EMS Safety

Emergency Medical Services Safety

• The first EMS education program that teaches students how to protect themselves and their patients while on the job.
• It is for all levels of practitioners with a strong commitment to patient care, including Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics and Advanced Paramedics.
• The course emphasizes:
  • The use of the CRM modality.
  • Utilizing situational awareness and defensive driving for safe emergency vehicle operations.
  • Employing multi-agency pre-planning, vehicle and practitioner visibility techniques, and defensive staging practices at roadside incidents.
  • Utilizing lift assist teams, lifting and moving equipment, and behavioral controls to protect both EMS practitioners and patients from injury.
  • Practicing infection and contagion control to protect both EMS practitioners and patients from emerging threats.
  • Strengthening resiliency skills to help EMS practitioners cope with daily and critical incident stress.
  • Ensuring personal readiness for the daily challenges and hazards of working in the field through optimal personal health.
• Teaching stations follow the associated lectures.

1-day intensive course, that consists of interactive lectures, teaching and evaluation stations.

Recognised for 8 CPC Points for PHECC-Registered EMTs.

€185 per person, including course textbook, access to two online learning platforms and full certification.