EMS News Briefs from Mike McEvoy

EMS Coordinator Mike McEvoy, Ph.D., NRP, RN, CCRN
NYSAFC EMS Committee

EMS Education During COVID
The National Association of EMS Educators, working with dozens of EMS and fire service stakeholders, developed a resource document on initial EMS education at all levels during and after the COVID pandemic. EMS educators have struggled to resume training for a variety of reasons and this consensus document, supported by the International Association of Fire Chiefs, provides a solid set of recommendations. Surf here to download a copy.

Virtual EMS Conference – Free CME
The prestigious Pulse Check EMS conference, offered annually by the New York State Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Association (NYSVARA), is transitioning this year to a one-day virtual conference. The event will be held September 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., during which attendees are eligible to earn eight hours of New York state approved CME. Registration is free and available now here. Presenters are well-recognized EMS experts from across the United States.