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New Training Opportunities in the PEMS Region

PEMS is excited to announce a new educational initiative in the PEMS Region with a series of hybrid NAEMT courses. Partnering with Rappahannock Community College, we are beginning with the following courses: Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Emergency Pediatric Care, and Advanced Medical Life Support. The cost for each course is $150.00 which will include the online portion along with the required in-person skills portion.  Seats are limited to 18 students per session.

Once a student registers for one of these courses, their name will be placed on a roster with PEMS.  Two weeks prior to the course practicum date, a code for the online coursework and test will be sent to each student's enrollment email address.  The student will be required to complete the online coursework and didactic test prior to the coming to the practicum.

In order to participate in the practicum, the student will have to bring their Eventbrite enrollment ticket and proof of successful completion of the online instruction and test. After successful completion of the online and in-person practicum skills portion, the student will receive a NAEMT electronic certificate of completion.  In addition, Virginia EMS CEUs will be awarded to EMS providers certified by the Office of EMS for completion of the course.

The dates of the courses and the links to enroll are listed on the flyer.

Click Here to download the flyer or see the picture below

PEMS Hosts Dementia Train-the Trainer for EMS Classes

PEMS is hosting Train-the Trainer Sessions for EMS providers in helping to deal with dementia patients.  Dementia training for first responders and APS workers provides tangible benefits to both parties.

• People with Alzheimer’s may present as uncooperative, disruptive, and combative when they have difficulty communicating and understanding what is happening.

• First responders may not know how to work with people in these situations — leading to more confusion.

• Education of the disease and training in de-escalation tactics can often effectively address the situation and ensure the safety of individuals with dementia as well as the safety of the first responders and APS workers.

These in-person Train-the Trainer sessions will be hosted at the PEMS Office.  

When:    Thursday, September 7th, 9:00am-12noon 

Thursday, September 7th, 1:00pm-4:00pm 

Friday, September 8th, 9:00am-12noon 

Solumedrol Shortage in PEMS Medication Kits

ALL PEMS Region EMS Providers - During the week of June 19, 2023, it was brought to light that there may be shortages of Solumedrol which may affect the medication inventory of the PEMS’ medication kits.  If this takes place, it will be noted on the exterior of the medication kit and Dexamethasone will be used as a temporary substitute when Soulumedrols is not available.  This has been approved by Dr. Louka, Dr. Dodd, Dr. Justis, and reviewed by the Pharmacy Committee representative Tanya Claiborne.

The pharmaocology page for Dexamethasone has been updated in the PEMS Protocol App.  The pharmacology page is available for download by clicking the link below: 

  Dexamethasone - Click to Download

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Volunteers Needed for Remote Area Medical Clinic

Volunteers are needed for the Remote Area Medical Clininc being held on September 16-17 2023 at Westmoreland High School 141 Opal Lane  Montross, VA 22520.  Medical, dental, and vision providers and assistants, as well as non-medical personnel are asked to volunteer for the clinic. Volunteers need to register at www.ramusa.org or call 865-579-1530.

Remote Area Medical —  RAM® — a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality, dental, vision and medical care to underserved and uninsured individuals — is coming fall of 2023. Services available at the RAM clinic include dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions, dental x-rays, eye exams, glaucoma testing, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site, women’s health exams, general medical exams, and vaccines.
All RAM services are free and no ID is required.   

2023 VOL Montross VA

PEMS Announces the 2023 Regional EMS Award Winners

  PEMS 2023 Regional EMS Award Winners

The Peninsulas Emergency Medical Services (PEMS) Council, Inc., is proud to announce the 2023 Regional EMS award winners recognizing the outstanding achievements and notable work of individuals, agencies, organizations and facilities who provide emergency medical services in the PEMS region (Peninsula, Middle Peninsula, and Northern Neck).  PEMS held its annual Regional EMS Awards Ceremony at Busch Gardens to give special recognition to our nominees and award winners.  

This year’s theme EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins!

This relevant message for those in the EMS profession reminds us that every day we are faced with so many new challenges in our lives.  Yet, we still rise above them all and continue to respond, support, and care for the needs of our communities. 

EMS Strong reminds us that strength in our field can be found in a variety of ways: bravery, self-sacrifice, passion, and dedication.  Those in EMS are challenged to find both physical and mental strength daily.  As we come together this year for what has become our annual “Celebrate EMS” Day at Busch Gardens, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the EMS profession and those supporting them for their vital contributions.  

 

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