HCMC EMS Education

"Practicing professionals providing comprehensive education to fellow healthcare providers"
Congratulations to the EMS Education staff on successfully helping our students earn their national registry of EMT-Basic certification at significantly higher rate than the national average. The NREMT-Basic certification pass rate for EMS Education students for January 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010 is 92% on first attempt and 95% within 3 attempts. Compared to the national average for the same period, 68% on first attempt and 77% within 3 attempts. This high success rate reflects a collaborative effort and hardwork of both students and staff.
Paramedic Refresher Course This course is designed for practicing paramedics who are in need of an approved State of Minnesota or National Registry Paramedic Refresher course. The course consists of review of the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for paramedics. NSC subjects cover airway, breathing and cardiology emergencies, medical emergencies, trauma, and obstetrics and pediatrics. The curriculum also incorporates updates on treatment procedures, medical research and equipment relevant to the emergency medical services field. This course will also focus on the necessary didactic and psychomotor skills necessary to stay current with the new National EMS Education Standards.  Topics included such as CPAP, 12-Lead EKG interpretation, maintenance of blood and blood products, thrombolytic initiation and chest tube monitoring will ensure your upgrade to the new standard Paramedic. This course will be offered in three eight hour sessions which will focus primarily on psychomotor skills, and 24 hours of instructor lead web-based learning, which students can access at their convenience.  Please note that strict course work deadlines will be enforced. The Paramedic Refresher course will also provide certification in the following disciplines: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Course The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course was developed by the American Heart Association to train first responders to resuscitate victims of heart attack, stroke and other heart emergencies. The ACLS course builds on basic life support classes, which teach CPR and use of the automated external defibrillator, and emphasizes teamwork and communication in critical situations where life support is needed. This course may be incorporated into the paramedic refresher course or may be taken separately. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course Pediatric life support courses cover the specific techniques used in working with infants and children who stop breathing as a result of cardiac arrest, choking or shock. Learning to spot the symptoms of a child in need of life support is part of this course. Paramedics may take this course as continuing education or may be incorporated into a paramedic recertification course. International Trauma Life Support (Advanced Provider) International Trauma Life Support Courses give you the knowledge and hands-on skills to take better care of trauma patients. The ITLS framework is a global standard that enables you to master the latest techniques in rapid assessment, appropriate intervention and identification of immediate life-threatening injuries. 2012 Paramedic Refresher Course (24 hours classroom/24 hours online) Dates Course Fee Cancellation Fee January 21,    8a-5p February 11,  8a-5p February 25,  8a-5p $395.00 $85.00       Registration and Payment Options: To register online and pay by credit card follow this link to our online course catalog and registration site, To register and pay by check, invoice your employer or a third-party payor for your tuition, please follow this link to our registration form. Please contact us, if you have questions at 612-873-5681 or email: joni.egan@hcmed.org
Tactical Emergency Medical Police Officer (TEMPOtm) Program EMT Refresher (EMT-R) and First Responder Refresher (FR-R)
TEMPO EMT and First Responders refresher provides instructional principles and skills that can be used every day by front line patrol personnel, field investigators. This course is not designed to replace a formal tactical program for SWAT teams, this course should be considered a force multiplier of tactical medical personnel. This course covers all of the basic EMT & First Responder topics required for National Registry and Minnesota refresher certification and is taught by a cadre of well-qualified and unique faculty. The faculty collectively has decades of experience in emergency patient care, tactical EMS, and law enforcement operations. Available only to sworn law enforcement personnel, this course is unlike any standard EMT Refresher that you have attended. The course will enable you to use the skills that you have developed and apply them specifically to your occupational setting in ways that you have never thought of. Following successful program completion, your certification is valid for a period of 2 years but the skills you earn will be helpful to you and your partners for your career. First Responders will have to attend the complete three day course. Officer may encounter light to moderate physical activity during this course. Overview  EMT & First Responder Basic Refresher (fulfills National and MN requirements) Certificate issued upon completion Occupation specific emergency medical training Scenario based skill evaluations and instruction Course design specific to Law Enforcement personnel Low student to instructor ratio for continuous feedback Expanded Instruction on additional medical topics such as Excited Delirium Syndrome recognition and treatment; Officer Survival Physiology; Self Care/Partner Care; Tactical Evacuation; Critical Decision drills; Suspect Care after TASER Device application. Approximately 50% of the course is field based with use of the training tower. Please note: Available only to sworn law enforcement personnel; and personnel attending must have completed an EMT or First Responder course prior and be at their recertification point for consideration. To register follow this link to our online course catalog and registration site, or for more information, please contact us at email: robert.snyder@hcmed.org
The Beat Goes On... "The Beat Goes On" Program was instituted to recognize EMS professionals who used the Automated External Defibrillator in the field with successful results.  Those recognized receive a specially designed pin and certificate acknowledging their achievements. If you have any questions regarding the AED program, please contact Susan Altmann, EMT-Paramedic, TBGO Program Coordinator at 612-873-5681.
Congratulations to these most recent "Beat Goes On" honorees Hennepin County & Viking Security Craig Stern, Hennepin Security Officer David Rygg, Hennepin Security Officer Ron King , Viking Security Officer
If you or your co-workers have used an AED to successfully resuscitate a person experiencing cardiac arrest you deserve to be recognized!! The Hennepin County Medical Center EMS Education Department sponsors an AED recognition program for Minnesota EMS providers.
Nomination form (word document) Nomination form (pdf document)
Pandemic Influenza - When, not If

Information on the risks of a pandemic flu outbreak, actions and checklists that individuals can take to be prepared. The question is not "if" an outbreak will occur, but "when."

Pandemic Flu presentation by Dr. Brian Mahoney.

Click here to link to the Pandemic Influenza Informational Resources web page.

Paramedic Program - HCMC is a recognized leader in education and research. Now, HCMC EMS Education, in partnership with Ridgewater College, will sponsor a twelve month diploma paramedic program with class sessions offered on the HCMC campus, Ridgewater and Hutchinson campuses. This program will prepare students to become Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedics, with the ability to transfer to a degree program. We have designed this program to help accommodate the working student. The class sessions will be offered through ITV, web-casting, and classroom activities and include hospital clinical experiences and EMS field experiences; this will include the sites of Hennepin Medical Center, Rice Memorial Hospital, and Hutchinson Area Health Care. The classroom sessions are held two evenings a week, 6p-10p, and an eight-hour Saturday a month. The cost of the program will be approximately $12,000 which will be broken down into semesters, plus books, and fees. The prerequisite is that you must hold a current EMT certification. Financial aid is available to qualifying students, as well as other loan and grant options. One of several benefits for students include the opportunity to learn and work closely with HCMC EMS paramedics, and gain valuable experience working with this high volume urban/suburban EMS provider. At the same time, HCMC EMS staff have the opportunity to become familiar with the students. This EMS field experience can be helpful to, both, students in selecting their preferred employers and helpful to HCMC EMS in promoting a better paramedic and service fit. All students are required to take the student assessment test (ACCUPLACER), before being allowed to register for classes, this many be done at any MNSCU institution. Please make arrangements for this test ASAP. If you plan on testing at Ridgewater College, please call Heather Wright in Hutchinson, or Jane Friedrich at Willmar at 1-800-722-1151. In the metro area you may call Hennepin Tech 763-424-0928, Century College at 651-799-3352, Inver Hills Community College at 651-450-8687 or any MNSCU institution. Most institutions do this test at no charge. If you are interested in registration information, contact Sally Kerfeld, Ridgewater College Admissions Director, at 320-222-5977. For program specific questions, contact Roger Younker, Paramedic Program Director, at roger.younker@hcmed.org Ridgewater College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator. This information is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 1-800-722-1151 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529.

Comply with Federal Homeland Security and WMD awareness requirements - The MnIMS course described below is one of several courses available from us. if you have questions about what course work is required and for who, contact us. MnIMS - Minnesota National Incident Management System (NIMS) Course This course describes the MnIMS, which is an incident management system that provides a consistent nationwide approach for federal, state, and local governments to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity. Disciplines with mandatory compliance requirements: Emergency Management Agency Personnel Law Enforcement Personnel Fire Service Personnel HAZMAT Responders Public Works Health care Personnel Emergency Medical Service Personnel Public Safety Communications Personnel Government Administration Personnel Public Health Personnel If you have any questions regarding this MnIMS course or other WMD awareness and preparedness training courses, please contact Rob Snyder, NREMT-Paramedic, at 612-873-4851.

Midwest Regional Poison Interest Group (MR PIG) Offers Online Continuing Medical Education (CME) Courses The online courses can be accessed at: http://cme.mnpoison.org The goal of this program is to provide physicians, nurses and pharmacists with up to date, practical information on the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning exposures. Each course is approved for 1 hour of continuing medical education. Please note that Hennepin County Medical Center sponsors the CME credits and the Pharmacist CE is sponsored by Hennepin County Regional Poison Center and is for Minnesota licensed pharmacists only. Topics are selected based on news in the medical and public media and from evaluation feedback. If you have a topic of interest for a future course, please note it on the evaluation form upon completion of a current course. After you have registered and completed a course, “Online CME” will keep track which courses you have completed as well as retaining your book marks and notes in case you want to go back. We encourage you to use the Poison Help number 1-800-222-1222 as a resource for information on toxic exposures. This telephone number is operational throughout the United States and will immediately connect you with the poison center serving the area from which you are calling. Poison centers are staffed with specially trained pharmacists and nurses that work with physicians board certified in toxicology.

HCMC EMS Education - Overview & Mission

The EMS Education Department staff members are a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals with a vast and varied knowledge base. Energetic, creative, and committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information to fellow emergency medical care personnel are hallmark characteristics of the teaching staff. The teaching staff includes over 40 experienced EMS personnel in addition to the staff pictured below. The diversity of the staff is reflected in the wide course offerings and can be found by following the links listed to the left of your screen.

In 2005, EMS Education staff worked with over 4200 students and conducted over 59,000 student hours of instruction. We look forward to the possibility of working with you to improve your knowledge, skills, and ultimately the care you provide to patients.This desire to have a positive impact on patient care is reflected in our department's mission statement which is listed below.

The mission of the HCMC EMS Education Department is to enhance the quality of emergency medical care provided to the community through training, education, research, and specialty programs.

	We are committed to preparing public safety staff who are first responders in the Hennepin County EMS system to give excellent patient care through our training and education programs.
	We support the emergency medical training needs of HCMC’s emergency services staff and other HCMC departments.
	We serve the broader community through outreach programs that respond to the needs of the lay public and health care providers, locally and beyond the metropolitan area.