EMS
Safety

Description

The EMS Safety Course is the only nationally recognized, comprehensive safety program designed specifically for EMS professionals. This course empowers practitioners with the knowledge, awareness, and practical strategies needed to stay safe in unpredictable field environments—while also ensuring the safety of their patients.

Through an engaging, interactive format that includes real-life case studies and critical thinking stations, participants explore current safety issues and learn to make better, faster decisions in high-risk situations.

Why EMS Safety Matters

In the line of duty, EMS professionals face daily exposure to:

    • Dangerous drivers
    • Physical confrontations
    • Infectious threats
    • High-stress environments
    • Emotional burnout and critical incident stress

Who Should Attend?

The EMS Safety course is appropriate for:

    • All levels of EMS practitioners
    • Supervisors and administrators
    • Field training officers and EMS educators
  • The EMS Safety course promotes a culture of safety, encouraging proactive risk management and personal responsibility while reducing the risk of injuries, fatalities, and burnout.
  • Whether you’re new to EMS or a seasoned veteran, this course enhances your ability to operate safely in today’s challenging field environments.

Course Information

  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Completion: Successful writing of the final exam
  • Certification Validity: 4 Years
  • CAPCE-Accredited
  • Recognized by the NREMT
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What You Will Learn

Participants will gain practical tools and insights to:

  • Recognize and manage on-the-job hazards
  • Apply situational awareness and defensive driving techniques
  • De-escalate potentially violent encounters
  • Reduce injuries during patient lifting and movement
  • Use crew resource management (CRM) to improve team decision-making
  • Protect themselves and patients from infection and contagion
  • Strengthen resiliency skills and combat job-related stress
  • Improve personal health to maintain readiness for field challenges

Topics Covered

  • Crew Resource Management in EMS
  • Safe Emergency Vehicle Operations
  • Roadside Scene Safety and Visibility Techniques
  • Violence Awareness and De-escalation
  • Infection Control for Emerging Threats
  • Stress Management and Personal Resiliency
  • Lifting & Moving Best Practices
  • Practitioner Health and Personal Readiness