EMS Meets Public Health
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Doctors put stethoscopes on patients. EMS places stethoscopes on patients in their homes. Public health puts a stethoscope on populations. The 2021 NEMSES education standards now require all programs to discuss Public Health. However, there is very little, if any, material in the textbooks. This presentation is from a provider with over 20 years of EMS experience and has a MPH. We will discuss how EMS is part of Public Health.
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Started EMS in 2003 and became an ALS provider in 2005 as an EMT-Enhanced. Volunteered with Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad (CARS) and achieved life member status. Currently a captain in Prince William County DFR with over 17 years. Was the lead instructor for EMT and the paramedic class for over 5 years. Former paramedic and EMT program director for over 4 years. Completed a Bachelors in EMS at EKU. Complete a Maters in Public Health with a concentration in epidemiology at the UAB.