The Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC) of New York City Prehospital Treatment Protocols define the minimum standard of care provided to patients by Certified First Responders (CFRs), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (AEMT-Ps) in New York City. These protocols reflect both the curriculum and certification requirements of the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC) of New York City. The REMAC of New York City has proposed revisions to the current regional Prehospital Treatment Protocols. Deleted language is BOLD RED AND STRUCK-OUT —...
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Asphalt City in Theaters
Asphalt City follows Ollie Cross (Tye Sheridan), a young paramedic assigned to the NYC night shift with an uncompromising and seasoned partner Gene Rutkovsky (Sean Penn). The dark nights reveal a city in crisis; Rutkovsky guides Cross, as each 911 call is often dangerous and uncertain, putting their lives on the line every day to help others. Cross soon discovers firsthand the chaos and awe of a job that careens from harrowing to heartfelt, testing his relationship with Rutkovsky and the ethical ambiguity that can be the difference between life and death. This film takes a hard yet honest look...
Special Screening of Asphalt City at SUNY WCC
SUNY Westchester invites everyone to a special early director’s screening of Asphalt City, which depicts the struggles of a rookie who is paired with a seasoned paramedic in NYC. The film takes a hard yet honest look at the stressors and harsh reality of mental health in EMS. After the screening, there will be a Q&A with film director Hean Stephane Sauvaire. All are welcome to attend this special opportunity. Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at SUNY Westchester Valhalla Gateway Center, Davis Auditorium. 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595 Register to attend with this link or see attached flyer:...
CME on Vital Signs EMS Academy-Week of March 18, 2024
Vital Signs EMS Academy Educational content delivered in a more advanced way. We aim to enhance the quality of learning by being flexible while improving efficiency and effectiveness. The courses and modules have been created with you in mind. We understand that EMS providers have non-traditional schedules. Vital Signs EMS Academy aims to meet your educational needs with self-paced, live online classes. You can earn Continuing Medical Education hours. Vital Signs Academy has new content each week for every EMS provider in New York State. You can continue to learn and expand your medical knowledge. Vital Signs EMS Academy online...
Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP): Assessment & Toolkits
For the past decade, the National Pediatric Readiness Project has supported emergency departments in improving their preparedness to care for sick and injured children. The program’s core tenets include an assessment, a private gap report, and a free tool kit that offers support to improve in areas of deficit. Starting in May 2024, the National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP) will launch its first assessment. Similar to the NPRP, the assessment will lead a gap report and opportunities to access the free toolkit. Find tools and resources to improve pediatric readiness and prepare for the assessment at https://emspedsready.org/. For questions on the PPRP...
NYS Certified Instructor Update & Instructor Development Workshop March 30, 2024
An in-person CIU and CME course will take place on March 30, 2024, at the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Training Center. It is $20 for those participating in the CIU (please bring exact change or check) and pre-registration is mandatory. A light breakfast will be provided. For more information and to register, use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ7hm3jgPMLBcMu9ab_j4-F-f7Fqu67Zmir_JUJje3Amytsg/viewform?usp=sf_link Please refer all related questions to the Westchester REMSCO Office (914) 231-1616
EMS On The Hill Day
NYS EMS Leaders, Registration is still open for 2024 EMS Day on the Hill in Washington, DC. Hundreds of EMS advocates will gather on Wednesday, April 17 for a briefing and then visit our members of Congress on Capitol Hill on Thursday, April 18. This year we will be talking with our members of Congress about preventing cuts to Medicare ambulance payments and building support for bills to provide funding for EMS innovations such as community paramedicine, treat-in-place, and transport to alternate destinations. Below is a link to the EMS on the Hill Day web page and registration. https://naemt.org/events/ems-on-the-hill-day If...