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Pursue Your Purpose: Careers in Emergency Medical Services

Date & Time of Recording:
November 21, 2024 | Self-paced
Modality:
  • On-demand video
Registration Fee:
Free
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.25
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Presenter(s)
Description
This session will introduce the dynamic field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and its innovations. The presenter will also share insights into the various educational pathways in EMS and highlight his own professional journey.

Keywords: EMS, Emergency, EMT, Paramedics, First Responder, Health Careers

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss Emergency Medical Services as a career choice.
  • Define the role of an EMT and Paramedic.
  • List the services Emergency Medical Services provides to the community.
Disclosures
The sessions are presented as part of the South Carolina AHEC Health Careers Program targeted at high school, undergraduate, and gap year pre-health students. A certificate of participation is only given to those who attend and complete an evaluation. This program does not meet professional development requirements for practicing health professionals.
Credits Available
  • High School Students
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1.25 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • College Students
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1.25 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • All Other Participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1.25 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Paula M. Jones
    Phone:
    843-532-0306
    Email:
    jonespa@musc.edu
  • Name:
    Chakita Goodwiin
    Phone:
    843-792-6222
    Email:
    goodchak@musc.edu
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.