Implementation of the National EMS Education Agenda Web Site
Introduction | Working Group Members | Toolkit | Timelines | Implementation Guide | Resources
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EMS Education Agenda Implementation Email List
The National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) announces the availability of a new list serve open to all EMS stakeholders to learn more about national implementation efforts related to the Education Agenda. Although anyone will be able to subscribe to the list serve to receive information, NASEMSO will facilitate all postings and requests to minimize the ability for spammers to access the list. The goal is to help connect individuals and organizations with resources and to provide access to information related to the Education Agenda such as new documents, survey results, best practices, and other materials as they become available.
- To subscribe to the EMS Education Agenda Implementation email list, send an email to lyris@lists.nasemso.org with the subject of the email containing:
subscribe emseducationagendaimplementation nasemso2009 - When you send the email, you will receive a response asking to confirm your email address. Simply reply to the email to be added as a member of the list.
Needs Assessment Surveys
NASEMSO is conducting needs assessment surveys for state EMS training coordinators, EMS instructors/educators, and EMS programs. Please read the cover letter and preview the surveys for additional instructions on how to participate. Your input is very valuable for helping us determine what tools and resources are most urgently needed. Thank you for your participation.
- Survey cover letter with details and instructions
- Preview BLS survey - needs assessment for EMS Education Agenda
- Preview ALS survey - needs assessment for EMS Education Agenda
Introduction
In 1996, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) published the consensus document titled EMS Agenda for the Future. The intent of the Agenda was to create a common vision for the future of EMS and was designed for use by government and private organizations at the national, state and local levels to help guide planning, decision making, and policy regarding EMS. In 2000, this document was followed by the EMS Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach. The purpose of the Education Agenda is to establish a system of EMS education that more closely parallels that of other health care professions. The Core Content and Scope of Practice areas have been completed, and the National EMS Education Standards are approaching a final draft.
In 2007, NASEMSO President Fergus Laughridge appointed an Implementation Working Group with representation from state EMS directors, state EMS medical directors, and state EMS training coordinators with the goal of assisting states with activities to implement the National EMS Education Agenda.
We encourage you to visit this Web site frequently, as additional assistance materials will be posted as they become available. For more information, please contact NASEMSO Program Advisor Kathy Robinson via e-mail at Robinson@nasemso.org or call 703.538.1799 x1708.
NASEMSO Working Group Members
| Dan Manz, Chair, VT State EMS Director | dmanz@vdh.state.vt.us |
| Fergus Laughridge, NV State EMS Director | flaughridge@health.nv.gov |
| Shawn Rogers, OK State EMS Director | shawnr@health.ok.gov |
| Carol Cunningham, MD, FACEP, State EMS Medical Directors Member | docmaynard@earthlink.net |
| Donna Tidwell, State EMS Training Coordinator Member | donna.g.tidwell@state.tn.us |
| Marilyn Bourn, State EMS Training Coordinator Member | marilyn.bourn@state.co.us |
NHTSA Liaison |
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| Dave Bryson | Dave.Bryson@dot.gov |
NASEMSO Staff |
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| Kathy Robinson | Robinson@nasemso.org |