This is the third edition of the KBEMS Education Matters Newsletter. KBEMS will be communicating with Emergency Medical Services-Training Educational Institutions and Educators on a monthly basis through the KBEMS Education Matters Newsletter.
The newsletter will contain: educational resources, regulatory guidance and clarification on topics related to training, continuing education, certification and licensure, and will be a platform to disseminate national educational guidelines and practices.
KBEMS Employee Spotlight
Corissa Walters is working on her Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Services at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and has been called the EMS version of Wonder Woman. After you read her story you will see why EKU is referring to her as the Wonder Woman of EMS.
The education committee is a standing committee of the board. The Education Committee shall consist of seven (7) voting member’s representative of EMS Educators in the state of Kentucky. At least one (1) voting member of the Education Committee shall also be a member of the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.
National Registry of EMT’s (NREMT) Transition Information
All NREMT-First Responders, Basics, and Paramedics have had two registration cycles (four years) to complete a state approved transition course in order to be eligible for National EMS Certification. Important note: NREMT paramedics that are required to complete the Kentucky NREMT transition course must do so by March 31, 2017.
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Kentucky EMS for Children (KYEMSC) also has a newsletter. KID STUFF contains clinical information, research, new guidelines from the AAP and other organizations, continuing education opportunities, and other useful tips, all with a pediatric focus. If you are interested in pediatric specific content, you can sign up to receive KID STUFF directly to your email inbox, by clicking the link below.
