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What is EMS ConnectME?

EMS ConnectME is an academic opportunity to learn about and experience the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It connects participants, called “Learners,” with their local EMS agencies to buil...

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Program Rules

Learners may NOT: Perform any patient care, including checking vitals or moving a loaded stretcher. This would be unlicensed practice, which can have severe consequences for Learners, Mentors, other...

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Being a Mentor

An EMS ConnectME Mentor is a member of the EMS agency who serves as a core role model for Learners throughout the hands-on portions of the program. Each Learner will have at least one dedicated Mentor...

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Safety on Calls

Learners will not respond to calls known, or suspected, to involve: Cardiac arrest or CPR in progress Sexual assault or abuse Suicidal threats or attempts Violence or the threat of violence Major tr...

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Level 2 Approval Process

Before inviting a Level 2 applicant to interview, answer these questions: Does your agency have the capacity to take on a Level 2 Learner at this time? Does your agency have enough Mentors, and enou...

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No-Go Calls

Learners will not respond to calls known, or suspected, to involve: Cardiac arrest or CPR in progress Sexual assault or abuse Suicidal threats or attempts Violence or the threat of violence Major tr...

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Learner Dress Code

To ensure Learners remain safe while in the EMS environment, they must comply with the EMS ConnectME program dress code at all times when participating in program activities. Some agencies may have ad...

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Common Phrases

The online learning for EMS ConnectME includes some common phrases to help Learners communicate in challenging or uncomfortable situations. This document is intended to be a reference for Learners and...

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MEFIRS Guide to EMS ConnectME Documentation

Download the document below for a guide to completing the EMS ConnectME MEFIRS documentation.

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GenUS Learning Exchange Guide for ELO: EMS ConnectME

Download the document below for a guide to supporting Learners in the GenUS Learning Exchange.

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