Program Overview

EMT/Paramedic Continuing Education

The EMT/Paramedic Continuing Education program is a full-service continuing educational provider for EMTs and paramedics approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The goal of the program is to enhance the out-of-hospital clinical care rendered by EMS partners, going beyond meeting the established regulatory requirements.

Course Offerings

The program offers episodic and standalone courses led by American Board of Emergency Medicine-certified physicians and paramedic educators. The courses currently offered include:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Additionally, the program regularly offers:
  • Cadaver labs
  • Ultrasound courses
  • Difficult airway courses
  • Other topics of interest These offerings can be delivered under a contractual arrangement or a la carte.

Course Delivery

The program provides education through several methods:

• In-person/traditional live didactic lessons
• Virtual Instructor-Led Technology lessons
• Live panel/podcast
• Card courses
• Simulation training

Course Content

The education modules are written with significant input from physicians, including collaboration with EMS fellows and leaders outside of emergency medicine. The topics are locally written, allowing for timely and rapid adjustments due to emerging events.

Faculty

The Division of Emergency Medical Services has strong paramedic instructors who are true educators and have extensive knowledge of emergency medicine. Most members have made significant contributions to EMS at the local, state, national, and international levels. The faculty is also responsible for the development of the Dallas County clinical practice guidelines.

Leadership

The program is led by Gilberto Salazar, M.D., Section Chief.