Susquehanna Valley EMS Training Institute

03/18/2021

Due to the amount of responses for our next Recruit Academy we are closing the application window tomorrow, March 19th at 5pm.
If you've been thinking about it and want to find out more, call us or go online www.svems.org/recruit

03/02/2021

Do you have what it takes to be an EMT? If you're caring & compassionate and want to make a difference in people's lives, check out our EMT Recruit Academy. We will pay you to learn, and in 8 short weeks, you'll be on your way with a new career, working for Susquehanna Valley EMS. www.svems.org/recruit
Classes start on April 19th. Apply NOW!!!!

02/05/2021

Do you want to start a new career in healthcare? Become an EMT!
The 2021 SVEMS EMT Recruit Academy starts on April 19th. Successful applicants are hired and paid a salary while learning to be an EMT.
You'll be taught by certified educators and train with state of the art simulation equipment. You’ll learn by doing when you spend clinical time in the field with Paramedics, AEMTs and EMTs. At the conclusion of this intensive 8-week recruit school, you'll graduate and be ready to work as a certified Pennsylvania EMT for SVEMS.
Apply right now at www.SVEMS.org/recruit

08/24/2020

DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION UPDATE FOR 2021 AND 2022
Distributive Education Limits Lifted for 2021
August 24, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the National Registry recognizes the unique needs and concerns of EMS professionals. One of those concerns is the uncertainty and limited availability of classroom education.

On Monday, August 17, 2020, The National Registry’s Board of Directors responded by announcing the decision to waive the Distributive Education (DE) limits in the NCCP Model for the 2021 recertification season to ensure EMS professionals could maintain their national certification while assuring continued competency.

“The National Registry and our Board of Directors carefully and thoughtfully made this decision,” said Bill Seifarth, executive director of the National Registry. “We sought input and feedback from a wide array of stakeholders and our liaison organizations.”

Distributive Education limits removed for the recertification cycle ending March 30, 2021 (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic) and September 30, 2021 (EMR)

EMTs, AEMTs and Paramedics who are due to recertify on March 30, 2021 will have no limits on Distributive Education. This allows all continuing education to be accomplished online through any state-accepted or CAPCE-accredited program or education site. Of course, in-person continuing education will also be accepted. The same will apply to EMRs due to recertify on September 30, 2021.

Distribution Education limits will be restored for the recertification cycle ending March 30, 2022 (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic) and September 30, 2022 (EMR)

DE limits will be restored for the 2022 recertification cycle. Providers at all levels who have an expiration date in 2022 must follow the NCCP 2016 Model Requirements, including DE limits. The DE limits and NCCP Model Requirements are available on our website:

EMR - https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public/document/emr-recert
EMT - https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public/document/emt-recert
AEMT - https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public/document/advancedemt-recert
NRP - https://www.nremt.org/rwd/public/document/paramedic-recert

The Nation's EMS Certification.

08/05/2020

Don’t rely on someone else to do it for you. Know where everything is, how many you have, and how to use it. (Pulling out a traction splint for the first time in years on the scene of an accident and fumbling with it for 10 minutes is just bad form!)

07/31/2020

3 crews at LGH. 5 EMTs from 3 previous recruit classes and and one very proud instructor. This makes me happy!

07/10/2020

The last day of Recruit Class 2020-1. Let them eat cake.

07/10/2020

SVEMS EMT Recruit Class 2020-1 intro to vehicle rescue. A huge thanks to the crew from Rheems Fire Department for hosting our recruits.

07/09/2020

Hey, EMTs! Do you want to move-up to AEMT?? Here is your chance!! Susquehanna Valley EMS is offering a leading-edge, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician course. The class starts on August 1. The deadline to be considered is July 30. For more information visit https://www.svems.org/advanced-emt-academy

07/04/2020

"This last place I want new EMTs to see a messy, soiled airway for the first time is in the field. That's why I make scenarios ultra realistic. That's why I put the extra time into this. That's why my EMT students perform at a high level when they finish my program."

07/04/2020

Fireworks are very dangerous when used improperly. Here are a few simple tips to help you stay safe.

Never pick up or attempt to relight a dud.

Don’t ever launch fireworks from your hand (or other body parts!)

Never stand over or have any other part of your body close to an ignited firework.

Don’t shoot or throw fireworks at a person, animal or structure.

Never allow young children to play with fireworks.