During this course, I set out to learn about all of the obstetrical issues I could legitimately be called for yet never got trained on in Paramedic school. Shockingly, there was quite a long list of life-threatening issues that were either never covered or quickly glossed over. Additionally, to educate myself properly on these issues, I had to travel all over my home state of Texas and to Las Vega
s, Nevada. There was no centralized Obstetrics course that can realistically and comprehensively train EMS. Until Now
This course was created after years of study in prehospital birth, Training as a Doula, Childbirth Educator and as a Midwifery Student. This of course was undertaken while working full time as a Paramedic. Being able to have feet in both different yet similar worlds has allowed me to put together a course based on Midwifery care principles yet firmly grounded in EMS. Simply put, Obstetrics for EMS is the course I wish I would have had during school. During my time in EMS I have been able to witness some of life's greatest triumphs and unfortunate tragedies, helping people from all walks of life and across all sections of society. Whether it is in the back of an ambulance, the birth room, or simply assisting someone across the street. However, I can help my fellow human I strive to do that. I can honestly think of no better way to be of assistance than helping a family welcome a new member to this planet, this tribe of man. Having the honor to be able to say that I was there to bear witness on the day someone entered the world. However, being able to share my experiences and train my fellow first responders comes a very close second, and that is why I love my job.
