Education/Training Showcase

Pediatric Prehospital Care (PPC)

PPC is an in-depth, scenario-based study of the prehospital care of injured and ill children. Emphasizing a pragmatic approach, PPC teaches providers using problem-focused, assessment-based methods, while concentrating on what they need to know. The curriculum is designed to maximize the preparation of EMS providers in the care of common pediatric emergencies, as well as those less common, highly critical situations that challenge skills and abilities. To learn more about attending a PPC course, sponsoring a course, becoming a training site or becoming an instructor, visit www.naemt.org/PPC/ or contact Sylvia McGowan by e-mail: sylvia.mcgowan@naemt.org; by mail: NAEMT, P.O. Box 1400, Clinton, MS 39060; or by phone: 800/346-2368.

Interactive Safety Education Products

Robotronics is a leader in safety-education products, with programs especially targeted toward children, including robots, costumes, puppets and printed educational materials. With thousands of interactive robots and costumes in use around the world, no other private organization has shown a greater commitment to promoting safety awareness and injury prevention for children. Free grant research and grant writing services are available to anyone. Call 800/762-6876, or visit www.robotronics.com.

PDA Stat

PDA STAT from Simulaids offers you more conveniences than any other patient simulator. First, the self-contained air compressor eliminates any exterior box. Next, the Palm PDA fits in your pocket or on your belt to free up the use of your hands. Then there’s the simple but effective programming that allows you to enter students’ records either at the PC in your office or on the PDA at the training site. With only one power cord, you can move this manikin across the hallway or outside to access the best environment for your scenario training. Item 400, list $8,500. Call 800/431-4310, or visit www.simulaids.com.

Critical Care Transport Course

UMBC is proud to announce that CCEMTP is the first nationally recognized critical care transport course to be endorsed by the National Association of EMS Educators. A wide variety of noncredit courses are offered by UMBC, Department of Emergency Health Services, Professional and Continuing Education. Information on any of these courses may be found online at http://ehs.umbc.edu/ce.