Continuing Education Workshops Help EMS Providers Keep Certification

Continuing education got a lot more exciting for area first responders. Logan County EMS recently hosted two interactive workshops designed to strengthen skills, improve patient care, and being new energy to professional development.

These sessions weren't just your typical classroom lectures. Instead, participants dove into real-world challenges and hands-on learning experiences covering essential topics like "The Documentation Dilemma: Inconsistent Records Create Consistent Problems," "To Narcan or Not To Narcan: Responding to Overdoses," and even a creative EMS-themed escape room, "Operation 10-8."

The workshops on Saturday, November 8th, kicked off with "Documentation Dilemmas" a deep dive into the importance of accurate, thorough reporting. Attendees discussed common pitfalls, learned how solid documentation protects both patients and providers, and practiced improving their run reports under pressure. Throughout the day, attendees learned about other topics ranging from pediatric to cardiac.

Over the noon hour, participants were treated to something fun and new: an EMS escape room experience based on situational awareness. Teams worked together to solve patient care puzzles, decode treatment clues, and "escape" within a set time. This creative exercise wasn't just fun; it reinforced teamwork, communication, and the need for situational awareness under pressure - skills that save lives in the field.

Bubba the dog greeted the escape room participants The patient had fallen out of bed and hit his head on the

as they entered the hallway. He lunged out of his house nightstand. The EMS providers needed to solve the clues

and barked at them. in order to treat him and get him help.

"To Narcan or Not To Narcan: Responding to Overdoses" kicked off the Saturday, November 15th workshop. Instructor, Candy Aschenbrenner, led a focused discussion on opioid-related emergencies - covering the latest treatment protocols, scene safety, and compassionate communication with patients and families. Participants reviewed new data and practiced scenarios that mirror what EMS teams face daily on the streets. Other topics covered during the workshop included cardiovascular, trauma, and airway.

Logan County EMS continues to raise the bar for emergency medical education. These workshops highlight the department's commitment to keeping local EMS professionals sharp, informed, and ready for anything. Participants left energized, connected, and better equipped to serve their community - proof that learning can be both educational and engaging.