Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Outreach is a support and educational resource for healthcare professionals and the general public in Mesa County and western Colorado communities. St. Mary's EMS Outreach is a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment-approved training center.
EMS Classes
Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Recertification(ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Recertification
Basic Arrhythmia Class (BAC)
Basic Cardiac Life Support(BCLS)
Basic Cardiac Life Support Recertification
Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor Course
12 Lead Interpretation
CPR and First Aid
EMT-I Written Test
EMT-I Practical
Trauma Nursing Core Course
Professional Healthcare Training & Services
Professional education and training include basic and intermediate Emergency Medical Technologist (EMT) courses for hospital, fire department, rescue, ambulance, and paramedic personnel. Continuing education courses include basic and advanced cardiac life support, pediatric life support, basic arrhythmia recognition, and trauma life support. Courses are approved for CME credits.
Community Healthcare Training & Services
In conjunction with other healthcare organizations, St. Mary's EMS Outreach sponsors safety and first aid courses for school personnel, child and daycare professionals, and anyone interested in learning cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or becoming a CPR instructor. Training sessions are also available for outfitters and guides, building and construction workers, recreation and resort personnel.
In "Totsaver," young babysitters (ages 12 through 18) learn basic CPR, first aid, home safety, and how to handle emergency situations.
Safety Programs for Students
St. Mary's EMS Outreach works with local fire and health departments and traffic safety councils to design and present a variety of school programs, including bicycle and skateboard safety, seatbelt use, and driving and alcohol use.
Sara the Safety-saurus — the Dinosaur Mobile — is a fun, traveling teaching tool which presents a high-tech lesson in anatomy and body systems to area students.
Regional EMS Activities
As part of the five-county Northwest Regional EMS Council, St. Mary's EMS Outreach works with other western Colorado emergency services, local governments, and trauma advisory councils to prepare mass casualty plans, develop local instructor networks, and initiate community safety programs.