Lake Forest Hospital North Region EMS Continuing Education
North Region EMS System Leads Collaboration Between Waukegan Fire Department and Waukegan National Airport for Mass Casualty Incident Training
SEPTEMBER 2022
Waukegan ARFF Unit E-65 simulates extinguishing an airplane fire as part of the Mass Casualty Incident training at Waukegan National Airport. Photo credit Sarah Bond. >>Click to View Photos
With September being National Preparedness Month, North Region EMS System (NMnrEMSS) conducts annual training to ready responders in the event of a real Mass Casualty Incident. This year, NMnrEMSS partnered with Waukegan Fire Department, Waukegan National Airport, AirMethods McHenry, J.FHCC Lovell Simulation Specialists, and Lake Forest Paramedic Program to immerse responders in real-life training complete with jets, high-fidelity manikins and live patients.
Waukegan MCI Photos
NMnrEMSS Providers Learn About the Most at Risk Populations in Their Communities
OCTOBER 2022
Waukegan firefighter Scott Piotrowski wins The Pox from SANE Coordinator Kelly Klein after correctly answering a discussion question.
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With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, North Region EMS System (NMnrEMSS) hosted volunteers from A Safe Place and ElderCARE, as well as Northwestern Medicine's SANE Coordinator to educate providers about their community's most vulnerable and at risk populations. Presenters provided information on risk factors, warning signs, and available resources to Lake County residents.
Continuing Education Photos
Resource Links
EMS1 Academy: online learning platform where providers can make-up missed CE and track their CE hours requirements - Click for Login
NMnrEMSS Educational Videos:
Cardioversion with Zoll X Series - Click to View
Pacing with Zoll X Series - Click to View
Pediatric Pull-Push Fluid Administration - Click to View
NMnrEMSS Handouts:
Abnormal Capnography - Click to View
Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation: The 5 Step Method - Click to View
Epinephrine 1:1 to 1:10 Mixing Instructions - Click to View
Pediatric Medication Chart - Click to View
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Continuing Education Calendar
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