At Delaware County EMS, we’re not just about meeting standards — we’re all about setting new benchmarks in clinical education and training! Our passion for excellence drives us to prioritize top-tier learning experiences for our dedicated team. We don’t settle for ordinary; we aim for extraordinary.
We believe in raising the bar, so we ensure our employees hold multiple certifications, setting them up for success in every scenario they encounter. Delaware County EMS has cutting-edge training methods. From state-of-the-art simulations to immersive learning experiences, we leave no stone unturned in preparing our team to deliver exceptional care.
Our approach isn’t just about checking boxes; it’s about igniting a passion for continuous growth and expertise in prehospital patient care. We’re not just training; we’re transforming ordinary professionals into extraordinary lifesavers.
Our Course Offerings Include:
- American Heart Association Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS or CPR)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Programs:
- Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC)
- Tactical Emergency Combat Care (TECC)
- Specialized Training:
- Handtevy Pediatric Resuscitation System
- ACEP International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
- State of Ohio Fire Academy Emergency Vehicle Operators Certification (EVOC)
Tuition Assistance
Continuing your education is paramount for all professionals in prehospital patient care. We take pride in offering tuition assistance to employees pursuing professional degrees or certain relevant courses within the EMS field.
Student Internships
Our staff hosts students from surrounding colleges and EMS councils through EMT-student internship programs. EMTs at all levels are required to log ride time with experienced crews during their schooling. Additionally, Delaware County EMS serves as a clinical site for third-year medical students from The Ohio State University Medical School.
Simulation Lab
Every quarter, employees rotate through our Simulation House for immersive hands-on training. The use of our Advanced Patient Simulators (manikins), including “Noelle,” who simulates childbirth, and “Hal”, a child simulator used for pediatric scenarios, provide a lifelike environment for practicing critical thinking skills. This approach, known as “suspension of disbelief,” allows paramedics to treat simulated patients as if they were real, enhancing their ability to respond effectively in actual emergencies.
Shift Clinical Educators
Our medical directors collaborate with our training team and Shift Clinical Educators to develop monthly training sessions. These sessions, conducted by our six SCEs at each station on every shift, ensure continuous skill and knowledge enhancement for all personnel.
Online Learning
Quarterly, our employees are assigned designated online courses via our Learning Management System (LMS), precisely tailored to meet certification, compliance, and training mandates. Additionally, they have access to thousands of supplementary training modules for ongoing learning. Our specialized EMS-focused LMS offers 24/7/365 accessibility, facilitating continuous education while seamlessly tracking credentials. This integrated system promotes excellence, compliance, and sustained professional development, bolstering our commitment to quality patient care.
Core Competencies
All Delaware County EMS employees participate in the annual Core Competency process. This rigorous half-day event involves demonstrating skills and critical thinking abilities across various scenarios, overseen by physicians. Skills like airway management, drug delivery, and defibrillating are a few of the skills that are required for completion of the process.
Virtual Reality
The latest addition to our training arsenal, Virtual Reality (VR), we are pushing the boundaries of training techniques. This innovative tool allows us to create and customize realistic virtual patient scenarios, such as teaching SALT Triage and simulating mass casualty events. Accessible via VR headsets or web browsers, this tool offers an exciting and immersive approach to training, inspiring you to stay at the forefront of your field.
Delaware County EMS is an American Heart Association Nationally Accredited Training Center, as well as a State of Ohio Department of Public Safety Accredited Provider of Emergency Medical Service Continuing Education (site #1002, expiring 02/28/2026).
