About the Project
MDPH has proudly partnered with UMass Memorial Medical Center to develop an infection prevention and control (IPC) curriculum specifically designed for EMS professionals. The IPC challenges that EMS personnel face vary and are often different that those of facility-based healthcare workers. In the pre-hospital environment, EMS personnel treat an array of patients in the field as well as in varied healthcare settings, manage unknown diagnoses, and handle rapidly evolving situations. All these things put them at higher risk of exposure to pathogens while performing their job.
Approved for 5.0 CEUs by Massachusetts OEMS
Modules
The IPC modules that have been developed include:
- Syndromes and Pathogens
- Applying Precautions and Communication
- Disinfection and Exposure
- Scenario-based Interactions
They cover important aspects of infection prevention and control, with the goal of preventing the spread of pathogens, which will help protect you, your family and your patients.