posted October 23, 2024

MOOSE, WY, Oct. 23, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Grand Teton National Park has selected Air Methods Ascend’s EMS Review online program to provide continuing education to its first responders.           

Grand Teton National Park, one of the 10 most visited national parks in the United States, spans approximately 310,000 acres just 10 miles south of Yellowstone National Park. Uniquely, Grand Teton is among a select few national parks that have dedicated paramedic teams. In addition to emergency medical services, Grand Teton National Park also hosts a seasonal urgent care clinic in conjunction with St. John’s Health.

“Ascend’s online programs will provide our first responders with the necessary education to provide the best possible care in all areas of the park,” said Emergency Services Coordinator Levi Yardley. “We are grateful to have access to cutting-edge continuing education to ensure our paramedics and EMTs have the knowledge they need to provide patients with live-saving care.”

The park’s emergency services will benefit from Ascend’s comprehensive online EMS Review programs, which cover various topics in airway management, cardiovascular, trauma, operations, and other medical emergency topics. With 60 curriculum hours, the program far surpasses the minimum requirements for recertification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

“We are excited to partner with Grand Teton National Park and offer our online training programs to their first responders” said Dr. Stephanie Queen, Air Methods Senior Vice President of Clinical Services. “Our online programs are designed to equip first responders with the latest skills and knowledge to help provide the best patient care during emergencies.”

Ascend’s in-person and online education programs provide pre-hospital and critical care clinicians with access to world-class educators, state-of-the-art tools, and cutting-edge technologies to help build their knowledge, enabling them to operate at the top of their licensure and fulfill continuing education requirements. Education programs include advanced manikin-based simulation and virtual reality training that mirror real-world patient care scenarios, building life-saving skills and confidence. Courses meet certification requirements for the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), and International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC). Ascend’s Critical Care Readiness in-person training and Critical Care Review online modules are accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Additionally, Air Methods Ascend is a licensed provider of SimX’s virtual reality training platform. This platform offers over 300 clinical scenarios, enabling clinicians to immerse themselves in realistic medical emergencies. Through this immersive experience, clinicians can hone their decision-making skills and refine their ability to provide optimal patient care in high-pressure situations. Being a licensed provider also enables Ascend to offer virtual reality training remotely to its customers, significantly reducing training costs for the receiving agency.

Learn more about the Ascend education program here.