posted October 08, 2024

ENGLEWOOD, CO, Oct. 8, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Mile High Ambulance has extended its contract with Air Methods Ascend to continue offering its EMS Review online education program to its first responders.

A leading provider of medical transportation in the Denver metropolitan region, Mile High Ambulance provides both advanced and basic life support, as well as long-distance and bariatric transport services. Founded in 2010, Mile High Ambulance also provides on-site medical standby services for special events, from sporting events, festivals, fairs, and more, ready to provide immediate care for any medical emergency.

“Air Methods Ascend offers the best online clinical education compared to anything else in the industry. They keep content relevant and engaging,” said Chief Paramedic and Field Manager Joe Gonzalez. “Ascend’s online programs provide Mile High Ambulance with the necessary continuing education credits and equips us with the knowledge and resources to exceed our goal of providing the highest level of care and quality service to our patients.”

Through this extended partnership, Mile High Ambulance first responders will continue to 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 extend our partnership with Mile High Ambulance 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.