Gunshot Wounds CME at WCDES 3-19-14

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TRAINING BULLETIN

Issued: February 5, 2014 Bulletin: 14-36E

EMS Operations Spotlight:

Gunshot Wounds

Course Description:

Firearm related injuries continue to be a significant Public Health problem, accounting for almost 20% of injury related deaths in the United States. Gunshot wounds can pose a unique challenge for 1^st Responders due to the traumatic natural of the injury.

Join Drew Fried, EMT-CC/CIC, in reviewing the mechanics of gunshot wounds and how to treat and management them.

This course may be applied toward Trauma or General Elective CME hours under the NY State DOH EMS Continuing Education Recertification Program.

Date(s) / Time(s):

Saturday, March 19, 2014 from 3:30pm-5pm

Targeted Audience:

Emergency Medical Personnel

Program Location:

Westchester County Department of Emergency Services

4 Dana Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595

Program Cost:

None

Registration:

Pre-registration is mandatory. Walk-ins are not permitted. Class size is limited.

Send an email directly to emsedu@westchestergov.com. You MUST provide: name, agency, cert level, contact phone number, email address, and bulletin #.

Please refer all related questions for this class to Nyle Salley, EMS Division

Westchester County Department of Emergency Services

(914) 231-1495 or email nas5@westchestergov.com

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