Sanford Ambulance to host Citizen’s EMS Academy
Aug. 21, 2023
Contact:
Jessica Schindeldecker
Sanford Health Senior Communications Specialist
(701) 200-6080/ Jessica.Schindeldecker@SanfordHealth.org
FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Ambulance will host a citizen’s academy designed to provide residents with invaluable insights into the world of emergency medical services and equip them with life-saving skills.
The Citizens EMS Academy, which runs each Thursday from Sept. 7 to Oct. 12 from 6-8 p.m., offers an immersive experience for participants to understand the critical role EMS plays in our community’s well-being. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with seasoned paramedics, EMTs and first responders who will share their knowledge, expertise and real-world experiences.
Through a combination of hands-on training, information lectures and interactive simulations, participants will gain a deep understanding of:
• First aid techniques
• CPR and AED usage
• Recognizing and responding to medical emergencies
• Dispatch and 911 operations
• Ambulance operations and equipment
“We believe that a well-informed community is a safer community,” said Kristi Engelstad, Sanford Ambulance paramedic and clinical learning and development specialist. “By hosting the Citizens EMS Academy, we aim to empower our residents with the skills and knowledge needed to assist in emergencies, potentially saving lives.”
The academy is open to individuals 18 years of age and older. No prior medical experience is required to enroll.
Interested participants can register through Aug. 31 by contacting Kristi Engelstad by email at Kristi.Engelstad@SanfordHealth.org or call 701-364-1759.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations and world clinics in 8 countries around the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the f-uture of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
