Didactics are held every Wednesday from 1-4 pm. There is a blend of textbook review, journal club and presentations from subject matter experts.
Month |
Area of Focus |
Sample of Major Events |
| July | Intro to medical direction, EMS history, EMS operations and Indianapolis orientation | GME Orientation, EMS “Boot Camp”, including EVOC certification |
| August | EMS Agency Orientation (IEMS, IFD, Lifeline and Home Agency) | Indiana State Fair |
| September | Challenges of delivering prehospital care | Medical Advisory Group Protocol Meeting |
| October | Special Operations | Wilderness Experience |
| November | EMS Education/Training EMS Providers | **ABEM Qualifying exam at beginning of month** |
| December | EMS Administration and EMS Finance | Big Ten Football Championship |
| January | Public Safety Dispatching and EMS Research | NAEMSP Conference |
| February | Legislative Issues | Shorter month – good time for vacation! |
| March | State, Regional and National EMS Organizations, Labor Management | NCAA Final Four Preliminary Round |
| April | Extraordinary circumstances | FDIC/JEMS Conference |
| May | Mass Gathering Medicine | IMS MONTH OF MAY! |
| June | Capstone | Graduation |