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NHTSA EMS publications and other materials are available free of charge. To view our current offerings, simply click on NHTSA EMS Materials . Each entry includes title, brief description, item #, format, and suggested audience. Make your selection(s) and follow these easy ordering guidelines.

1. Open the NHTSA Office of EMS Publications Order Form and print out.

2. Fill out the form and fax to 301-386-2194 (allow at least 4 to 6 weeks for delivery of your order).

3. If you would like to receive materials in large quantities or require accelerated delivery, please contact the NHTSA Office of EMS directly at 202-366-5440 or nhtsa.ems@.

4. Have questions about an existing order? Please send your inquiries to TSP-RESOURCE@.

Education

The NHTSA Office of EMS has developed and revised educational materials and resources for EMS personnel, programs, and systems for over 40 years. The recent release of the National EMS Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach will enable NHTSA, its Federal partners, and the national EMS community to collaborate, to systematize and improve the future EMS education process.

National Standard Curricula

EMS Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach

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National EMS Core Content (html and pdf)

National Scope of Practice Model

Education Standards

National Registration and the Continuing Competence of EMT-Paramedics

News

NHTSA EMS Update

March 2007

Fall 2006

Spring 2006 (Inaugural Issue)

National EMS News Sources

The views and opinions expressed in the following national EMS newsletters are those of the originating author(s) and do not represent an endorsement or official view of the NHTSA Office of EMS. Anyone wishing to add a national newsletter to this section can submit information to nhtsa.ems@.

AHRQ – What’s New

CMS – Newsroom Center

News

EMSC QuickNews

FireRescue1 eNewsletter

Newsletter



Rural Health Policy – News & Events

Urgent Matters E-Newsletter

EMS System

What Is EMS?

Diagram of the EMS System

EMS Agenda for the Future

Published in 1996, the EMS Agenda for the Futures is a collaborative effort of NHTSA and other Federal and national EMS stakeholder organizations. The EMS Agenda for the Future sets forth a vision for a future EMS system based on the continued development of key EMS attributes. Its publication was followed by the release of the EMS Agenda for the Future Implementation Guide (1998), the EMS Trauma System Agenda for the Future, the EMS National Research Agenda, and the EMS Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach.

EMS Agenda for the Future (1996)

EMS Agenda for the Future – brochure

EMS Agenda for the Future – Implementation Guide (1998)

EMS Trauma System Agenda for the Future

EMS National Research Agenda

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EMS Education Agenda for the Future

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National EMS Advisory Council

The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced the formation of a National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC). The NEMSAC will be a nationally recognized council of EMS and 9-1-1 representatives and consumers who will provide advice and recommendations to the US DOT and to NHTSA, on a broad range of issues.

Watch this space for ongoing news and information about NEMSAC.

Federal Register Notice

9-1-1

9-1-1 has become the official and universal number to call for emergency help in the U.S. It is a proven life-saving service to the public. Recognizing the critical importance of emergency communication to EMS and transportation, the US DOT has undertaken two major projects to enhance 9-1-1 services nationwide: the National 9-1-1 Office and the Next Generation 9-1-1 Initiative.

National 9-1-1 Office

NG 9-1-1 Initiative

EMS Laws

State EMS Officials

Other Resources

Emergency Medical Services Outcomes Evaluation

A Leadership Guide to Quality Improvement for EMS Systems

Guide for Interfacility Patient Transfer

Workforce

NHTSA is dedicated to promoting a sufficient, stable and well-trained EMS workforce, as well as enhancing the health and safety of all EMS providers.

Workforce for the 21st Century

EMS Workforce Resources

Reporting Extrication-Related Deployment of Automotive Safety Equipment

Longitudinal EMT Attributes and Demographics Study

Feasibility for an EMS Workforce Safety and Surveillance System

FICEMS

The Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS) was established (by the 2005 Department of Transportation Reauthorization, Public Law 109-59, Section 10202) to ensure coordination among Federal agencies involved with state, local, tribal and regional emergency medical services and 9-1-1 systems.

Statute

Members

Meeting Minutes

2006 – Inaugural Meeting

Federal Agencies

Federal Agencies with EMS Responsibilities

Providing Federal leadership for a comprehensive national EMS system surpasses the expertise and funding of any single department — and requires a strong coordinated approach among Federal agencies. Many Federal agencies rely on EMS to fulfill their missions:

Department of Health and Human Services

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ)



Centers for Disease Control

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

Blast Lung Injury: An Overview for Prehospital Care Providers:

 

Model Communities Link EMS and Public Health:

 

The Terrorism Injuries Information, Dissemination and Exchange Project:

Health Resources and Services Administration

Emergency Medical Services for Children



Department of Homeland Security

First Responders:

Federal Emergency Management Agency

U.S. Fire Administration



Preparedness

Preparedness requires a coordinated national effort involving every level of government, as well as the private sector, nongovernmental organizations, and individual systems. As frontline providers of emergency medical care, EMS systems are an important component of national preparedness.











Lessons Learned Information Sharing



NEMSIS

The National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) will provide the framework for collecting, storing, and sharing standardized EMS data from States nationwide. The new NEMSIS database, to be housed at NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis, will empower EMS stakeholders at the local, State, and national levels with the information necessary to accurately assess EMS needs and performance today — and strategically plan for tomorrow.

Technical Assistance Center

Mission Statement — front page, left-hand copy

The mission of the Office of EMS is to reduce death and disability by providing leadership and coordination to the EMS community in assessing, planning, developing and promoting comprehensive, evidence-based emergency medical services and 9-1-1 systems.

CONTACT US

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About NHTSA EMS section & subsection

Overview

NHTSA and EMS share a 40+ year history. In fact, our Nation’s emergency medical services system was developed under NHTSA’s predecessor agency. As a result of this shared history, NHTSA has long been the de facto lead coordinating agency on EMS issues within the Federal government.

History of EMS at NHTSA

FAQs

About the NHTSA Star of Life

“Star of Life” Manual

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(pdf)

Subscribe to EMS Update

Be among the first to see the next edition of NHTSA’s EMS Update. Contact the NHTSA Office of EMS at 202-366-5440 or nhtsa.ems@ to subscribe now!

New Publications

EMS Services 24/7 Care — Everywhere (pdf)

Pandemic News/Information

Protocols for use by EMS providers in the event of an outbreak of the pandemic flu are currently under development. Please check back for updates to this page.

Additional information about the pandemic flu is available now at .

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