A leader in community health, we create partnerships with organizations, public administration, healthcare networks and accredited education institutions. Our Community Partners™ Program develops safe and healthy communities through collaborative planning, education, action and advocacy. Starting with the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) through the development and delivery of specific health educational needs, we support our members goal of improving health in their community.
Bettering Community Health Globally
Education
Community Partners™ promotes community health and development by connecting people, ideas and resources. We take leadership roles in educating our community and foster an environment for professional development and innovation. Our Community Partners™ Program delivers outstanding services and support that are resident-focused and dedicated to full participation in the community.
Experience
We support our members and engage with organizations in your community as you work to develop your outreach of healthy lifestyle educational programs. Community Partners™ makes a long-term impact through its unique give-back program. We allow you to support your community and we support you!
Collaboration
Our program fosters an innovative culture. Through collaboration, our members drive an action plan of creativity and welcomed growth. We mirror the vision and mission of the Paramedic Network: Advocacy, Application, Accreditation, Academics and Advantage. Our members benefit from global consulting, resources, connections, and education, allowing for a unique “build your own program” model.
The Paramedic Network provides hosting opportunities for the highest quality education, tailored specifically to meet the needs of our Community Health Practitioners.
EMR
Overview
The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Class is an entry-level class that will prepare individuals for a variety of pre-hospital, industrial, and first responder settings. EMR can refer to a variety of positions including a firefighter, law enforcement officer, public works employee, emergency manager, fire marshal, HAZMAT coordinator, technical specialist, incident commander, fire chief, or a member of State Emergency Management who provides, plans, or directs emergency health or safety services.
This course is designed to provide the First Responder at the scene of a medical or trauma emergency with the necessary knowledge and skill to manage patient care until the arrival of Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedics. The course is intended for Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Rescue Personnel, Ski Patrol, Athletic Coaches, School Nurses, Camp Counselors, Special Event Coverage Personnel, Industrial Emergency response teams and other individuals charged with “first response” duties.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are eligible to seek national certification as a First Responder (EMR) through the National Registry of EMTs. Our course has been designed to meet or exceed the National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder) as developed by the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Award Outcomes
- Assess the patient condition
- Examine the patient for injuries
- Evaluate equipment available to package the patient
- Manage patient condition under standards of care
- Utilize equipment to treat the patient
- Communicate effectively with patient and staff
- Advocate for the patient
- Demonstrate skills necessary for patient care
- Identify patient priority
More information and registration: Coming soon
EMT
Overview
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate provides entry-level job training for employment in a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service or satisfies the Fire and Police Department requirement for training at the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level. Areas covered include those identified in the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Emergency Medical Responder and EMT. Cleared criminal background checks and required medical clearance for clinical training.
Award Outcomes
- Demonstrate his/her role and responsibilities as a member of the emergency medical team
- Apply emergency medical safety principles in the workplace
- Apply critical thinking skills in care management
- Assess patient for traumatic injuries
- Assess patients for medical illnesses
- Demonstrate clear oral communications
- Exhibit personal, professional, and academic ethics
- Apply quality improvement concepts
- Classify patient conditions for treatments needed
- Demonstrate effective treatment skills
- Demonstrate safe transport of patients
- Demonstrate skills for the National Registry of EMTs
Credentialing
After successful completion of the certificate program, students are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians cognitive and practical examinations.
Career Opportunities
The EMT certificate prepares students for job opportunities as an EMT in a BLS medical transportation service or in an Advanced Life Support ambulance service that combines EMTs and paramedics. Many Fire and Police Departments require EMT certification as a job requirement. EMTs are also currently being hired as Emergency Room Technicians in hospitals across the US.
The Emergency Medical Technician certificate covers the skills needed to provide the first level of pre-hospital care in the Emergency Medical Services system. An EMT is prepared to care for patients at the scene of an accident or illness and while transporting patients by ambulance to the hospital, has the skills needed to assess a patient’s condition, and manage medical and trauma emergencies.
More information and registration: Coming soon
The Paramedic Network supports the work of The Paramedic Foundation and the Ohio Department of Health*. Welcome to the Ohio Flex EMS Education initiative, delivered by our Community Partners Program.
*HRSA-funded through the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.
EMS Refresher Opportunities
Upcoming Education Opportunities
Upcoming Educational Webinars
Our Speakers
| File | Download |
|---|---|
| Alex Ahlers, MEd | Download |
| Allison Ahlers, MSN, RN | Download |
| Louie Belluomini, Veteran, Army Special Operations Captain, Paramedic | Download |
| Al Benny, AS, ACP, NRP | Download |
| Thomas Charlton MD, MHSA, FACEO, FAEMS | Download |
| Timothy Collier, Cardiology Specialty RN | Download |
| Lindsey Collins Conover, PhD | Download |
| Christina Conrad, Victim Specialist, Federal Bureau of Investigation | Download |
| Kristin Cooley, LISW-S, LCSW | Download |
| Tracy Cummings, M.D. | Download |
| Jennifer Farley, PsyD | Download |
| Tom Fox, NREMT | Download |
| Anna Guerdjikova, PhD | Download |
| Grant Guillot, J.D. | Download |
| Mark Huckaby, NRP, LP, CADS | Download |
| Chris Kleckner MA, MAN, RN, PHN | Download |
| Joe Klein, MSN, RN | Download |
| Susan Kuerze RN, BSN, CCRN, NREMT-P | Download |
| Scott Lindberg, NRP, CMPA, EMS Educator | Download |
| Joseph Martinez, ACP, NRP | Download |
| Angela Messmer-Blust, PhD | Download |
| Todd Monroe, BSN, RN, RRT, EMTP, EMSI | Download |
| Traci Phillips CNP | Download |
| Brett Plyler, M.D. | Download |
| Lieutenant J.D. Postage ACP NRP EMSI | Download |
| Krista Powers, MSW | Download |
| John A Reid, NRP, CEI | Download |
| Nelson Rodriguez MD, FAPA, DABPN | Download |
| Jeffrey Scott Paramedic, Firefighter, Police Officer | Download |
| Dudley Smith MSHPA, CMTE, MEP | Download |
| Chris Tuell, EdD, LPCC-S, LICDC-S | Download |
| Jeff Wall, Primary Care Paramedic | Download |
| Peter White, M.A., LPCC, LICDI | Download |
| Mike Wilcox, MD, FACEP, FAAFP | Download |
The Paramedic Network provides hosting opportunities for the highest quality education, tailored specifically to meet the needs of our Community Health Practitioners.
Lindner Center of Hope
Located in Mason, Ohio, Lindner Center of HOPE is a comprehensive mental health center providing excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic services for all ages and short-term residential mental health and addiction services for adults, outpatient services for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders for adults. The Center is also a contributor to mental health research. We can help you too. 513-536-HOPE(4673). If any have questions, you can contact Pricila Gran at (513) 536-0318 or email pricila.gran@lindnercenter.org.
Website: https://lindnercenterofhope.org/
Latest Events
Latest Resource Links
- Outpatient Services | LCOHPA – 513-536-0639
- Hospitalization | Our hospital is accepting admissions for those feeling unsafe, who need an environment in which to stabilize. Call 513-536-HOPE(4673)
- Residential | Our adult residential programs are accepting new admissions. Call 513-536-0537.
- Rapid Access Services | Our rapid assessment for level of care program. Call 513-536-0639.
Beckett Springs
Beckett Springs will transform the delivery of behavioral health services and solve the largest healthcare challenge of our generation, the lack of access to quality care for mental illness and addiction. We will:
- Engage with patients, families, employees, communities, healthcare providers, and health insurers to increase access to behavioral healthcare
- Provide a continuum of care that delivers the right care, in the right place, at the right time, at the right cost
- Partner to integrate behavioral and medical healthcare to improve the health of populations and reduce the per capita cost of healthcare
- Be nationally known for providing high quality, consistent, evidence-based, and innovative care
- Decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve
- Destigmatize mental illness and addiction, which are conditions that transcend race, gender, age, and socioeconomic class
Changing People’s Lives®.
Website: https://beckettsprings.com/
- Emergency Medical Services
The Paramedic Network provides hosting opportunities for the highest quality education, tailored specifically to meet the needs of our Community Health Practitioners.
EMR
Overview
The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Class is an entry-level class that will prepare individuals for a variety of pre-hospital, industrial, and first responder settings. EMR can refer to a variety of positions including a firefighter, law enforcement officer, public works employee, emergency manager, fire marshal, HAZMAT coordinator, technical specialist, incident commander, fire chief, or a member of State Emergency Management who provides, plans, or directs emergency health or safety services.
This course is designed to provide the First Responder at the scene of a medical or trauma emergency with the necessary knowledge and skill to manage patient care until the arrival of Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedics. The course is intended for Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Rescue Personnel, Ski Patrol, Athletic Coaches, School Nurses, Camp Counselors, Special Event Coverage Personnel, Industrial Emergency response teams and other individuals charged with “first response” duties.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are eligible to seek national certification as a First Responder (EMR) through the National Registry of EMTs. Our course has been designed to meet or exceed the National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder) as developed by the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Award Outcomes
- Assess the patient condition
- Examine the patient for injuries
- Evaluate equipment available to package the patient
- Manage patient condition under standards of care
- Utilize equipment to treat the patient
- Communicate effectively with patient and staff
- Advocate for the patient
- Demonstrate skills necessary for patient care
- Identify patient priority
More information and registration: Coming soon
EMT
Overview
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate provides entry-level job training for employment in a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service or satisfies the Fire and Police Department requirement for training at the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level. Areas covered include those identified in the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Emergency Medical Responder and EMT. Cleared criminal background checks and required medical clearance for clinical training.
Award Outcomes
- Demonstrate his/her role and responsibilities as a member of the emergency medical team
- Apply emergency medical safety principles in the workplace
- Apply critical thinking skills in care management
- Assess patient for traumatic injuries
- Assess patients for medical illnesses
- Demonstrate clear oral communications
- Exhibit personal, professional, and academic ethics
- Apply quality improvement concepts
- Classify patient conditions for treatments needed
- Demonstrate effective treatment skills
- Demonstrate safe transport of patients
- Demonstrate skills for the National Registry of EMTs
Credentialing
After successful completion of the certificate program, students are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians cognitive and practical examinations.
Career Opportunities
The EMT certificate prepares students for job opportunities as an EMT in a BLS medical transportation service or in an Advanced Life Support ambulance service that combines EMTs and paramedics. Many Fire and Police Departments require EMT certification as a job requirement. EMTs are also currently being hired as Emergency Room Technicians in hospitals across the US.
The Emergency Medical Technician certificate covers the skills needed to provide the first level of pre-hospital care in the Emergency Medical Services system. An EMT is prepared to care for patients at the scene of an accident or illness and while transporting patients by ambulance to the hospital, has the skills needed to assess a patient’s condition, and manage medical and trauma emergencies.
More information and registration: Coming soon
- Ohio Flex for Rural Health
The Paramedic Network supports the work of The Paramedic Foundation and the Ohio Department of Health*. Welcome to the Ohio Flex EMS Education initiative, delivered by our Community Partners Program.
*HRSA-funded through the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.
EMS Refresher Opportunities
Upcoming Education Opportunities
Upcoming Educational Webinars
Our Speakers
File Download Alex Ahlers, MEd Download Allison Ahlers, MSN, RN Download Louie Belluomini, Veteran, Army Special Operations Captain, Paramedic Download Al Benny, AS, ACP, NRP Download Thomas Charlton MD, MHSA, FACEO, FAEMS Download Timothy Collier, Cardiology Specialty RN Download Lindsey Collins Conover, PhD Download Christina Conrad, Victim Specialist, Federal Bureau of Investigation Download Kristin Cooley, LISW-S, LCSW Download Tracy Cummings, M.D. Download Jennifer Farley, PsyD Download Tom Fox, NREMT Download Anna Guerdjikova, PhD Download Grant Guillot, J.D. Download Mark Huckaby, NRP, LP, CADS Download Chris Kleckner MA, MAN, RN, PHN Download Joe Klein, MSN, RN Download Susan Kuerze RN, BSN, CCRN, NREMT-P Download Scott Lindberg, NRP, CMPA, EMS Educator Download Joseph Martinez, ACP, NRP Download Angela Messmer-Blust, PhD Download Todd Monroe, BSN, RN, RRT, EMTP, EMSI Download Traci Phillips CNP Download Brett Plyler, M.D. Download Lieutenant J.D. Postage ACP NRP EMSI Download Krista Powers, MSW Download John A Reid, NRP, CEI Download Nelson Rodriguez MD, FAPA, DABPN Download Jeffrey Scott Paramedic, Firefighter, Police Officer Download Dudley Smith MSHPA, CMTE, MEP Download Chris Tuell, EdD, LPCC-S, LICDC-S Download Jeff Wall, Primary Care Paramedic Download Peter White, M.A., LPCC, LICDI Download Mike Wilcox, MD, FACEP, FAAFP Download - Behavioral & Mental Health
The Paramedic Network provides hosting opportunities for the highest quality education, tailored specifically to meet the needs of our Community Health Practitioners.
Lindner Center of Hope
Located in Mason, Ohio, Lindner Center of HOPE is a comprehensive mental health center providing excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic services for all ages and short-term residential mental health and addiction services for adults, outpatient services for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders for adults. The Center is also a contributor to mental health research. We can help you too. 513-536-HOPE(4673). If any have questions, you can contact Pricila Gran at (513) 536-0318 or email pricila.gran@lindnercenter.org.
Website: https://lindnercenterofhope.org/
Latest Events
Latest Resource Links
- Outpatient Services | LCOHPA – 513-536-0639
- Hospitalization | Our hospital is accepting admissions for those feeling unsafe, who need an environment in which to stabilize. Call 513-536-HOPE(4673)
- Residential | Our adult residential programs are accepting new admissions. Call 513-536-0537.
- Rapid Access Services | Our rapid assessment for level of care program. Call 513-536-0639.
Beckett Springs
Beckett Springs will transform the delivery of behavioral health services and solve the largest healthcare challenge of our generation, the lack of access to quality care for mental illness and addiction. We will:
- Engage with patients, families, employees, communities, healthcare providers, and health insurers to increase access to behavioral healthcare
- Provide a continuum of care that delivers the right care, in the right place, at the right time, at the right cost
- Partner to integrate behavioral and medical healthcare to improve the health of populations and reduce the per capita cost of healthcare
- Be nationally known for providing high quality, consistent, evidence-based, and innovative care
- Decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve
- Destigmatize mental illness and addiction, which are conditions that transcend race, gender, age, and socioeconomic class
Changing People’s Lives®.
Website: https://beckettsprings.com/