MORGANTOWN – After nearly a year of planning, Monongalia Emergency Medical Services, more commonly known as Mon EMS, is ready to throw open its doors and give community members a firsthand look at what it takes to provide life-saving EMS service.
The Mon EMS Citizens Academy is a hands-on educational program to be held every Tuesday in April from 6 to 9 p.m.
The citizens academy offers community members the opportunity to learn how Mon EMS operates, gain practical lifesaving skills, and better understand the science behind modern prehospital medicine.
“Mon EMS is an important community resource that serves every citizen in the county. The Citizens Academy is another way for us to strengthen transparency, deepen relationships and share the work our team performs every day,” Mon EMS Executive Director Forest Weyen said.
Throughout the four-week course, participants will gain hands-on experience and a better understanding of a number of EMS-related topics, including: CPR & AED certification; bleeding control and Mon EMS’s whole blood program; agency funding and billing processes; how data and science drive advanced medical care; hands-on ambulance and skill demonstrations; the opportunity to complete a ride-along shift; and a tour of Mon EMS’s local emergency service partners.
The Mon EMS Citizens Academy is free. Enrollment is limited to 20 residents of Monongalia County. You must be 18 or older to participate.
“As we continue to grow and evolve, it’s vital that we stay connected to the needs of our community. Programs like the Citizens Academy help us foster trust, transparency and shared understanding,” Weyen said.
If you would like to sign up or inquire about the academy, go to forms.office.com/r/tDAxXerqPf or send an email to info@monems.org.
