Stratford EMS Training & Education Center (SEMSTEC) is proud to offer programs geared toward EMS Provider Wellness, Health and Safety. In EMS our greatest asset is our providers – the EMS men and women who respond to the community’s worst moments. However, responding to medical emergencies is inherently stressful. EMS practitioners often work under difficult, unpredictable and rapidly changing circumstances. They may work in harsh environments, with limited information, assistance and resources. In the course of their work, they may be exposed to risks such as infectious disease, physical violence, occupational injury, vehicle crashes and death. They may be called on to help the victims of traumatic events, such as those who have experienced a natural disaster, serious motor vehicle collision, abuse or violence. EMS practitioners also run the risk of becoming victims of violence at the hands of patients who are inebriated or having a mental health crisis.
To be able to effectively handle the stress associated with working in EMS, EMS personnel benefit from having good physical, mental and emotional health. This is also very important to the overall health of our organization. That is why SEMS has established our EMS Health & Wellness programs aimed at providing our staff with critical training & skills to maintain good mental & emotional health. Our programs focus on the connection between the physical, mental & emotional health of EMS personnel and include resilience training, EAP, Peer support CISM and other training & support mechanisms.
