Class Enrollment

ALS/BLS INTERFACE/PARAMEDIC ASSIST (PRIDEStar/Trinity EMS Employees ONLY)
Date/Time:	Wed 4/16/2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location:	1. PRIDEStar/Trinity Training Center - Lowell
Class Price:	$0.00

*** PRIDEStar/Trinity EMTs & Paramedics are required to attend this course  ***  Employees will paid to attend and will receive two OEMS continuing education credits ***

The ALS/BLS interface course discusses the collaboration and communication between advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) providers in the prehospital care setting. ALS providers are advanced EMTS or paramedics who have advanced training in medical procedures and interventions, while BLS providers are emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who have training in basic emergency medical care and transport.

In the context of prehospital care, ALS providers may be called upon to assist BLS providers when a patient's condition requires more advanced medical interventions or BLS providers working with ALS providers may assist in patient care within their scope of practice.  BLS providers need a clear understanding of the skills they can perform when interacting with ALS and ALS providers need a clear understanding of skills they can delegate when interacting with BLS providers.

Effective communication is critical for the ALS/BLS interface to function properly. This can include clear radio communication between EMS dispatch, ALS and BLS providers, as well as face-to-face communication at the scene of the emergency. Training and protocols can also help ensure that the ALS/BLS interface functions effectively and efficiently, which can ultimately lead to better patient outcomes.