Erie County EMS is offering an NAEMT Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Course on 4/25/26 & 4/26/26 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) is the gold standard of education for emergency medical assessment and treatment. In the 4th Edition of AMLS, students learn to recognize and manage common medical crises through realistic case based scenarios that challenge students to apply their knowledge to highly critical patients. The course emphasizes the use of scene size-up, first impression, history, detailed physical assessment, and interactive group discussion on differential diagnosis and potential treatment strategies to systematically rule out and consider possibilities and probabilities in treating patients’ medical crises.
AMLS is a 16-hour course appropriate for EMS practitioners, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse anesthetists, and physicians.
The course fee is $75.00. Students must complete both days to receive certification.
Continuing Education Credits:
AMLS offers 16 CME credits distributed as follows: Preparatory (1), Airway (2), Pharmacology/ Medication Administration/Emergency Medications (1), Immunology (1), Toxicology (1), Endocrine (1), Neurology (1), Abdominal/Renal/Gastrointestinal/Hematology (1), Respiratory (2), Psychiatric (2), Cardiology (2), and EMS Operations (1).
More Information:
https://www3.erie.gov/ems/additional-ems-certification-courses
Registration Link:
https://forms.office.com/g/ejdR41yjji or scan the QR code
See flyer for more detail!
http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AMLS-Announcement-3-2026-A.pdf
Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)
Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
3359 Broadway
Cheektowaga, NY14227
Office: (716) 681-6070
Email: ems@erie.gov
Please check out this announcement from Director Ryan Greenberg:
We are excited to share two Student Assistant opportunities within the New York State Division of State EMS designed to support and develop the next generation of EMS and public health leaders. These roles are ideal for undergraduate or graduate students looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a statewide EMS system. The positions are part-time during the academic year, with the opportunity for increased hours during the summer for students who are interested.
EMS for Children (EMSC) Student Assistant
Supports pediatric EMS programs, including maintaining program databases, assisting with advisory committee coordination, and supporting statewide survey efforts.
Application Deadline: April 9, 2026
Project Management Student Assistant
Supports the Division’s Project Management Unit, including tracking EMS initiatives, preparing materials for meetings, supporting data reporting, and assisting with coordination across programs.
Application Deadline: April 10, 2026
Students can learn more and apply here:
https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/state-ems-job-postings
Please feel free to share these opportunities with students or academic partners who may be interested or know a good candidate.
Thank you for your continued service on SEMSCO and SEMAC and for your support in developing the next generation of EMS professionals.
Best Regards,
Ryan
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Ryan P. Greenberg
State EMS Director / Chief
Division of State Emergency Medical Services
Greetings,
This is a reminder regarding the Recruitment and Retention Surveys posted for the Wyoming – Erie Region. Please take a moment and complete the survey so we can analyze this data and formulate a plan to help! It doesn’t matter is you’re a volunteer or paid EMS provider, everyone opinions are needed!
Wyoming-Erie Region (All EMS Providers and EMS Agencies in Wyoming and Erie Counties):
Wyoming – Erie EMS Agency Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/K3EHtD4ixj
Wyoming – Erie EMS Provider Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/kDH698i8Kc
Greetings,
As a reminder, please take a moment and complete the recruitment retentions surveys for the Big Lakes Region. I have included the links to make it easier! The survey period was due to close today; however, we decided to extend it a few more days! This is important, EMS Agency leadership please push this out to your EMS Providers!
Big Lakes Regions (All EMS Providers and EMS Agencies in Niagara, Orleans, and Genesee Counties)
EMS Agency Survey:
Big Lakes EMS Agency Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/0DaTBE2BqK
Big Lakes EMS Provider Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/ZKt1SN7yXK
Greetings,
Please see the msg below from Emily James regarding the upcoming changes with Catholic Health Facilities ED Access for EMS
Good afternoon –
As you are aware, the Catholic Health System has put in place some new security features in the emergency departments throughout our system, to include stronger access requirements for the EMS entrances. Key fobs have been distributed to the EMS agencies who regularly transport to our facilities for their providers to gain entrance to the ED via the EMS doors. For agencies who are not regularly transporting to Catholic Health emergency departments, there will be a bell that can be pressed to alert security to open the EMS doors, so the crew is able to gain entrance. The current PIN code system to enter via the EMS doors will no longer be accessible as of Monday, April 6, 2026, at 12:00am. Please distribute this information to your providers.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, thank you.
Emily James (Rowles) MBA, EMT – P, NYS CIC
System Manager of EMS
Greetings,
Please see the correspondence below from the Division of State EMS, link below is for the Request for Nominees document!
The Division of State EMS is pleased to begin accepting nominations for the second Mental Health Resiliency Officer Fellowship Program. This program is designed to equip EMS clinicians with the tools to develop and support mental health and well-being in their agencies. Taking place over the course of one-year, beginning with an introductory “kick-off” session in June 2026, the aim is to have at least one mental health champion from each region chosen to participate in the fellowship program. These fellows will receive foundational mental health competencies, and attend monthly virtual or in-person meetings, to gain the knowledge necessary to become a resiliency officer and develop or enhance peer support programs in their agencies.
Through training, and the development of a network of like-minded EMS professionals, this fellowship empowers participants to create lasting change.
Nominations will close on April 20th, 2026 so please share the attached request for nominations widely within your networks.
Thank you for your time and commitment to the mental health and well-being of EMS clinicians, leaders and agencies throughout New York State.
Sincerely,
Stephen Brucato
Bureau Chief | Bureau of EMS Emergency Management
Intelligence Liaison Officer
Division of State Emergency Medical Services
