Twenty-four emergency responders across St. Joseph County have completed neonatal resuscitation training, according to an announcement.
The training, which lasted four months, was made possible through a grant from the Michigan Rural EMS Network, with support from Glen Oaks Community College.
Participants included medical first responders, EMTs and paramedics from Burr Oak, Mendon, White Pigeon, Colon, Sturgis and surrounding counties.
“This program is a testament to the commitment of our emergency personnel to continually improve their life-saving skills and serve our rural communities with excellence,” said Chris Milligan, who led the initiative, in the release.
Milligan collaborated with Lisa Cripe, a neonatal resuscitation program instructor from Beacon Health System in Three Rivers and full-time nursing faculty member at Glen Oaks, to facilitate in-person mock skills assessments.
Participants completed an online neonatal resuscitation program course followed by a two-hour, hands-on skills session held in the Glen Oaks Nursing Lab.
“This type of specialized training ensures that even the youngest and most vulnerable patients receive the highest quality care when it matters most,” Cripe said in the announcement.
The training enhances the life-saving skills of emergency responders across St. Joseph County and surrounding areas, according to the release.
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