EMS Stroke Task Force

The EMS Stroke Task Force’s goal was to develop and coordinate training for EMS providers on issues related to stroke. It met from 2007-2009. The Task Force, which was comprised of EMTs, first responders, and health care planners, developed a unique training conference workshop and on-line videotape focused on the EMTs role in stroke diagnosis and treatment.

EMS Response to Stroke is a FREE one-hour course worth 1.0 Continuing Education Units (CEU) for EMTs and Paramedics in Minnesota. After completing the course online you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Click here to visit the resources page and take the EMS Response to Stroke continuing education course. The 1 hour presentation video must be viewed on a high-speed internet connection using Internet Explorer.

Task Force members included:

Ms. Debra Teske, EMSRB
Mr. Craig Rees, ImageTrend, Inc.
Mr. Lance Ross, Minnesota Ambulance Association
Ms. Silvina Tonarelli, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Mr. Tom Vanderwal, Greater Northwest EMS

Please contact James Peacock at james.peacock@state.mn.us or (651) 201-5405 for more information.