Project Grant H79TI087151

Award Date 9/30/24
Completion Date 9/29/26
Dollars Obligated $623K
Federal Grant Program
93.243
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Nebraska, USA
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  • Training and certifying 50 EMRs, 25 EMTs, and 5 Paramedics, with an additional 25 EMS personnel trained by the end of year two
  • Providing 43 HFD EMS providers with mental health first aid, substance use disorder, and trauma-informed care training
  • Offering CPR, ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, and AMLS certification courses to 43-80 EMS providers in the region
  • Conducting 8 quarterly high-fidelity EMS simulation trainings and implementing a VR EMS curriculum for HFD staff and regional partners

The project period runs from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2026.

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