LVHN George E. Moerkirk - Emergency Medicine Institute

11/16/2025

Thank you for everyone who attended the 23rd Annual EMS Fall Conference! Also a special thank you to all of our presenters who have a passion for educating our EMS Colleagues!

11/13/2025

Registration for the 23rd Annual Fall EMS Conference closes on Friday, November 14, 2025.

To regsiter, please visit lvhn.org/emiclasses ->continuing education - >Fall EMS Conference.

11/13/2025

10/30/2025

23rd Annual Fall EMS Conference
Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Kasych Pavilion
Saturday, November 15, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Registration fee: $20 (includes morning break & lunch)

Topics:
- Household Toxins
- Termination of Resuscitation
- Case Review: "From the Field to the ED"
- Prolonged Extrication & Clinical Considerations
- Obstetrical & Gynecological Emergencies for the EMS Provider
- Coroner's Response to Traumatic Injuries
- "The Next Hit: Recognizing & Treating Emerging Trends in Drugs
- Paramedic Program Poster Presentation

Register at LVHN.ORG/emiclasses -> continuing education -> Fall Conference

10/29/2025

Tonight our colleagues from Thomas Jefferson University held an Open House at EMI to discuss continued educational tracks for paramedics who have an interest in pursuing careers in either Respiratory Therapy or Emergency Management. For paramedics who completed their paramedic training at either EMI or the Jeff Stat Training Center within the last 10 years,
you can be awarded 30 college credits towards your degree. For paramedics who completed their education at another training center, you can earn 20 or more credits. For additional information, please reach out to Marianne.kostenbader@jefferson.edu

10/17/2025

Students in our EMT Program learned essential prehospital care skills, including bleeding control techniques. During training, they studied how to identify and manage different types of bleeding. Skills practiced were using direct pressure, wound packing and learning how to properly apply tourniquets to severe limb bleeding. Hands-on practice is crucial, as students must master both the technical steps and the rapid decision-making needed to save lives in trauma situations.

09/17/2025

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN ha...

09/17/2025

The George E. Moerkirk Emergency Medicine Institute is currently looking to add 1 additional energetic and team oriented coordinator to our dynamic staff of EMS educators. This is a 20 hour/week position that will be largely geared to assisting with our COAEMSP accredited Paramedic Program and our Prehospital Registered Nurse Program.. If interested, please check out our job posting for additional information.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN ha...

08/28/2025

👏 A huge congratulations to the bystanders, Central Bucks EMS crews (an EMI paramedic program precepting agency) and LVHN Emergency Medicine Institute paramedic students, Gianna Burzi and Conor Ellis! Their teamwork and skill led to a successful resuscitation and an excellent patient outcome in an incredibly challenging situation. This is exactly what our EMS Providers are trained to do!

After a Bucks County teen nearly died from cardiac arrest while playing basketball, Penn Medicine is pushing for more AEDs in youth facilities.

08/14/2025

Last week, the GEM-EMI held it's 14th Annual Teen EMS Camp. Teen EMS Camp gives teens the ability to learn about the various careers in Healthcare and Public Safety. Over 30 presenters participated in the camp covering activities and topics on health & wellness, distracted driving, K-9 and therapy dogs, pig heart/lung dissections, hospital and Medevac tours, science experiments, first aid, CPR, Stop the bleed along with many other topics and experiences. The camp culminated with the teens giving a 5-minute presentation on a topic covered during the week's camp. A special "thank you" to the many presenters who volunteered to take time out of their day to address the campers!

08/11/2025

Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN)/Prehospital Physician Extender (PHPE) Informational Sessions:
Friday, August 15, 2025 8:00 am
Monday, August 25, 2025 4:00 pm
Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:30 pm

Topics include:
- Program Information & Overview
- Application Process
- Clinical Rotation Information
- Field Rotation Information
- Payment Options

Applications will be available on our website lvhn.org/emsce ->
Prehospital RN Tab.

For questions, contact Program Director Thomas Rothrock at 484-884-0051 or at thomas.rothrock@jefferson.edu

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to four education organizations focused on continuing education for the medical community as well as emergency preparedness for the community. For a list of upcoming classes, services and additional information, click on each of the locations.

07/24/2025

Today's EMT Class experienced Real World Operations with a variety of simulated scenarios that included a cardiac arrest, child birth delivery, hypoglycemia, respiratory distress, bicycle accident, behavioral emergency and a stabbing. Students had the opportunity to assess, treat & transport patients while also providing radio and bedside reports to the receiving hospital facility. Thank you Chris Peischl for orchestrating today’s exercise and also "thank you" to our partnering EMS agencies who assisted us today!