UCLA Center for Prehospital Care

08/28/2026

As we wrap up Community Health Workers Awareness Week, we want to introduce you to Jesus Valdez. Jesus attended a CHW education program at Loma Linda, and now works as a CHW at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, and teaches in UCLA's CHW Education Program. You'll meet Jesus and learn more about his experience in an upcoming video.

Please also mark your calendars to join us for our next CHW student information session on Wednesday, September 16, at 6pm, online. Please RSVP here for details: https://ow.ly/gH3650ZGLsc

08/25/2026

Community Health Workers help bridge the gap between healthcare and the community.

Because CHWs understand the communities they serve, they can build trusted relationships that help people access care, navigate health and social services, overcome barriers, and find resources that support healthier lives.

Interested in turning your commitment to your community into a career? The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care offers a Community Health Worker Certification Program designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to serve patients and communities.

Tomorrow, we’re hosting an online CHW Program Information Session!

📅 Wednesday, August 26
🕕 6:00 PM
🔗 [SHORT LINK]

Join us to learn more about the program, training, and opportunities available to future Community Health Workers.

08/25/2026

Join us Friday, the 28th for PCRF's Education Journal Club, as the panel explores how EMS education weathered one of its greatest challenges. We unpack the evidence behind the barriers, innovations, and lasting changes identified by EMS program directors—and consider how these insights can help educators future-proof the next generation of paramedics: https://ow.ly/7qTz50ZF8Ee

08/25/2026

It’s Community Health Worker Awareness Week!

This week, we celebrate Community Health Workers (CHWs) and the unique role they play in strengthening the health of patients, families, and communities. CHWs build trust, connect people with vital services, help patients navigate healthcare systems, and bring the needs and perspectives of their communities into the healthcare conversation.

At the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, we’re proud to support the next generation of Community Health Workers through our CHW Education Program.

Interested in becoming a CHW? Join our online Program Information Session!

📅 Wednesday, August 26
🕕 6:00 PM
🔗

Learn about UCLA's Community Health Worker program - how to enroll, course dates & requirements, and how to succeed!

08/01/2026

Sidewalk CPR week, June 1-5. CPC was happy to participate in this annual CPR awareness campaign. We were at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and UCLA West Valley Medical Center. It's always a good time to practice!

07/28/2026

DEADLINE IS SATURDAY! August 1, 2026 - RESEARCH GRANT: ONE-YEAR, $50,000. The NAEMSP and SAEMF Innovations in Prehospital Care Pilot Grant, in memory of E. Brooke Lerner, PhD, will award $50,000 to support early-career investigators advancing EMS research. Advance your research skills, generate meaningful pilot data, and help shape the future of prehospital care. Apply Now! https://ow.ly/9BEm50ZtXCa

07/21/2026

ONE-YEAR, $50,000, RESEARCH GRANT - Deadline: August 1, 2026

The NAEMSP and SAEMF Innovations in Prehospital Care Pilot Grant, in memory of E. Brooke Lerner, PhD, will award $50,000 to support early-career investigators advancing EMS research. Advance your research skills, generate meaningful pilot data, and help shape the future of prehospital care. Apply Now! https://ow.ly/uOCS50ZqMOO

07/17/2026

NEXT FREE JOURNAL CLUB: Can ChatGPT deliver meaningful feedback that rivals an experienced educator? We examine new research comparing AI-generated and faculty feedback in medical education, and explore what students valued most. Join us as we discuss what these findings could mean for paramedic educators navigating the future of teaching, assessment, and learner support. https://ow.ly/Fiv450ZoU2A

07/13/2026

We are saddened by the passing of Randy Mantooth.

While millions knew him as John Gage on Emergency!, the EMS community knows his impact reached far beyond television. His portrayal introduced generations to modern paramedicine, inspiring countless careers in emergency medical services. In the years that followed, he became a genuine advocate for the profession, honoring the dedication, service, and humanity of those who answer the call.

His story became part of ours. His legacy will continue to be carried forward by those who answer the call. https://ow.ly/8zWZ50Zn7qf

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Randy's family, friends, and the entire Emergency! community.

07/07/2026

Join us on Monday July 13 for the next Clinical Journal Club webinar. In this episode, entitled “The Hardest Call in EMS: Is This Child Critical?” We’ll take on one of the most challenging questions in prehospital care: how do we know when a child is truly critically ill? Pediatric patients don’t always present the way we expect, and in the field, we’re often making high-stakes decisions with limited information and low frequency experience. The panel will explore a qualitative study that brings together perspectives from paramedics and physicians to better understand the realities of pediatric assessment. Register free: https://ow.ly/txh650Zlecr