{"681895":{"#nid":"681895","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Student EMS Group Earns National Designation","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmergency Medical Services at Tech (EMSaT) is making a meaningful impact at Georgia Tech, enhancing student-led care and medical readiness on campus.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFounded in 2019, EMSaT aims to expand knowledge and access to emergency services at the Institute, driving numerous community safety initiatives to support this mission.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost recently, EMSaT collaborated with Grady EMS, the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD), and Auxiliary Services to secure a dedicated ambulance for campus emergencies, operating daily from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. This partnership significantly reduces response times and improves access to emergency care.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe collaborative efforts between EMSaT and GTPD are crucial in enhancing campus safety. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe know in an emergency that every second counts,\u201d GTPD Chief Robert Connolly said of the partnership in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/09\/12\/georgia-tech-grady-partner-reduce-response-times\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESeptember 2024\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cHaving a satellite vehicle on campus will help us prioritize our campus community and get medical staff on the scene of an emergency as quickly as possible.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Grady EMS unit is staffed with an emphasis on Georgia Tech students and EMSaT members employed by Grady, offering hands-on experience for those pursuing pre-health fields or who are passionate about EMS.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are the first collegiate EMS agency in the University System of Georgia and the second in Georgia to Emory Emergency Medical Services,\u201d said Jyotleen DeWal, a fourth-year neuroscience major and EMSaT\u2019s field director. \u201cWe are excited about setting a new standard for campus emergency response.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast year, EMSaT began overseeing the on-campus CPR certification program, previously run by the Fire Safety division of Environmental Health and Safety. According to Adwik Rahematpura, fourth-year biomedical engineering major and EMSaT\u2019s vice president, \u201cThe organization certifies around 70 to 100 people per month, a notable increase from previous years.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey also provide first aid training, equipping the public to respond in emergencies.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn February, EMSaT traveled to Pittsburgh for the National Collegiate EMS Foundation Conference, an annual gathering where more than 100 collegiate EMS agencies collaborate, network, and learn from other organizations.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, Georgia Tech received a bronze-level EMS-Ready Campus designation. The accolade is the first of a three-tier system, setting the foundation for further advancement and room to grow into emergency management. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJames Connor, a fourth-year computer science and public policy major and EMSaT\u2019s president, reflects on lessons learned from the conference. \u201cThere is a common saying in EMS: \u2018If you\u2019ve seen one EMS system, you\u2019ve only seen one EMS system.\u2019 Every system operates within its unique parameters, environments, and contexts, meaning no two function the same,\u201d he said. \u201cSeeing so many organizations in one room highlighted that each campus adopts its own approach to tackling issues, which was fascinating.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking ahead, EMSaT hopes to increase its membership and accessibility for EMS, offering members early experience to break into the field.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEMSaT has set a lasting precedent for collegiate EMS systems in Georgia, and as the organization grows, its impact will only continue to expand.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo get involved, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/ems-at-tech\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEngage\u003C\/a\u003E and @emsattech on Instagram. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"EMSaT plays a key role in enhancing safety and medical readiness on campus.  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