IHM Academy of EMS

10/06/2026

EMS clinicians meet people in some of their most difficult moments. The demands of that work can follow them beyond the end of a shift, affecting their health, relationships, and lives outside the ambulance. They deserve a profession that takes their mental health seriously and makes meaningful support a priority.

As EMS physicians, that responsibility is part of caring for our teams and agencies.

We're proud to share Dr. Bridgette Svancarek, Division Chief for EMS at WashU School of Medicine, helped coauthor “Supporting Mental Health in EMS Clinicians: A NAEMSP Position Statement and Resource Document,” published in Prehospital Emergency Care.

NAEMSP position statements help set national standards for EMS practice and policy. Contributing to this work means helping shape how our profession cares for its own, and a proud moment for our division.

Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2026.2740139

10/01/2026

Things are “wrapping up” at IHM this Fall as we close enrollment for the upcoming October 2026 start and prepare to send our March 2026 class out into clinicals. Meanwhile, our October 2025 class is reaching their capstone rotations and will soon be graduating!

09/23/2026

National Preparedness Month – Week 3 🎒

Are you prepared if you need to stay home or leave quickly during an emergency?

An emergency kit can help make sure you and your family have the essentials you need when the unexpected happens.

Consider including:

Water and nonperishable food
Flashlights and extra batteries
First-aid supplies
Necessary medications
Phone chargers or portable power banks
Copies of important documents
Personal hygiene items
Supplies for children, older adults or pets in your household

Keep your supplies together in an easy-to-access location and check your kit periodically to replace expired items.

You don't have to build your emergency kit all at once. Start with the basics and add to it over time.

Be prepared today for what tomorrow may bring.

09/03/2026

We are in the final month for enrollment in our October paramedic start. Classes begin 10/28 and held Wed/Thur 0900-1800.

https://ihmacademyofems.com/er_ihm_main/courses/view/420

07/23/2026

07/20/2026

Congratulations to our graduate Colin Parker on his one year anniversary!

Yesterday (July 18th, 2026) your Berkeley Fire Department’s own Colin Parker celebrated his 1st year of service with the Berkeley Fire Department!

Please help us in congratulating Colin on his milestone work anniversary and his continued service and dedication to serving our Berkeley community and residents!

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07/20/2026

Our deepest condolences to the friends, family, and co-workers of Karen. For many years, she was one of our toughest yet fairest preceptors who helped get our students truly ready to serve one the streets of St. Louis. Her influence will be sorely missed.

RIP Karen, gone too soon

07/11/2026

Some television characters entertain us. A few change lives.

For countless EMS professionals, Randy Mantooth's portrayal of John Gage on Emergency! did exactly that. The show inspired untold numbers of people to pursue careers in emergency medical services at a time when modern EMS was still finding its footing.

But Randy Mantooth's impact did not end when the cameras stopped rolling. Throughout the rest of his life, he remained a tireless advocate for EMS, supporting the profession, celebrating EMS Clinicians, and helping elevate emergency medical services into the respected and honorable career it is today.

This week, we lost Randy Mantooth. But his legacy lives on in every ambulance that answers a call, every EMS Educator who trains the next generation, and every EMS Clinician who chose this profession because of a television show that showed the world what service, courage, and compassion look like.

Thank you, Randy. Your watch may be over, but your influence will continue for generations.

Rest in peace.

06/26/2026

Congratulations to our most recent graduates! We proudly celebrate the success of PSTL2503. Please join us in honoring their hard work, resilience, and commitment to see their program through and serve their communities.

We could not be more proud of each and every one of them and wish them all best as they step into their careers.

Thank you to Abbott EMS - St. Louis, MO for your support and sponsorship with this event.

06/17/2026

From paramedic to program director, Scott McMichael has spent nearly three decades turning passion into purpose—training more than 900 EMTs and paramedics and helping shape the future of emergency care. His journey is a powerful reminder of the impact that one dedicated mentor can make, and we are proud to have him teaching at NCTI, a training division of AMR.

https://ow.ly/LQ6050Zc4J4