CAMBRIDGE, Mass- Prodigy EMS, the Cambridge MA based online Learning Management System and Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc., developer of the Handtevy Pediatric System partner to offer Handtevy’s CAPCE certified Pre-Hospital Pediatric Provider Course in an online format making accessibility for the acclaimed course easy. The online training component features Dr. Peter Antevy lecturing in an engaging multi-cam format that breaks from the traditional online content and is structured to be followed by an immersive hands-on portion unique to the Handtevy style of pediatric education.
The blended training is designed to give the national EMS audience easy access to the popular Handtevy provider course with a convenient online platform. Utilizing a mix of lecture, interviews, and case-based scenarios, this course provides an immersive online and hands-on experience that will give pre-hospital professionals access to best-in-class pediatric education.
James DiClemente, Director of Pro EMS Center for MEDICS said, “ Prodigy breaks the mold of traditional EMS learning management systems by offering current and timely content, with a user-friendly interface and engaging lecture style, and connecting with Handtevy strengthens our combined brands”.
“While having seen broad distribution of the Handtevy Course nationwide, providing an online platform to reach agencies from rural to urban regions of the United States is very exciting. Prodigy EMS will help us further our mission to help provide high quality care to sick and injured children, irrespective of their geographic location” said Allison Antevy, President & CEO of Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc.
The class can be taken as a standalone training earning 2 CAPCE credits or can be combined with an in-person skills session to receive the full Handtevy provider certification. Both Prodigy and Handtevy will be exhibiting at the upcoming EMS Today 2020 conference in Tampa and will be located next to each other in booths 527 and 529 in the exhibition hall where product demonstrations for both products will be available.
About Handtevy
Handtevy is a pediatric resuscitation system proven to save lives and reduce errors. Treating the emergent pediatric patient is difficult and time sensitive for even the most advanced healthcare providers. The Handtevy Pediatric System is the leading platform designed to give clinical teams rapid access to lifesaving dosing, equipment and drip information while documenting every critical action accurately. Integration with leading EHRs allows clinicians to perform real-time verification for high acuity medications, ensure accurate code room documentation, and facilitate downstream notification to clinical teams. Handtevy is utilized nationwide to reduce errors, improve patient safety, increase clinician confidence, and ensure accurate, complete documentation. It is trusted by prominent healthcare systems, EMS agencies, cruise lines and air medical teams across the country.
About Prodigy EMS
Recognizing a considerable deficit in e-Learning targeting the pre-hospital setting, Pro EMS Center for MEDICS set out to create an in-house system for high quality education, delivery, and tracking. After several internal iterations, PRODIGY was launched in late 2016. The Prodigy platform offers live classes, real cases and engaging content delivered by Subject Matter Experts in meaningful real-life applications. The extensive course offerings reflect not only the recertification requirements set forth by the NREMT, but also courses focused on occupational health and safety, compliance, best practices, and lectures from professional pre-hospital conferences.