EMS Training Videos
The COPE training videos below depict real-life pediatric suicide, trauma, death, and grief scenarios. The COPE team acknowledges that this content may be difficult to view. We encourage you to care for your well-being and safety
Video series is meant to be viewed, individually or in a small group, in order.
Allow time for self reflection and/or group discussion after watching each video.
Videos produced by COPE.
Video 1: Communicating with families
Learn about principles of communication, how to engage with the family, dividing on-scene responsibilities, and providing emotional support.
Video 2: Suicide by overdose
Scenario-based video on family engagement and communication principles related to self-inflicted injury.
Video 3: Motor vehicle collision with child fatality
Scenario-based video on family engagement and communication principles related to motor vehicle collisions with child fatality.
Video 4: SUID:SIDS
Scenario-based video on family engagement, communication, and transport considerations related to responding to a SUID:SIDS call.
Video 5: Secondary trauma prevention
Learn about coping, self-care, and the importance of seeking out support resources when needed.
Video 6: DNR
Scenario-based video on family engagement, communication, and transport considerations related to responding to a DNR call.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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