EMSC University

A Deep Dive into the EMSC Program

Emergency Medical Services for Children's (EMSC) mission is to reduce child and youth mortality and morbidity resulting from severe illness or trauma. It is the only federal program that focuses specifically on improving the quality of emergency care for children. It is the only federal program that focuses specifically on improving the quality of emergency care for children. The Program aims to enhance currently existing EMS systems (hospital and prehospital based settings) with a pediatric focus.

Welcome to EMSC University where we will dive into the history of the EMSC Program, describe the various arms of the EMSC family of programs, provide a background to both prehospital and hospital systems, and help both grantees and members of the public understand the importance of the work of EMSC.