EMSC University

A Deep Dive into the EMSC Program

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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.

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EMSC History

This section provides a history of the EMSC Program — from the early 1980’s to today.

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EMSC Home - HRSA MCHB

This section Provides an overview of HRSA MCHB.

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Investments

This section provides an overview of the grant programs housed under HRSA MCHB.

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EMS Systems

This section provides a history and current state of EMS systems.

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Hospital Systems

This section provides an overview of hospital systems.

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Pediatric Readiness

A flagship program, pediatric readiness…..