LVHN George E. Moerkirk - Emergency Medicine Institute

09/17/2025

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN ha...

09/17/2025

The George E. Moerkirk Emergency Medicine Institute is currently looking to add 1 additional energetic and team oriented coordinator to our dynamic staff of EMS educators. This is a 20 hour/week position that will be largely geared to assisting with our COAEMSP accredited Paramedic Program and our Prehospital Registered Nurse Program.. If interested, please check out our job posting for additional information.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN ha...

08/28/2025

👏 A huge congratulations to the bystanders, Central Bucks EMS crews (an EMI paramedic program precepting agency) and LVHN Emergency Medicine Institute paramedic students, Gianna Burzi and Conor Ellis! Their teamwork and skill led to a successful resuscitation and an excellent patient outcome in an incredibly challenging situation. This is exactly what our EMS Providers are trained to do!

After a Bucks County teen nearly died from cardiac arrest while playing basketball, Penn Medicine is pushing for more AEDs in youth facilities.

08/14/2025

Last week, the GEM-EMI held it's 14th Annual Teen EMS Camp. Teen EMS Camp gives teens the ability to learn about the various careers in Healthcare and Public Safety. Over 30 presenters participated in the camp covering activities and topics on health & wellness, distracted driving, K-9 and therapy dogs, pig heart/lung dissections, hospital and Medevac tours, science experiments, first aid, CPR, Stop the bleed along with many other topics and experiences. The camp culminated with the teens giving a 5-minute presentation on a topic covered during the week's camp. A special "thank you" to the many presenters who volunteered to take time out of their day to address the campers!

08/11/2025

Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN)/Prehospital Physician Extender (PHPE) Informational Sessions:
Friday, August 15, 2025 8:00 am
Monday, August 25, 2025 4:00 pm
Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:30 pm

Topics include:
- Program Information & Overview
- Application Process
- Clinical Rotation Information
- Field Rotation Information
- Payment Options

Applications will be available on our website lvhn.org/emsce ->
Prehospital RN Tab.

For questions, contact Program Director Thomas Rothrock at 484-884-0051 or at thomas.rothrock@jefferson.edu

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to four education organizations focused on continuing education for the medical community as well as emergency preparedness for the community. For a list of upcoming classes, services and additional information, click on each of the locations.

07/24/2025

Today's EMT Class experienced Real World Operations with a variety of simulated scenarios that included a cardiac arrest, child birth delivery, hypoglycemia, respiratory distress, bicycle accident, behavioral emergency and a stabbing. Students had the opportunity to assess, treat & transport patients while also providing radio and bedside reports to the receiving hospital facility. Thank you Chris Peischl for orchestrating today’s exercise and also "thank you" to our partnering EMS agencies who assisted us today!

05/09/2025

Our EMT students recently took on the critical, hands-on practice of safely removing a child from a car seat to a backboard – a challenging but essential skill.While this isn’t an everyday procedure, it can be a lifesaver in emergency situations. Proper technique can make all the difference in reducing further injury and ensuring a child’s safe transport.This is the kind of training that builds confidence, precision, and preparedness for the moments that matter most.

05/09/2025

Our EMT students recently took on the critical, hands-on practice of safely removing a child from a car seat to a backboard – a challenging but essential skill. While this isn’t an everyday procedure, it can be a lifesaver in emergency situations. Proper technique can make all the difference in reducing further injury and ensuring a child’s safe transport. This is the kind of training that builds confidence, precision, and preparedness for the moments that matter most.

04/25/2025

Join us virtually tomorrow for our Pediatric Symposium!

Webex link to join: https://lvhn.webex.com/lvhn/j.php?MTID=macd7d6d4d8defecd77d788cdcb283912

Join by meeting number:
Meeting number (access code): 2314 314 6781
Meeting password: peds2025

Remember to follow these guidelines during the presentations:
· You must be able to SEE AND HEAR the entire presentation. Just calling in is not considered “in-attendance.”
· Do not share your video/camera. This is to preserve bandwidth.
· Keep yourself muted. You should be automatically muted when you join the meeting.
· Each individual attendee must sign in separately to be considered “in attendance” and eligible for continuing education.
· A post course survey will be sent to the e-mail you used to join the meeting AFTER we end for the day. This is where we will collect your demographics and certification numbers to process CE.
* Please be sure to list the same e-mail address in you post course survey to avoid confusion and to reduce issues with the assignment of your continuing education credits.

04/04/2025

This week, our EMT students took their skills practice to the next level by working through scenarios with loud music blasting—simulating the kind of sensory overload they might face in the field. From chaotic scenes to high-stress environments, EMTs must stay focused, think critically, and perform under pressure. That’s exactly what we’re preparing them for. Because in real emergencies, it’s not always quiet—and staying calm can save lives.

04/04/2025

2025 AEMT Program virtual information session registration is available to gain valuable information on our AEMT program that will run from November 3, 2025 until April 7, 2026.

Visit LVHN.org/EMIClasses and select 'AEMT Courses' from the Class Type drop-down menu to register for one of the virtual information sessions.

04/04/2025

Our EMT program provides hands-on training that prepares for real emergency situations. Students learn everything from medical/trauma assessments to EMT skill interventions to patient transport—skills that truly make an impact in the field.