BEFAST training helps new graduates, as well as experienced paramedics

League City EMS medics participated in a UTMB Health Stroke Program hands-on assessment practice session.

The medics simulated the BEFAST assessment on normal patients vs. stroke patients to check balance, eyes, face, arm, speech and time.

“I highly recommend this lecture to any EMS company,” said Michelle Vu, UTMB Health Neurosciences service line director. “Now, we are seeing many EMS companies having to hire new graduates due to COVID, resulting in an overall need for education. This type of course is not only helpful to new graduates, but also a nice refresher for more experienced paramedics.”