Associate Professor of Special Education Katherine Koch, MEd, Ph.D., NRP, recently published a new book, "Case Studies in EMS: A Reflective Approach." The collection explores real-world emergency medical services situations for paramedics, EMTs, students and educators to enhance their decision-making in emergency response situations.

Koch specializes in teaching courses on special education, including ... (Full Story & Photos)

St. Mary's Advanced Life Support Unit proudly sent speakers and attendees to the EMS World Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This five-day national event convened emergency medical services professionals, educators, and leaders from across the country to advance clinical practice, leadership development, and system innovation.

QA Officer P. Koch presented on the Dangers of Sleep Deprivation in ... (Full Story & Photos)

The 78th Annual St. Mary's County Fair took place September 18th through 21st, 2025. A longstanding tradition amongst the Volunteers with the St. Mary's County Advanced Life Support Unit is to provide Medical support for the Fair goers. Medical assistance has included applying bandaids to transporting an individual suffering from an acute allergic reaction. This year, the weather cooperated and ... (Full Story & Photos)

School Safety

As we arrive at that time of year when kids head back to the classroom, the National Safety Council offers a checklist you can follow to help make sure your student is safe and prepared for the new school year.

Transportation Safety
Walking to school – review your family’s walking safety rules and practice walking to school with your child
Riding a bicycle to school – teach your ... (Full Story & Photos)

Kids and Safe Water Time

Every year, worldwide, 372,000 deaths occur. Drowning is the 3rd most common mortal injury. 10:1 ratio males to females in adolescents as males are the bigger risk takers.
In the United States, the rates of drowning are declining over the past 20 years due primarily to prevention efforts. The most common place children drown is in private home pools.

If your child has ... (Full Story & Photos)