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ProAction Celebrates Sandra Goode’s Selection for Leadership Texas Class of 2024

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We are thrilled to announce that Sandra Goode, our esteemed Fiscal Manager at ProAction, Inc., has been chosen as a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2024. This prestigious selection places her among an elite group of 85 women leaders, handpicked from across the Lone Star State, to participate in the United States’ longest-running women’s leadership development program.

Leadership Texas, the flagship initiative by Leadership Women (LW), is renowned for its impactful role in fostering women’s leadership. Since its inception in 1983, it has been at the forefront of equipping women with the knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to excel in their personal and professional lives. This year’s theme, “LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE: LEADING IN THE LONE STAR STATE,” promises an enriching journey through Dallas, Lubbock, and San Antonio, offering insights into the unique opportunities and challenges within these communities.

Sandra’s selection is a testament to her exceptional leadership qualities and her commitment to professional growth. “This is an incredible opportunity. I’m eager to meet women leaders from across Texas passionate about leadership development. I intend to incorporate the diverse perspectives I will encounter in my own leadership skills,” she expressed. With a rich academic background in Government and Political Science from New Mexico State University and Accounting from the University of Phoenix, Sandra is well-equipped to make the most of this program.

Throughout the year-long program, Sandra will engage with thought leaders, government officials, and experts, gaining cutting-edge information that will undoubtedly enrich her contributions to ProAction and the broader community. The program is designed to broaden participants’ perspectives on state issues by exploring them in three Texas cities, enriching their understanding and ability to impact our evolving state positively.

ProAction is incredibly proud of Sandra’s achievement. Her selection reinforces our belief in the importance of continuous learning and leadership development. As she embarks on this journey, we look forward to the innovative ideas and fresh perspectives she will bring back to our organization, inspired by her experiences and the influential network of women leaders she will join.

We also extend our gratitude to Leadership Women and the program sponsors, including Sempra Infrastructure, Walker & Dunlop, Texas Instruments, and PepsiCo, for their commitment to advancing women’s leadership. Their support makes it possible for leaders like Sandra to participate in such transformative experiences.

For those interested in following Sandra’s journey or exploring Leadership Women’s programs, we encourage visiting their website at www.leadership-women.org. Here’s to Sandra Goode and her promising journey ahead with Leadership Texas!

 

ProAction EMS: The Trusted EMS Provider for the El Paso Chihuahuas

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In the bustling world of professional sports, ensuring the safety and well-being of athletes and spectators alike is of paramount importance. When it comes to the El Paso Chihuahuas, the official Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, one name stands out as the trusted provider of emergency medical services (EMS): ProAction EMS.

ProAction Emergency Services Institute has built a solid reputation as a leading provider of comprehensive EMS services, prioritizing excellence, professionalism, and reliability. Our partnership with the El Paso Chihuahuas is a testament to our commitment to ensuring the safety and health of players, coaching staff, and fans attending the games.

ProAction EMS boasts a highly skilled and experienced team of certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics who are adept at handling a wide range of medical emergencies. Their personnel undergo rigorous training and are equipped with the latest medical technologies and equipment to provide prompt and efficient care during games and events.

ProAction EMS maintains a strong presence at Southwest University Park, the home stadium of the El Paso Chihuahuas. With strategically located medical stations and personnel, our response time is swift, ensuring that any medical incidents are addressed promptly and efficiently. ProAction EMS professionals are trained to handle a diverse range of situations, from minor injuries to critical medical emergencies.

Beyond our role as the official EMS provider, ProAction EMS actively engages with the El Paso community. We conduct CPR and first aid training sessions, provide health and safety education, and participate in local initiatives to promote wellness and emergency preparedness.

As the official EMS provider of the El Paso Chihuahuas, ProAction Event Medical Services plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of players, staff, and fans. With our commitment to excellence, experienced team, rapid response capabilities, and community engagement, ProAction EMS is an indispensable partner in the success of the Chihuahuas and the safety of everyone involved.

 

EMT STUDENTS EAGER TO SERVE

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The morning class of ProAction EMT students is graduating on March 24th. They are the latest group to learn to provide emergency medical care to the sick, injured, or wounded. Part of their instruction was using their knowledge to respond to real-life 911 medical calls.

This class has 20 students, ten women and ten men, each bringing their own background and perspectives. What they have in common could be bravery, but the EMT students say it’s all about the patients.

“I can hardly wait to get out there and make a difference in people’s lives.”

– Bernadette Moore, EMS student and ProAction graduate

Each class is taught by professional paramedics with decades of combined experience. One instructor was a Fort Bliss helicopter paramedic, before that a firefighter, and now an instructor.

“The best part of educating the next generation of EMTs is helping pass on the desire to be educated in Emergency Medical Services,” Instructor Robert Watts said.

ProAction is accepting new EMT students. We welcome you to tour our facility to learn more about ProAction Emergency Services Institute. Call (915) 532-2771 or email us at [email protected] to get started.

ProAction Receives $25K Grant

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ProAction Emergency Services Institute Receives Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

ProAction Emergency Services Institute announced it was awarded a Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® (HKHF) grant by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). The HKHF funding will support BCBSTX’s commitment to community-based organizations supporting children and families that focus on health and wellness and target impacts of socio-economic and social determinants of health, as well as economic opportunity.

Career Opportunities for Communities

The shortage of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) is sorely felt in the El Paso community, especially in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic that necessitates hospital transportation and care. For ProAction this is a major opportunity for communities of color, and especially women, to become EMT’s and work in a field that consistently hires.

“ProAction Emergency Medical Services Institute offers a 5-month EMT program that allows students to attend class with a flexible schedule. The training the students receive is invaluable as it prepares them for medical emergencies that range from first aid care to saving lives,”

said Dusty Warden, ProAction, Director of Operations

Upon completion of the course the student must certify as an EMT by the state Texas. There are many opportunities in the medical field that EMT’s are prime for, such working in hospital emergency rooms, doctor’s offices, medical transport or as ProAction first responders.

“We are happy to award these grants that will support and nurture meaningful and transformational projects across Texas,” said Sheena Payne, BCBSTX’s director of Community Investments. “Strategically, it is also important that we continue to aid community-based organizations that are directly supporting children and families with health and wellness equity as well as building foundations for economic opportunity.”

The HKHF program – which centers on nutrition, physical activity, disease prevention and management and supporting safe environments – has awarded more than $20 million in funding since inception, and this year will impact the lives of more than 5 million children and adults in Texas.

Best CPR Classes in El Paso, TX

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Find the Best CPR Class for You!

You may find yourself needing a CPR class, either now or in the near future.  Getting certified in CPR seems like a daunting task. Also, you’ve got to make time to get this done, find a class, get registered… it just seems like a lot of work.

Well, we are here tAHA Training Center Logoo help. ProAction Emergency Services Institute is one of El Paso’s largest American Heart Association training centers. We offer BLS for Healthcare Providers, Heartsaver CPR, First Aid Classes, and a variety of other options. So, if you are taking CPR to rank for nursing school or if your job requires BLS certification, we have options for you.

We offer a student to manikin ratio of 1 to 1. Accordingly, this means you get your own manikin and do not have to share with others. Our equipment is state of the art, with CPR feedback meters. Studies have also shown that feedback devices help you achieve mastery of critical CPR skills and shorten the time to demonstrate competence. Our manikins provide visual feedback your chest compressions rate, depth, and recoil.

Which class should you take?

 

  1. Face-to-face, instructor-led CPR class: If you are a traditional learner, you can register for our traditional CPR classes. We offerInstructor demonstrating CPR on a manikin classes on weekdays, weekends, and evenings. You can find our entire schedule by clicking here.
  2. Online: We offer AHA CPR classes using a blended learning model. You can take the classroom portion online, from the comfort of your own home. Then, once you have finished the online portion, give us a call to schedule your skills assessment, which takes just about an hour to complete. Once you finish your hands-on portion, we will then issue your AHA course completion certificate. This certification is exactly the same as if you had taken a traditional course.   It is important to know that most schools and employers will not accept a CPR card that does not require a skills assessment.

We also offer first aid courses, EMT programs, and many other courses for medical professionals and first responders. Give us a call at 915-532-2771 or visit www.pro-action.org to learn more.

EMT Shortage Gets Relief in Borderland
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The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has approved ProAction Emergency Services Institute for the state’s first pilotAdvanced EMT patch program facilitating Advanced EMT training in Texas. This will help to address the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) shortage in Texas and open career opportunities for certified Advanced EMTs (AEMT).

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent healthcare worker burn-out amplified the already limited pool of emergency medical services professionals. The Open Enrollment course teaches advanced skills, providing a higher level of medical care such as medication administration and intubation.

“We are proud and excited to be able to host this new program. It gives us the opportunity to prepare more EMT’s at the advanced level to help fill-in the EMT shortage gap.” -ProAction Education Director, Luis Ortiz

Typically, you must already be certified as an EMT to progress to Advanced EMT, however this unique pilot program aims to train advanced level providers without having prior medical experience. An Advanced EMT is eligible for a higher level of compensation. EMTs are employed with hospitals, ambulance service providers, doctor’s offices, and federal, city and county government agencies.
ProAction has graduated hundreds of EMT candidates since 2006.

ProAction is the premier EMS training facility in El Paso with flexible classes available morning and evening. Registration is now open for the Civilian to Advanced EMT course. To apply call (915) 532-2771 or email [email protected].