Mental Wellness for EMS Providers (CAPCE)
By Morgan Gutzman, OTD (Western Michigan University, 2025)
- CAPCE Course ID: 25-ACME-F3-0530
- Time: 60 Minutes
- Format: Video
- CE Credits: 1
- Practice Area(s): MFR/EMR, EMT, Specialist, and Paramedic
- Category: Operations/Preparatory
This course was created by Morgan Gutzman, BS, Paramedic, and Doctor of Occupational Therapy for her doctoral capstone at Western Michigan University. The course reviews the impact of chronic stress, burnout, and trauma on EMS providers, emphasizing self-awareness, resilience, and sustainable recovery. Participants will learn practical strategies for managing stress, recognizing early signs of burnout, and implementing trauma-informed care. The course includes interactive activities, evidence-based interventions, and tools to promote long-term well-being and professional longevity.
✪ Enroll using the Signup form below.
- Course certificate includes CAPCE logo and course number.
- Credits are automatically reported to CAPCE for NREMT and State renewals
- A “credit” is a continuing education unit (CEU) or a continuing education hour (CEH).
- The course category is listed on the course homepage. Our courses use Michigan EMS licensing categories.
- If you do not have a State EMS # or Date of Expiration, use a placeholder such as 0001 and a future date.
- If you do not have an NREMT #, leave that field blank.
- If you have an NREMT #, use your NREMT #, not the EMS ID.
- Enrollment grants access for one year. Re-watch the video or retake the quiz unlimited times.
- To earn another certificate for this course, wait at least 24 hours after completing it and then click the Reset Course button on the course page. Please note that while some states accept duplicate courses, NREMT does NOT accept courses repeated in the same re-registration period.
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