Helps train staff for real-life scenarios

Quality EMS is one of the first independent EMS agency in the region to introduce cadavers into their skills proficiency reviews in an effort to simulate the real skin and bones paramedics will work with in the field.

While most programs rely on classroom education and practice on mannequins, Quality EMS introduced cadavers this year to practice incisions and simulate realistic fluid buildup that is not possible with mannequins.

“We want to be pros,” said Conrad Pfeifer, executive director of Quality EMS. “We don’t want to be volunteers that are doing that. We want these guys to be considered professional.”

Pfeifer said the cadavers also allow their paramedics to see real vocal cords and lung inflation, so they’re not seeing it for the first ti

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