Complete this Boston Marathon Training Course and earn the 6.0 credit hours approved by Mass State Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). Upon completion of all lessons and quizzes a certificate with your certification # can be downloaded for you to print. It will also be sent via your registered email. Submit it to your EMS Region.
Important! You must register as an EMT / Paramedic / Advanced Paramedic on the Registration Page to earn the 6.0 credit hours. Once registered, and all lessons and quizzes are completed, you will earn a certificate with your certification # to be submitted to your EMS Region.
Description:
This course prepares EMS personnel, including EMTs, Paramedics, and Advanced Paramedics, to provide expert pre-hospital care during large-scale endurance events like the Boston Marathon. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of event-specific protocols, including triaging patients, managing medical emergencies, and coordinating with medical tents and hospitals. Special focus is placed on handling conditions like exertional heat stroke, dehydration, and cardiac events under high-pressure conditions. The course emphasizes rapid assessment, effective communication, and seamless integration into the broader medical response team to ensure timely and life-saving care for runners, spectators, and volunteers.
