CAPCE

🇺🇸 Today we celebrate 250 years of American independence.

This Independence Day, we honor the enduring spirit of service, sacrifice, and freedom that continues to unite our nation. We extend our sincere gratitude to the EMS professionals, educators, military members, first responders, and all those who dedicate themselves to serving their communities every day.

From all of us at CAPCE, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July.

Happy Independence Day! 🎆

Now Available: CAPCE 2026 Pricing Standards

The updated 2026 CAPCE Pricing Standards are now available for both Organizational Accreditation and Combined Accreditation.

These updated documents provide current application fees, course pricing, participant upload fees, expedited review information, and other pricing details to help providers plan for upcoming applications and course submissions.

Whether you're applying for accreditation, submitting courses, or preparing for your next renewal cycle, we encourage you to review the updated pricing standards before beginning the process.

Thank you for your continued commitment to delivering high-quality EMS continuing education.

🇺🇸 Wisdom Wednesday

As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we're reminded that knowledge has always been one of our nation's greatest strengths.

"Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives."
-James Madison

For EMS professionals, learning is more than a requirement, it's a commitment to providing safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. Every course completed, every skill refined, and every lesson learned helps strengthen our profession and the communities we serve.

Thank you to the EMS educators and clinicians who continue to invest in knowledge and lifelong learning.

Mental Health Monday

Burnout is a familiar topic in healthcare, but new research suggests another challenge deserves greater attention: moral injury.

Unlike burnout, moral injury stems from the conflict of knowing the right thing to do for a patient but being unable to do it because of circumstances beyond your control. Over time, that conflict can affect a clinician's sense of purpose, identity, and well-being.

As EMS professionals continue to serve their communities under demanding conditions, it's important to recognize the emotional weight that comes with the profession. Supporting mental health means understanding these challenges and fostering conversations that help reduce stigma and encourage support.

Read the full HealthExec article in the comments:
https://healthexec.com/topics/healthcare-management/healthcare-staffing/emergency-physicians-burnout-moral-injury