Education & Outreach
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St. John’s Burn Center offers a variety of burn and fire-related educational programs. These educational programs include classroom education on fire safety for school children, fire safety and first aid courses, professional lectures (first responder needs and physician CME), and participation in various health and safety fairs.

An Advanced Burn Life Support Course is also provided, which is an eight hour course that focuses on the emergent care and treatment of the burn victim from the time of injury until transport. This course is recommended for physicians, physician assistants and nurses. Community educational programs related to burn and fire topics can be scheduled by contacting our Trauma and Burn Outreach Coordinator at 417-820-6672.

St. John’s Burn and Wound Center is dedicated to promoting the safety and health of our community. A variety of community services and educational opportunities are offered and can be tailored educational programs to meet the needs of: