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The University of Iowa Simulation in Motion’s three vehicles each carry a simulated emergency bay, ambulance box and four patient simulators.
First responders in Norman drilled several times with several scenarios focusing on quickly treating the wounded
Laguna Beach theater students used their makeup, costume skills to play the part of patients for EMT students
Ukiah hospital’s ‘Trauma Expo’ brings first responders and ED staff together to experience each others’ jobs during an MCI training drill
Four years ago at Chabad of Poway a gunman opened fire during a Passover service, killing one of the congregants and wounding three others
Careerline Tech Center students worked through several scenarios evaluating their skills as they prepare for a career in EMS
“Our high-fidelity program is designed to look very realistic,” said Dr. Nicholas Kman, professor of emergency medicine at Ohio State College of Medicine
The “Simulation In Motion-Iowa” program uses a mobile simulation lab that is meant to take on the look and feel of an ambulance
Providers are able to choose from 45 different training simulations; the most requested topic is sepsis, the unit’s executive director said
The Cedar Rapids firefighters and EMS staff participated in simulated emergency scenarios played out in a fake ER or ambulance built into the back of a semi-truck
In this tip, Gordon Graham reminds first responders not to go on autopilot when it comes to completing training requirements, because “lives depend on it”
More than 80 EMTs can receive an 83% tuition discount from Transformative Healthcare
Build better muscle memory for bleeding control by using training devices that offer a more realistic experience
Lexipol’s Greg Friese, MS, NRP, joins Cebollero and Grayson to discuss the hot topics in 2022, from ambulance safety to provider burnout, and how to steer the EMS ship
Michelle Khare documented her experience with South Metro Fire Rescue in a video that reached 1 million views in just over a week
U.S. Army Reserve soldiers prepare for mass causality scenarios, medical evacuations and ambulance arrivals with simulation training
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Maintaining skill sets through regular training is more important than ever, even if it is through online platforms
Reduce human errors, train rising leaders and trial new equipment with simulation training
The university will buy three semi-trailer sized trucks to house the mobile simulation environments for EMS and nursing students
Online program gives instructors control over their lesson plans and offers realistic emergency care scenarios
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