EMS1 101

EMS 101 articles are intended to educate a non-emergency medical services audience about the emergency medical services profession. These articles are written by EMS1 staff members and EMS1 contributors, and cover a wide range of topics from EMS protocols all paramedics & EMTs should follow to an overview of the necessary requirements for becoming a paramedic.

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EMS discounts: Where to find

EMS discounts are frequently offered for things like auto and homeowner insurance, mobile phone service, and auto servicing

December 06, 2011 10:18 AM

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EMS recruitment strategies for managers

EMS recruitment is an important part of any manager’s job and it is especially true in an industry like EMS where the average age of workers is over 40 years old

December 06, 2011 10:01 AM

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6 reasons to form a strong EMS team

Just like a bridge needs strong pillars for adequate support, the EMS team needs strong, capable members to provide the best level of care

December 06, 2011 09:37 AM

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EMS standards: Safety and ethics

When it comes to EMS standards on safety and ethics, it is important that there are overall guidelines every team member follows

December 06, 2011 08:52 AM

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EMS response: How to prepare for anything

Proper EMS response requires that all equipment, clothing, safety gear and supplies are in their proper place, in good condition and ready to go at a moment’s notice

December 06, 2011 08:16 AM

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Top EMT assessment skills

Honing assessment skills is something all good EMTs do over time so their ability to assess emergency scenes and patients’ needs becomes second nature

December 06, 2011 07:31 AM

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Emergency trauma: How to test and diagnose

Diagnosing an emergency trauma involves everything from chest pain to amputations to snakebites

November 23, 2011 08:51 AM

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