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Teaching EMTs and paramedics to perform in the cognitive, kinesthetic and affective domains requires intentional use of EMS-specific education methodology
Beebe had powerful beliefs about EMS, the provision of EMS education, lifelong learning and professionalism which we can continue to advance
Noah Filer comes out of a coma and learns he’s a double amputee — then completes his goal of becoming a paramedic
Low pay, long hours and high stress are the primary reasons for the shortage; the EMS director said the lack of paramedics has reached “critical levels”
Tessie Odom Smith has undergone five surgeries and is now breathing on her own
The paramedic responded to a call to treat a child with meningitis; the ambulance did not have the right sized equipment to treat the toddler
The girl’s mother was unable to bring the cupcakes she had promised; two paramedics bought cupcakes and toys for the girl
Paramedics responded to the call but then refused to be taken to the scene of the accident via snowmobile, citing regulations that allow them to refuse to help if they feel taking action could be dangerous
The paramedics were forced to work a 20-hour shift to transport a patient; officials said crews regularly work shifts of more than 15 hours
Tessie Odom Smith was responding to a call when the ambulance she was in was struck head-on by a pickup truck; the driver was charged with DUI
The boy’s mother scheduled a private tour of the station for her son’s birthday; the paramedic who delivered him happened to run into them during the tour
A paramedic severely injured in a head-on ambulance crash has received an outpouring of support
By combining salary and cost of living, EMS1 has targeted the 10 best states for EMTs