EMS Online Training News & Articles

How to make scene safety a core part of every EMS response

Attacks on EMS providers by the very people we are trying to help are becoming all too common: Review your safety practices and training

What paramedics want in 2023

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3,100 paramedics weigh in on reducing stress, staffing challenges and leadership shortfalls

Discriminatory item analysis: A test administrator’s best friend

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Analyzing test question performance can help EMS educators identify where students are missing concepts and to remove the emotional burden from grading

Lexipol celebrates 20 years of public safety service

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A simple policy shop for police has grown into a comprehensive suite of operational and wellness solutions for first responders

Preventing violence against EMS personnel

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Violence prevention training and situational awareness can help keep EMS providers safe on scene

EMS and extrication: Coordinating clinical care during vehicle rescue

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Follow these steps to define roles, identify and mitigate hazards, and work toward the best possible patient outcome

From the pitcher's mound to the recliner: Where to practice patient assessment skills

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Create and complete realistic patient assessment scenarios to challenge EMS students, new EMTs and new paramedics

Digital Edition: Safe transport, from point A to B

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Download your copy, featuring red lights and siren myths, traffic incident management and safe lifting tips

Next-gen BVM

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Protect patients from over-ventilation and pulmonary injury with a bag-valve-mask that helps regulate rate and volume

What to do if you suspect Munchausen syndrome

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EMS clinicians should rely on their assessment and facts when assessing people with a suspected factitious disorder

How to buy online training systems (eBook)

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Download this EMS1 online training systems buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

Don't do these 5 things while de-escalating mental health/substance abuse crises

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Creating a safe scene begins with understanding how your patient’s mental and physical health connect, and in avoiding these pitfalls

5 EMS TikTok creators you should follow

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From equipment hacks to patient care tips and interview coaching for new recruits, these providers are educating others on the popular social media app

What paramedics want in 2022

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3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey

Quiz: Are you at risk for burnout?

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This 10-question quiz covers common symptoms of burnout to help you assess your risk and take steps to reduce your stress

Breaking down burnout: 3 warning signs and 3 coping strategies

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Here’s how to spot the effects of cumulative workplace stress and how to manage it for better mental and physical health

3 steps to improve EMS situational awareness, spot danger

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The more complex the skill, the more attention it requires; so how do we get work done and still maintain awareness of the whole scene?

5 scene size-up tips for EMS providers

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You are the first arriving unit to a potentially chaotic scene; does your scene size-up for other units measure up?

Implementing a training program to prevent EMS assaults

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Learn how ATCEMS identified EMS training goals and implemented an assault reporting function to protect providers from violence

11 videos to help providers prevent violence, escalation

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These videos demonstrate how to predict scene safety, handle violent patient outbursts and maintain a safe scene on each call

Rapid response: 5 ways to be prepared for an MCI in your community

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Focusing on swift triage, being good at the basics and having a plan for exfiltrating the wounded are essential steps to immediate lifesaving measures

Expert tips for EMS handling of behavioral emergencies

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Prepare for behavioral emergencies by understanding pathophysiology, personal protection, patient handling and restraint techniques, and the importance of documentation