EMS Training and Education
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EMS Training and Education Resources
Resiliency training and a CISM program laid a foundation for the Richmond Ambulance Authority to support its providers’ mental health
There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
Practical, authentic ways to show gratitude and strengthen community ties with the people who respond first when it matters most
Put yourself in the patient’s position to gain an understanding of how their fear may complicate your interventions
Because most EMS providers infrequently encounter sick pediatric patients, it is important to regularly refresh knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology and life-saving treatments
Lessons learned from a fatal duck boat incident in Table Rock Lake, near Branson, Missouri
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson also discuss the recent story about a televison station accusing EMTs of posing at an accident scene
All three responders said that they immediately fell back on their training, which helped ensure a safe delivery even if the circumstances weren’t ideal
The board voted to discontinue the degree and certificate program due to low enrollment
Consolidating services, hiring paid staff, and evolving the existing system are necessary changes to ensure the public remains protected
The increase to 170 hours for hazmat and WMD training is being blamed for a drop-off in volunteers but the state emergency services director says its based on national education guidelines
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson also discuss the differences and similarities of EMS in London
You arrive on scene to find staff performing CPR; what are your priorities during this resuscitation?
The symptoms can often be mistaken for other conditions, including drunkenness, and have led to violent situations that could have been diffused had responders recognized the illness
Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson bring expert perspective to hot topics, clinical issues, operational and leadership lessons to EMS personnel and leaders to be safe and successful
It could be a miracle for many if Ill. legislators pass a bill to mandate kids learn the life-saving skills
The value of community participation in disaster mitigation enhances the response knowledge and manpower during a disaster
The program has become a model for the entire state; for $150 per person the EMR training totes hands-on emergency medical skills at a cost volunteers can afford
One firefighter spent a week on a cruise of the Mexican Riviera, submitting $1,322 in travel and training expenses to the city for reimbursement
Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson bring expert perspective to hot topics, clinical issues, operational and leadership lessons to EMS personnel and leaders to be safe and successful
When training sessions are thrown together without much thought, it puts student safety at risk
Concerns over “blatant disregard for safety” in drill meant to scare students into action
He stopped to help after witnessing a crash, and was able to assist with the patient’s major leg trauma before ambulances arrived
Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson bring expert perspective to hot topics, clinical issues, operational and leadership lessons to EMS personnel and leaders to be safe and successful
The owner says he’s being treated unfairly by the city after testifying in court that firefighters needed more than a 48-hour training course to become paramedics
