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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
Tuesday’s theme aims to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and preparedness within the EMS industry and in local communities
Learn more about the accreditation process before voluntary AEMT accreditation becomes available on January 1, 2025
Here’s an overview of what naloxone is and how responders are helping curb the opioid epidemic
Building named after Freedom House in Pittsburgh, ‘program to train unemployed and underemployed black men and women as medical technicians’
Hypothermic trauma patients are less likely to survive their injuries, when compared to similar patients who are normothermic
Basic program held at facility provides reliable, centrally located space
Officials apologized for the incident but insisted the blood was clean and posed no danger
Teens will learn emergency protocol, how to be of help and support during time of crisis, from fires to first aid to assistance during natural disaster
A 12-lead EKG is a snap shot in time that may not fully reflect the dynamic myocardial oxygen supply vs. demand characteristics of ACS
Academic dishonesty is probably more rampant than we believe and needs to be actively prevented
For me, the most important negative to the idea is whether there are reasonable career enhancements available to those providers
Consider using this PPE safety video in your EMT or refresher class
This year’s show in Baltimore saw a number of highlights
Follow these tips to make BLS Healthcare Provider class memorable and effective for students
Getting the most from your medical director is largely up to you — probably more than you realize
Too often, paramedics think of the 12-lead EKG as just one of the things to check off the list
Groundhog Day movie pretty much describes the current state of EMS continuing education
In this economy, EMS professionals seem to be considering a number of factors when choosing nursing programs
Your goal is to use this powerful ally to get your message out
There is a way to emerge from court with your pride, integrity, reputation and sanity intact
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right program. Here are my top eight
You’d better get out your handkerchief: an old EMS tradition is fading fast
Continuing education requires relevance and active learning in order to be interesting for the experienced provider
The eight-hour class included lessons in communicating relative to patient assessment, common answers, and anatomy
Students use manikins to learn basic medical skills and earn their CPR certifications