EMS Training and Education
Make no mistake, every EMS provider in every state has a duty to perform a full and complete assessment on every living patient
Learn how long classes take, what they cost and what supplies and uniforms you’ll need to begin your EMT school journey
Identifying and treating tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma
From equipment hacks to patient care tips and interview coaching for new recruits, these providers are educating others on the popular social media app
Fitch also introduced the James O. Page Legacy Scholarship
Troy Fire Chief Eric McMahon: “This grant will fund the training of firefighters to the level of paramedic. This funding could not have come at a better time”
Bryant McGowan became medically distressed, was treated on-site by a paramedic and was transported to Huntsville Hospital
3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey
In response to low staffing, the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency will provide training
“I’m super excited for this honor and so appreciative of this opportunity,” said Matt Parrish, who will attend Pinnacle next week
“Having a simulation lab helps us as providers walk into a room and problem-solve. It really helps us bridge the gap between the patient and us,” a trainee flight medic said
About $450,000 will go to nonprofits that focus on EMT training for young people of color, and $300,000 will go to Interface Children and Family Services
Dr. John S. Karduck, “Doc,” also served as medical director for more than 30 agencies
Washington Township’s new station will be double the size of the current location and feature four drive-through bays, a training area and a storm shelter
How my first agency took a young, under-confident, naïve paramedic and made me a clinician
In this week’s photo, a Mass. firefighter-paramedic trains to keep his skills sharp
This 10-question quiz covers common symptoms of burnout to help you assess your risk and take steps to reduce your stress
The purpose of adult education is to inspire people to change and to empower them to do so
“The EMS profession could withstand a weakened CoAEMSP far easier than it could a weakened NREMT accepted by fewer states”
This week’s photo shows leaders with Northwest EMS training for MCIs, including active shooter situations
A project titled “Next Generation 9-1-1 Media and Your Telecommunicators’ Mental Health” won Navigator 2022 Research Poster of the Year
Here’s how to spot the effects of cumulative workplace stress and how to manage it for better mental and physical health
Some instructors traveled to Guam to present live sessions, with the capstone internship planned for in-person completion at UT Health EMS this summer
The initiative includes a recruiting campaign, no-cost trainings and giving current providers equipment and supplies
Erica Ransom Parks was escorted by a Lumberton Rescue and EMS ambulance with her husband following in a fire truck
Elevate safety for yourself, your team and the patient to a principle and the most important thing throughout the call
“There were insufficient facts to determine if the testing process was violated by the other members of the class,” a D.C. Fire and EMS spokeswoman said
In this episode, our co-hosts reflect on the recent mass shootings in New York, Texas and Oklahoma and how providers should prepare to respond
Focusing on swift triage, being good at the basics and having a plan for exfiltrating the wounded are essential steps to immediate lifesaving measures
