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
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
New CPR guidelines question mechanical devices — but field realities tell another story
The science of active shooter response is relatively new; is there a better model?
Community paramedics also receive training in areas such as primary care, public health, disease management and mental health
“As we all know, CPR saved my life earlier this year,” Hamlin said at the event. “Ever since, I’ve just always wanted to do my part in raising awareness and the importance of CPR.”
While the concept has been around for decades, it’s the buzzy term that’s prompted the recent focus on this approach to work
Watch as EMS clinicians respond to an allergic reaction at, of all places, an allergy clinic
Recently demoted Chief Michael Gala told Arnaldo Rodriguez not to return to the academy
Career paths for a U.S. Army MOS 68W (health care specialist)
Community Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter-EMT Nahit Oral’s body will be flown back to his native country of Turkey
Celebrating outstanding achievement by collegiate EMS, innovation at the NCEMS conference
Students and others get a chance to learn critical disaster response skills at Texas A&M
The GO2VENT by Vortran is a gas-powered device worth considering for disaster plans
“The most useful books that I’ve read from the perspective of practicing medicine are non-medical books.”
MassBay Community College students learn canine first-aid
Human memory is more than information storage and retrieval
A new Las Cruces, New Mexico, program aims to better serve community members experiencing mental health emergencies
“Our high-fidelity program is designed to look very realistic,” said Dr. Nicholas Kman, professor of emergency medicine at Ohio State College of Medicine
Daniel Lamothe became “medically distressed” and was treated immediately, according to Santa Cruz County
A back-to-basics review of communication center types and facility equipment, plus must-have dispatcher skills
Austin-Travis County EMS providers taught area paramedicine students
This webinar covers stroke assessment, recognition and timely decision-making as to where to transport a patient for intervention
EMS leaders described Dr. Leonard Cobb as a giant, pioneer and luminary whose work “touched the lives of thousands worldwide”
If passed, the measure would create public-private partnerships to fund education
AMR has also purchased supplies for Sensory Kits for each of its 14 ambulances, including ear protection, a doodle pad, a stress ball, fidget marble, fidget spinner and a pop-it device
Captain Ashley Losch explains the endless coordination at play, identifies the biggest hurdles ahead, and even spills a little big game tea
The key to understanding how others see us is to first see ourselves clearly
The Charlie Riley Community Service Scholarship Foundation has given 333 scholarships over 17 years
Our cohosts, shocked by the bodycam footage in the case of the Ill. EMTs charged with murder, discuss how apathy can develop and how leaders can prevent it