EMS Training and Education
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EMS Training and Education Resources
Practical, authentic ways to show gratitude and strengthen community ties with the people who respond first when it matters most
5 tips to quickly find a patient’s radial pulse for vital sign assessment
Educating patients at the highest risk for suffering a fatal overdose
Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD) compares the effectiveness of two parenteral analgesics in the prehospital setting
St. Charles County Ambulance District proves that excellence in airway care starts with culture, not complexity — backed by data, design and relentless feedback
Distinguishing between the conditions starts with fluid history and symptom patterns
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
Five factors help explain why our current crop of firefighters and firefighter-EMTs never make the move
EMS training in bleeding control must incorporate mass casualty incident plans and drills as well as the need to prioritize patient triage by injury severity, transport priority and the type of treatment – layperson or medical professional – that is required.
Improve students’ patient assessment, priorities, thinking and diagnosis
The fellowship, developed by FirstWatch in cooperation with the Fitch EMS Foundation, includes education and mentoring
Learn what’s changed in the 2021 ACS FTG and how to implement the trauma triage guidelines
After extensive planning and training, the Long Beach IMR Pilot Program has launched to provide safe, timely and appropriate medical care to individuals in crisis
An overview of the current evidence.
Brooke Burton and Bryan Wilson join the podcast to discuss the NEMSQA Quality Improvement Initiative
Dispatchers will have statewide training and certification, and will be eligible for better benefits and earlier retirement
An Interview with Jay Fitch, PhD, about Pinnacle 2022 and beyond
The conference is free for public sector employees, and discussions will include retention, recruitment, 911 and more
In emergency services, the efforts of the crew and lessons learned on the ground are just as important as the outcome
The rise in death notifications during the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the lack of training and impact on EMS provider burnout
This week’s photo depicts members of the Weir (Texas) Volunteer Fire Department training with PHI Air Medical personnel on helicopter assistance
