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
From post-9/11 to post-COVID, EMS leaders reflect on systemic cracks — and what must happen now to rebuild a future that works for patients and providers
From chronic burnout and staffing gaps to a lack of meaningful leadership engagement, personnel are sounding the alarm — and offering a roadmap for change
Pediatric respiratory distress doesn’t have to be terrifying — here’s how to handle it
Chuck Simms has been touring firehouses and promoting resources for first responders, including a counseling program
RAA focuses on a culture of safety, resilience training and face time with the chiefs when orienting new employees to the organization
Think you know the tips and tricks to make the process go smoothly? Check your knowledge
More than 80 EMTs can receive an 83% tuition discount from Transformative Healthcare
5 ways to expand your options and forge your EMS career
12 strategies for laying a foundation for a rewarding career while onboarding new employees
The ASM group says with the effects of COVID, it is crucial that EMS agencies and industry leaders honestly evaluate and implement fatigue management practices
The conference, sponsored by Fitch & Associates, will be held at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Marco Island, Florida
There is a groundswell of support to change how lights and sirens are used in EMS to reduce risk to ambulance crews, patients and others
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the EMS Trend Survey 2022, industry education changes and more
A recent poll found that nearly 70% of those who responded hold either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an EMS-related field
Learn more about the NREMT decision to discontinue the psychomotor exam and join the discussion
Build better muscle memory for bleeding control by using training devices that offer a more realistic experience
How we start our day matters
Through the free program, classes that typically takes months to complete can now can be finished in a few weeks
NREMT is discontinuing the ALS psychomotor exam. That’s a good thing, if you let it be
Through a pilot program, the first to gain certifications could be ready for clinical deployments as soon as Feb. 5
Fowler talks Ectochrome, head-up CPR, interleaving, flip phones and Richard Feynman
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome EMS1 columnist Reuben Farnsworth to discuss his perspective on industry education requirements
“We are excited to welcome them to this prestigious executive training program,” said Board Chairman Kevin Dillard
In addition, 40 individuals completed Fitch & Associates’ Communication Center Manager program
Where EMS intersects with palliative care and hospice
Why earning an advanced degree changed my mind
HEENT, palsy, tonic: Brush up on these EMS terms and acronyms while playing the first viral internet sensation of the year
The SAMHSA program is intended to address mental and substance use disorders
“It’s just so hard to recruit and get people who can do the job,” said Suburban EMS Director of Operations Tim Werkheiser
College students Livia Cox and Nick Wells co-founded Middletown Harm Reduction Initiative, hoping to equip those addicted to opioids with lifesaving tools
