EMS Training and Education
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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
Rapid decision-making and risk assessment skills make EMS professionals a perfect fit for high-paying safety leadership roles
9 tips to quickly find a patient’s pedal pulse for checking lower extremity circulation
The archive of more than 100 of Stout’s articles and essays was funded through a partnership between FirstWatch and AIMHI
Co-host Kelly Grayson is joined by guest host Rob Lawrence and Dr. Peter Antevy for discussions on the move back to in-person conferences, the “secret sauce” of online education, and to honor the memory of a professional colleague
Acadian collaborated with the Boy Scouts of America and We Are Blood to expand the programs to Bastrop County
Morgan Dardia, a high school student, lacrosse goalie and daughter of a fire captain, recently completed her EMT courses
Setla was a talented filmmaker who communicated the reality of EMS to educate, entertain and advocate
Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others
You cannot make the right decision if you are addressing the wrong issue
The program would focus on recruiting people of color and women to become firefighter-paramedics and supporting them financially while they complete the academic work necessary to qualify
Emory Emergency Medical Service managers and members say they were given no prior warning that the program would be ending
With the widespread use of online technologies for departmental meetings and training, leaders must consider continuous improvement opportunities
Paramedic Brodie Verworn said he decided to start a new service after seeing the rising population strain fire district infrastructure
One EMS director said participation in fall and spring training programs reduced by half in 2020
Doctors said the blow to the boy’s chest disrupted his hearth rhythm, causing a sudden cardiac arrest
Haiti Air Ambulance EMT Claudel Gedeon aims to become Haiti’s first-ever paramedic by completing the program at Dixie State University
Linking field providers to organization vision by involving field supervisors in decision making and administrative training
Influence growth where you are able, while defining your own success
First responders must be clear about their observations and follow key documentation guidelines to be considered as a credible witness
Rockford dispatchers were taught to catch the signs early to notify EMS providers and police
On and off-the-record training to teach new leaders how to achieve change, and that in some cases, failure is “OK”
Members of IMSA’s AMR Safety Team break down the unique opportunity in motorsport medical and rescue response
The American Heart Association courses were recognized for their use of an adaptive learning model involving AI and customization
The Kiwanis Club of Concord has supported the New Hampshire Technical Institute’s public safety programs for more than 30 years
The Columbus Division of Fire program launched two years ago to provide more opportunities for women and people of color
Examining the types of medical errors prehospital providers are susceptible to, the contributing factors and how infusion pumps can safeguard against medication errors
With over 1.5 million listens, the Inside EMS podcast, featuring Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson, is a fan favorite delivering the word on the EMS street
St. George Island Firefighter/First Responder Brian Stephen Smith drowned while attempting to rescue two people in August
The program would cut the time paramedics need to spend in nursing school in half
Funding will be awarded based on certain criteria, including financial need and academic merit
The partnership will launch a student outreach program to get high schoolers interested in medical careers
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