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
Prepare for your post-graduation interviews with a strong and honest response to the question that matters
As you begin your EMS journey, remember: the calls are real, the people are counting on you, and your training is just the beginning
Explore why START triage remains a go-to system for efficient MCI response and field prioritization
Chicopee High School entered into a two-year agreement with National Ambulance to offer an EMT course for high school seniors
The University of Washington defended its program as using the “gold standard,” but said it was committed to transitioning once a better simulator is available
The Ricardo Torres Jr. scholarship was created from a $50,000 donation to the City of New Haven by Lt. Samod Rankins
The National Registry announced the suspension of Distributive Education limits for EMTs, AEMTs, paramedics and EMRs due for recertification next year
Medshore Ambulance officials are working to train and add additional providers, as well as coordinate with area medical centers for transport rigs to avoid a tax increase for residents
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
In this episode, our co-hosts celebrate getting back into the physical classroom with EMS students and geek out over the best methods for getting the information to stick
Examining disciplinary culture, administration and perception in EMS
Graduates from the 2021 class will be honored in August at the Pinnacle Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Arizona
Gone are the days of simply relying on visualizing the tube passing through the cords and watching for tube fogging, thanks to technology that helps verify tube placement
Newark’s fire and police unions raised concerns about training, equipment and compensation related to the new response plan
With skills, preparation and clear expectations, EMTs and paramedics can facilitate productive conversations with bystanders at an incident
The graduation ceremony for the nine Abbott EMS employees coincided with EMS Week
Develop clear parameters with these roles for mentors, mentees and managers
The updated brand is intended to highlight the available prehospital services as a partnership
Learn from the best while establishing your bedrock of clinical progression
Honolulu EMS Director Dr. Jim Ireland said that the agency has remained well-staffed and resilient despite the COVID-19 pandemic
Yolanda Johnson spent 10 years on an ambulance before facing new challenges as an EMS instructor
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