EMS Training and Education
Learn how implicit bias is shaping (and harming) the care we give to female patients
We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips
The bill would create the First Responder Loan Forgiveness Program, under which college graduates could have up to $16,000 in loans forgiven
The Arkansas Department of Health reported that nearly 800 EMTs and paramedics have not renewed their license this year
Researchers aim to identify the critical skills required for public safety professionals to succeed in a leadership role
The Vernon Township Volunteer Fire Department upgraded its quick response unit, primarily run by college students, to increase staffing levels
Swansea Ambulance Corps interns are working as EMTs to advance their careers in the medical field
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the revitalization of a blog and podcast aimed at educating EMT students in a new style of teaching by providing them with several patient interactions
EMS training gaps in lifting practices, medical measuring and monitoring, and providing compassionate care put patients and providers at risk
Paramedic Bart Buckendorf will visit more than 30 towns to teach a class and raise awareness of the dangers of SIDS
Our co-hosts are joined by Austin Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) Chief to discuss staggering survey results about the prevalence of violence in EMS
Behind the effort to update the 2009 National EMS Education Standards and what it means for the industry
Pre-oxygenate, evaluate for LEMONS and position a patient of any size correctly to help secure an airway
Aspirus Riverview Hospital and Mid-State Technical College partnered to open a simulation center to train healthcare professionals
We’ve all heard about getting ‘back to the basic,’ but sometimes paramedics need to make sure they get back to the advanced, as well
This week, 40 first responders from multiple agencies gathered for the first nine-week training session
First responders who have been assaulted need more counseling on what they can expect from the legal system, study says
Our co-hosts discuss airway management and its important role in EMS, including common misconceptions and the standard all providers should strive for
Rice University conducted an in-depth analysis of 911 calls, determining fire trucks were responding to 25% of calls where an ambulance was required
The Armstrong Ambulance Service taught cadets hands-only CPR and Stop the Bleed techniques to ready them for the field
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services gave all dispatch centers a deadline to either be EMD certified or to submit a timeline for compliance
Please take a couple moments to answer these multiple-choice questions, which will help us capture how your agency is staying up to date on training for EMS treatment of bariatric patients
EMS, police and fire personnel need to prepare for being asked to leave a restaurant, coffee shop or grocery store
This timely and important event is a significant cross-disciplinary training opportunity for all public safety personnel
County officials hope to have 12 additional tactical paramedics by the end of September
The company is providing self defense classes after two Boston EMTs were attacked while responding to an emergency call
Educate partners and update CPR protocols while considering how to deploy a mechanical CPR device in the field
EMS1 and Fitch & Associates take an in-depth look at EMS trends in the U.S. and set a foundation for assessing how the EMS profession is changing
Train for different BLS and ALS techniques so you can deliver an adequate breath to every patient, every time
The incident resulted in a scathing investigation, which revealed the fire department had been practicing medical techniques on dead bodies for at least 25 years
State funding is a great choice for EMS agencies that do not meet eligibility requirements or have applied for and not been awarded funds from major grant programs