EMS Training and Education
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
Learn why outcome-based leadership is crucial for making meaningful changes in your agency and community
Discover how fentanyl test strips work, the obstacles to their widespread use and their impact on harm reduction
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is America’s EMS certification organization – here’s how it works
A prospective EMR’s guide to skills, duties and career options
Steve Whitehead shares CPAP contraindications
Take your time to get that tube smoothly, non-traumatically into trachea on 1st pass
U.S. Army Reserve soldiers prepare for mass causality scenarios, medical evacuations and ambulance arrivals with simulation training
OMI President Felix Marquez shares how VR training is helping rural Florida EMS agencies maintain critical pediatric emergency skills
“I knew we needed a miracle to bring Henry back,” Westfield (N.C.) fire chief reflects on responding to one of his own
Incorporating diverse perspectives and solutions from both within and outside the EMS community to foster a better future for EMS professionals
Dan Limmer, educator and self-proclaimed “exam nerd,” shares strategies for successfully completing the NREMT certification test
Assessment and treatment pearls to simplify three common chest trauma presentations
The founders of the Women in Emergency Services association discuss their mission
The inaugural recipient of the James O. Page Legacy Scholarship reflects on his experience at Pinnacle
Think you or someone you know might have measles? Here’s what you need to know
More than 23,000 EMS providers have completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley continues its support for EMS, granting scholarships to aspiring medics while honoring the legacy of EMS pioneer John T. Sloper
David M. Williams, PhD, and Mike Taigman to teach the 12-month interactive, project-based program
Realistic scenarios that reflect the patients EMTs and paramedics regularly encounter are critical to preparing students for the challenges of the EMS profession
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
The agency is reportedly evaluating programs and spending to ensure alignment with Administration priorities
Pennsylvania Ambulance donated the AEV Type 2 ambulance van to the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
Understand some terms related to paramedic care should a loved one need an ambulance
Monitoring AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment
What do femoral pulse, radial pulse and carotid pulse actually indicate?
Avoid false blood pressure readings that could impact patient care. Discover the most frequent BP measurement mistakes and expert-backed techniques for accuracy.
Program aims to recruit and train 50-75 paramedics annually to strengthen workforce
Understand the causes, signs and symptoms, and prehospital treatment for kidney injury
You’re responsible for managing the crash scene; this includes what happens behind the scene as well as at the scene
A unified effort among EMS agencies, hospitals and aviation units ensures faster, lifesaving treatment
