EMS Training and Education
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
A guide to more realistic simulations
Rescuers need to anticipate specific medical problems and patient needs as they prepare to encounter patients in a collapsed structure or debris pile
The new curriculum, which will be rolled out in 2020, requires all children to learn how to administer CPR, why defibrillators are used and other skills
Under the new law, volunteer firefighters who commit three years of service can be reimbursed for their EMT course, saving them around $2,000
The NAEMSE, NAEMSA and the International Association of Flight and Critical Care Paramedics said it’s time for paramedics to obtain an associate degree
Despite the growing pains and staffing shortages, degree requirements will improve EMS in the long-run
The scope of practice expert panel examined evidence to determine if a procedure or skill is beneficial to patients and can be done safely by EMS providers
Hal is one of the most advanced human simulators and can replicate many human vital signs — heartbeat, blood pressure, pulse, blood oxygen levels and breathing
EMS and hospital staff practiced steps for a scenario in which a University of Iowa student fell ill with an unknown pathogen
The Jerry W. Waters Scholarship Endowment will help students in Aiken Technical College’s EMS department receive training to help save other people’s lives
In addition to earning a high school diploma, some students at Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler will be able to graduate with an EMT license
The abundance of online tools and training information requires the careful evaluation of what is and isn’t helpful
NIOSH line of duty death investigation recommendations for conducting welfare checks are applicable to every EMS agency
The science behind successful learning, classroom teaching and clinical precepting in EMS
New Orleans EMS officials said they are highly and uniquely trained to save people in even the strangest of situations
Kathy Andress, an advanced EMT for Arlee Ambulance, helped organize the training session to teach staff how to help victims of a shooting or mass casualty
Tips for training EMS providers on interpreting a 12-lead, from studying EKG renderings and understanding their clinical significance
The Red Cross announced it will provide online classes to teach people how to properly deal with an opioid overdose
The National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health was awarded up to $2.3 million to deliver trauma training to high school students
The American Heart Association found that a five-minute CPR lesson at a kiosk teaches people the lifesaving skill as well as a 30-minute class
For the first responders attending an active assailant workshop, there was no shortage of real-life case studies from which to learn
An investigation found that at least five Armstrong Ambulance paramedics falsified records for advanced cardiac life support, CPR and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Using sensory cues, active simulation and stratified debriefings to help paramedic students build upon their foundational training through real-time scenarios
Teaming up with local colleges can bring your community paramedicine program expert assistance today while paving the way for progress tomorrow
Rom Duckworth shares his top tips, ideas and resources for improving initial and ongoing EMS education
The Health Careers Expo gave students hands-on experiences including taking part in simulation activities, such as reviving a heart attack patient
NFPA 3000 provisional standard brought EMS, firefighters and law enforcement together to tackle interagency training
Competence is the minimum goal for EMT and paramedic students. EMS educators need to put their students on the path to mastery
20-60-90 minute rule underscores the importance of rapidly accessing trauma patients and transporting patients to definitive surgical care
Are you ready to respond to a cardiac emergency? Prove by taking our 10-question quiz
Our co-hosts tackle the topic of paramedic education and how it would affect the EMS industry
