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
Marking 20 years in March 2025, the seminar honors Dr. F.W. Miltenberger’s EMS legacy while continuing to educate emergency responders
Steve Whitehead and Dr. David Tan discuss the EMS response to a patient who is allegedly drunk and has been seen by providers many times in the past
When the overtime pool is deep, many EMTs and paramedics will swim for as long as they possibly can
Jason Gross, who is a flight paramedic, said he used a pillow, cardboard and tape to fashion a splint for the woman
NFPA 3000 isn’t a tactical document or a policies and procedures manual; it’s a framework to develop programs that integrate planning, response and recovery to active shooter hostile events
Paramedics from several EMS agencies teaching hands-only CPR to passengers at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
In honor of EMS Week, North Stonington Ambulance taught kids about the EMS industry by demonstrating on stuffed animals
An EMT’s attack of a restrained patient is a reminder for all leaders to discuss response to provocations and consider body-worn cameras to capture the EMS point-of-view
In EMS, most providers learn their most important lessons by doing; here are three lessons learned that you should never forget – no matter how long you’ve been in EMS
Strategies for pre-planning and day-of execution of a successful active shooter drill or violent threat mass casualty exercise
The three organizations are working together to offer free training during National EMS Week
Sullivan County Rep. John Crawford sponsored a bill that would allow EMS agencies in five counties to teach both basic and advanced EMT classes
Test your knowledge to make sure you’re up to speed, or find out if you need to refer back to your flashcards
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The new team is made up of eight paramedics who will now be on the front lines with firefighters and police officers
This five-step crisis communication process can improve interactions with both partners and patients
State agencies, the district of Columbia and the federal government are participating in hurricane response training as part of 2018 National Level Exercise
An evidence-based, consensus approach to managing unconscious and arresting patients with a mechanical assist device, like LVAD
A city manager confirmed that officials are investigating the allegations that fire department paramedics and management falsified training documents
When it comes to respiratory distress calls in the field, EMS providers need to be aware they play a large part of the patient’s continuing care story
One county in Texas found a cost-effective way to get epinephrine in the hands of those first to arrive to allow them to treat patients quicker
Our co-hosts discuss changing the focus of EMS education in order to teach today’s EMT and paramedic students
Monterey County alleged that training documents were falsified after all 23 Salinas Fire Department paramedics failed to keep up with certification requirements
While EMS education and protocols are important, experience proves that every situation is different and nuanced
In the event of an MCI, there may be a number of victims who require immediate treatment to stop life-threatening hemorrhaging
It’s important to brush up on protocols, equipment and other areas of EMS after taking some time away from the field
Our co-hosts discuss the ever-changing practice of airway management
Discuss these ambulance crash characteristics with your department’s emergency vehicle operators
The iPhone app allows EMS personnel to manage their continuing education and recertification components
A federal investigation was launched after a whistleblower alerted authorities about records that falsely showed his attendance at trainings he never completed
Vehicle vs. multiple pedestrian incidents, especially terrorism attacks, are high-risk and happen with surprisingly common frequency
Sinister mass casualty violent attacks require additional preplanning and post-MCI recovery efforts from EMS