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
Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences
EMS clinicians should rely on their assessment and facts when assessing people with a suspected factitious disorder
In this EMS One-Stop episode, Dr. Dave Williams explains how a new master’s-level course will empower leaders to solve systemic challenges using proven methodologies — and why quality must be a leadership priority
Our co-hosts discuss a recent study out of the UK that puts the use of epinephrine in prehospital cardiac arrest patients into question
Stop the Bleed shows people of all ages and backgrounds how not to be bystanders in an era when mass-casualty tragedies appear to strike from every which way
When a patient’s life is in your hands, you need to know the risk factors, signs and symptoms of PE
Clyde High School is considering a program that would allow seniors to be EMT-certified upon graduation
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article on the topic of late-night fatigue in EMS and how addressing those issues can lead to increased retention rates in the industry
The study showed a lack of ‘clear improvement in functional recovery’ in patients treated with epinephrine
School officials hope the class will equip students with better communication skills and the appropriate responses in various emergency situations
“There are just not as many people as we used to see going through paramedic programs. It’s a national issue”
Voluntary turnover and involuntary turnover of part-time and full-time EMS providers was studied to determine the overall EMS turnover rate
John Powell, 48, said he suffered breathing problems and needed emergency care after police allegedly asked paramedics to inject him with ketamine
The lawsuit names Pima County, Rural/Metro Fire Department and an individual deputy and paramedic as defendants
You may be surprised to treat more psych than critical patients, but protect the ABCs and you’ll be off to a great start in a career in EMS
Jouette Harrison, an avid musician, used his favorite rock and roll songs to remember the required information for ALS drugs
The 29th annual South Central Minnesota Safety Camp, planned by first responders, teaches skills to children entering grades four through seven
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article detailing possible legislation in California that would allow nonviolent, convicted felons to enter the EMS field
EMS1 and Fitch & Associates take an in-depth look at EMS trends in the United States and set a foundation for assessing how the EMS profession is changing
EMS providers will now be able to import CAPCE approved education records directly into their NREMT account
Changing a fragmented industry from the bottom up
Until Aberdeen Fire & Rescue is a fully accredited paramedic education center, a training program is in place for aspiring paramedics
Our co-hosts talk with paramedic student Reagan DeLuca about the process of learning and how confident he feels in his knowledge
First responders, police officers, firefighters, and others attended Thursday’s first day of Armor Up, a two-day training event
American Heart Association is seeking to spin off a business that trains healthcare providers on best practices in CPR and other life-saving techniques
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article about a pulled drug trial in Minnesota and its implication for local emergency responders
The American Heart Association said traditional CPR methods are falling short due to a “decay of skills” over time
The two-week camp for high schoolers will teach them about bleeding control, airway management, rescue techniques and mass casualty response
Make information sharing a part of your mass casualty incident protocols, especially in incidents involving children or unknown illness
Following the shooting at YouTube headquarters, Google and YouTube donated $280K to a community foundation to fund police, first responder training
Takeaways and lessons for EMS providers in the wake of one agency’s ketamine administration PR nightmare
EMS leaders respond to Star Tribune report of administering ketamine to agitated, restrained patients in Minneapolis
Ensure your EMS providers understand when to use video laryngoscopes and airway anatomy, and practice their intubation skills