EMS Training and Education
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EMS Training and Education Resources
Resiliency training and a CISM program laid a foundation for the Richmond Ambulance Authority to support its providers’ mental health
There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
Practical, authentic ways to show gratitude and strengthen community ties with the people who respond first when it matters most
Quickly and confidently interpret EKG rhythms using this 10-step method tailored for EMS providers, helping improve prehospital cardiac care
Learn how waveform capnography enhances patient assessment, guides treatment and improves outcomes in respiratory arrrest and distress
Memorization of acronyms does not necessarily translate to understanding; here’s a breakdown of what DCAP-BTLS means
In EMS, staying up to date on the latest and greatest can be difficult; here are 10 podcasts that will keep you current and your skills sharp
You are dispatched to a report of a male patient with chest pain
“It’s hard to see something like that. I think it hit everybody,” father Pat Spettel said about seeing his daughter pretend to be a DUI victim
One volunteer EMS service is in danger of going out of business because of a lack of available EMTs
EMS leaders will share their challenges and successes in addressing the opioid crisis during an interactive live discussion
Compare course scope, cost and general requirements for two EMS trauma course providers
The pediatric population requires appropriate training and is dependent on a standardized system-based approach
It’s better to decide how many current employees would make great FTOs instead of letting the number of new hires determine the number of FTOs needed
Convenience, cost and the flexibility of self-directed learning continue to propel online learning initiatives in EMS
The Sepsis Alliance lays out the basics of sepsis, including number of deaths each year and symptoms
Longhorn EMS pushed to become part of 911 emergency services on campus, but the school refused insurance funding and legal liability
2003 AHA guidelines noted IOs provide a favorable alternative to traditional IV techniques for fluid and medication administration
A few simple screening tools and stretches can strengthen muscles and prevent knee pain and more serious injury in at-risk EMS providers
The organization’s goal is to increase sudden cardiac arrest survival rates through research and implementation
Two recent projects reviewed evidence to develop strategies for improving the safety of EMS patients and providers
The training will allow regular people to get the training they need to assist first responders during an emergency
The $40,000 grant was awarded to help fight the area’s drug abuse epidemic with substance abuse curricula
You are dispatched to a report of a male patient struck by a pickup truck in a crosswalk
ePCRs allow virtually limitless information extraction through automated data storage and retrieval
Nurse June Stratmeyer performed CPR for nearly ten minutes on the boy after an AED failed to operate
The drones were used to “make sure there were no hazards” that the crew members didn’t see
Our co-hosts are joined by Dr. David K. Tan to discuss the recent acknowledgement from the NAEMSP on the position paper from the U.S. Toxicology community
The teams competed for best military EMT honors during the two-day competition
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