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
The Marine Corps Commandant discusses the evolving challenges in public safety, emphasizing training, decision-making and the impact of emerging technologies
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
“May Madness” encourages responders to “own the code” and improve survival rates for cardiac arrest victims
The partnership enables FEMA to deliver hyperlocal, targeted emergency and disaster preparedness messages and information
The gym provides CPR and AED training and has a heightened concern about stroke because it has a number of older people who exercise at its branches
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the emerging threats facing today’s responders, how a rescue task force response model works and what equipment and armor technology is available
Gene Gandy swapped law practice for prehospital care 28 years ago
Show off your knowledge of the indications and contraindications for medications commonly administered by EMTs
Discuss your guidelines and protocols for checking on the well-being of a patient
Trainees are able to treat the patient the same way they’d treat a real patient and hone decision-making skills in life-and-death situations
Our co-hosts discuss the secrets for graduating EMT and paramedic students to have a successful career
The scenario: a man crashes with his grandchild in a car seat in the backseat
What’s the evidence that delivery of dual defibrillation improves survival outcomes for patients who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and fail to respond to conventional therapy?
An EMT instructor said it would allow students to get real world experience
Take our 10-question quiz to test your knowledge, then share your results and challenge your colleagues to prove their expertise
Results found that education and training are often sporadic, making it difficult to keep skills and knowledge fresh
A study published on pediatric opioid administration before and after a protocol change reveals little change in pain assessment or management
A growing patient population that poses unique challenges and risks to all health care providers
Laura Metro didn’t know CPR when her son almost died by drowning
Responders set up a triage area for casualties; each person is assessed for whether they need medical attention
Teaching EMT and paramedic students with problem-based learning prepares them for how they will be expected to practice in the field
In 2016, Mohawk Ambulance Service introduced a free EMT training course as a way of recruiting new talent into the EMS field
Testing plays an important role in the application and promotion process, but needs to evolve to remain valid and useful
An unconscious patient, with absent or ineffective breathing, may be in sudden cardiac arrest or have overdosed on an opioid; here’s how to assess and treat the patient
The so-called “live tissue training” involved anesthetized goats
Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation requiring California high schools to teach hands-only CPR training by 2018-2019
The organizations will come together for the World CPR Challenge, which trains bystanders to recognize the signs of sudden cardiac arrest
The program, which could address the shortage of volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel, would likely cost $2 million
