EMS Training and Education
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
True empowerment in EMS comes from leaders who not only set a clear vision but also actively involve their personnel in achieving it
Signs of PACS that will help you eliminate EKG rhythms to make your diagnosis
The EMS supervisor earned about $50,000 in overtime by overseeing EMS, firefighters and police training
The two year grant-funded initiative aims to reduce repeat hospital visits and improve quality care for patients
You were asked to respond to a coffee shop for a 22-year-old male with increasing shortness of breath following a coughing fit; did you make the right decision?
You are asked to respond to a coffee shop for shortness of breath
A new law allows medics to treat and transport police dogs injured in the line of duty
Effective prehospital care restores or maintains adequate oxygenation, perfusion and cellular environment which saves cells, organs and lives
Marshall Botkin received the National Emergency Medical Technician of the Year Award
EMS providers work alongside fire and police, but are often not treated the same way
Prepare for behavioral emergencies by understanding pathophysiology, personal protection, patient handling and restraint techniques, and the importance of documentation
Officers teach situational awareness and principles of “Run, Hide, Fight”
Commissioner Hood Richardson said he was concerned about the training they had in order to be able to provide medical services
Critical care paramedicine is application of science and artistry to care for the profoundly ill patient
Among this month’s best clips were tips on nasopharyngeal airway use and ECG interpretation
The Feb. 6 event at over 43 sites aims to set a new Guinness World Record while teaching participants how to help save lives
The state of Queensland is planning a campaign to raise awareness about assaults on paramedics
Tom Hancock was chief for 16 years and led his department to become one of the first in the state to be ALS certified
Nearly 100 teens interested in emergency services careers gathered to learn about operations, procedures and equipment
Graduates of an innovative high school in Las Vegas are determined and passionate to make a difference for their community as caregivers
An investigation calls into question the training 23 firefighters received
The measure passed the Senate on a 32-6 vote Thursday; it now goes to the House
Kelly Grayson’s upcoming hybrid EMT refresher class spurs a discussion about the pros and cons of this teaching model
Follow these methods to facilitate a safe contact with a patient experiencing hallucinations, suicidal ideations or acting violently
Research, introspection, innovation and advocacy point to the deliberate growth phase EMS is entering
How should EMS prepare family to receive a loved one and package a patient for a nursing home to home discharge?
The song teaches parents what to do when a baby stops breathing
You were asked to respond to the nurse’s office at the high school for a patient with lacerations up both forearms; did you make the right decision?
You are asked to respond to the nurse’s office at a local high school
