EMS Training and Education
Your go-to resource for evidence-based EMS training, continuing education, instructor development and industry innovation. Find expert articles, videos, product reviews and specialized resources to support EMTs, paramedics, medical directors and educators. Stay current on instructor best practices, CEU requirements, virtual training trends, simulation strategies and educational policy affecting prehospital care.
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
Empower your personnel to become pediatric ready
Books
From learning resources to comic relief, there’s something for everyone
Suspect physical abuse of a child when there is a mismatch between the reported mechanism of injury, patient history and the physical exam findings
Relying on others and finding the right hobby can help relieve the stress of a mentally exhausting job
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about shock protocols after a UK man survived cardiac arrest after 25 shocks
Treating the elderly has its own special skill set, the ability to navigate a bizarre question-and-answer session tops the list
EMS, though only one link in the chain of survival, can make a significant impact by delivering a viable patient to the hospital
Widespread CPR and AED training can be done for minimal cost and instruction time with this method
Chest compression performance was measured six months after training
The summer camp for middle-school girls aims to attract new recruits to the EMS field
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about EMS response in the warm zone
Educators should not limit instruction to their own learning style but rather incorporate visual, auditory and kinesthetic techniques
Pay members if you want to become a paid service, otherwise use these tips to recognize and motivate your EMS volunteers
CPR instructors can make accommodations for students with limitations but students must meet course criteria to achieve certification
The attempt of game developers to simulate an office worker’s experience on the 101st floor of the WTC North Tower is offensive
The 17-year-old is working with her classmates on a prototype for an affordable, self-adjusting tourniquet
This month’s favorites included a video featuring a technique for reading ECGs and an entertaining parody music video on ER drug abuse
Highly detailed and specific protocols might create better employees but they don’t create better providers
Researchers investigate the capability of bystanders to treat a simulated opioid overdose with intranasal naloxone versus auto-injector naloxone
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for chest compressions, defibrillation, medications and post-arrest care
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson comment on the week’s news, including the suspension of an EMT who left his partner and patient to help a girl who was choking
The stabbing of two Detroit medics raised awareness on EMS safety issues, but medics are attacked every week around the world
We asked EMS providers about the presence of ambulances at games, the personnel available and their training to treat sports-related injuries
An emergency action plan and pre-event medical time out are essential for providing quality care to athletes
Medics will go through communication and mental health training; the fire commissioner is also considering introducing body armors
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for medications, airway insertion and confirmation, defibrillation and post-arrest care
Learn how I use short videos of patient care to engage students, stimulate discussion, and bridge the gap between the classroom and the field
