EMS Training and Education
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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
Three of the FDNY’s leading responders on Sept. 11, 2001, reflect on how 9/11 impacted EMS and beyond
Identifying significant GI problems and providing initial care may help improve the chances of recovery for patients who experience true GI emergencies
Consider the potential diabetic diseases processes when assessing and managing any patient with altered mental status
Tragedies like West Nickel Mines school shooting have led to new EMS and police response tactics for active shooter incidents
Arrowhead EMS conference attendees learn to make mock injuries in break-out session
The training course simulates maneuvers necessary to navigate a residential area to help new recruits get used to the weight and body roll when driving an ambulance
Approach must include removing unnecessary hurdles and filling knowledge and skill gaps
Bipartisan legislation reintroduced to make it easier for combat medics to secure civilian paramedic jobs and reduce shortage of rural EMS personnel
Busiest non-transporting EMS department in state is flourishing and planning for a bigger future
Effort to examine training for driving ambulances must lead to information that is useful, valuable, meaningful, and impactful
The local mayor supports paramedic training so that the fire department could provide “backup ambulances” if things ever went wrong the city’s current private service
The session will examine how EMS chiefs can improve communication with millennials
The new CPR course focuses specifically on BLS care, and uses realistic training and scenarios
The study hopes to determine the types of training, when training is required, impact of incidents on driving privilege, and other topics
Slow response times due to shortage of qualified medics and aging ambulance fleet
Brian Kutil, 42, struggled during the 500-meter swim recertification; he was pulled from the water but later died at a hospital
I was reminded of this horrible scene when I had to cardiovert a father as his family watched
When people lash out in personal attacks I hit back harder, but arguing only goads them into defending their position, not examining it critically
New Zealand intensive care paramedics prep for offshore and coastal emergencies
EMS leaders can use a professional development plan to identify and attain short-term and long-term goals
Free tuition for an associate’s degree gives EMS and fire personnel an edge in rapidly evolving profession
The first two years of community college would be free under the proposed program
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