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
Lessons learned from a fatal duck boat incident in Table Rock Lake, near Branson, Missouri
When good people get involved in high-risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; listen to learn why ongoing training is key for responders
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss EMS1 columnist Todd Bowman’s latest article focused on building confidence in new providers
Being a “good listener” is one of the best compliments a supervisor, chief or educator can receive
AMR follows collaborative process to identify treatments, assessments that make the most difference to patient health and satisfaction
The award winning educator, paramedic and author discusses his background and the opportunities in paramedic education
Volunteerism - though noble - hides and skews the real cost of providing EMS in low-volume environments
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Paramedic Steve Berry uses cartoons to describe the highs and lows of being an EMT or paramedic
Rather than adding more resources to combat substance abuse calls, linking patients to social services can help reduce EMS call volume
Baltimore responders team up with Johns Hopkins to train medics to better engage with substance abuse callers in an attempt to slow down the 911 merry-go-round
The publicly raised funds demonstrate the region’s support for well-trained EMS workers
Here is what EMS agencies need to know to maintain training requirements and compliance with the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard
Planning, personal protective equipment and routine vaccinations helps maintain infection control
They spent a week in August taking the department’s boats to a river in Illinois to go over water rescue procedures
The new program aims to provide consistent quality training for members of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade with the help of course offered at Kapiolani Community College
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With a little effort, high-level training often associated with special forces can be in reach for EMS agencies
Chris and Kelly also talk about a recent officer-involved shooting in Ferguson, Mo. that resulted in the fatality of a teenager
It will require new equipment and training for dispatchers; officials hope to have it up and running by early 2015
How do we change this disciplinary paradigm that’s better for our patients and employees?
Officers are working toward their EMT certifications to provide medical care, especially in violent incidents where EMS doesn’t have immediate access to the scene
He starts training in September, and will join a charity group next spring
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Chris and Kelly also talk about why violence against medics should be a felony
High costs for nationally registered classes are one of the factors contributing to the decline in volunteers
Chris and Kelly also talk about the lack of funding for a community paramedicine program in Corpus Christi, Texas
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