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
In this EMS One-Stop episode, Dr. Dave Williams explains how a new master’s-level course will empower leaders to solve systemic challenges using proven methodologies — and why quality must be a leadership priority
Make no mistake, every EMS provider in every state has a duty to perform a full and complete assessment on every living patient
Learn how long classes take, what they cost and what supplies and uniforms you’ll need to begin your EMT school journey
World Trauma Symposium speaker describes pelvic fracture anatomy, pathophysiology and evidence for reducing bleeding and improving patient survival with a pelvic splint
A new partnership between schools and first responders allows students to pursue EMS careers right out of high school
Mobile phones changed day-to-day EMS operations more than any medical device or innovation
The team is partnering with EMS providers to conduct the largest “Stop the Bleed” campaign in New Jersey
I soon discovered that although learning about 12-leads wasn’t hard, doing them prehospitally could be
Emergency response planning and training for outdoor mass casualty events has forever changed after the events in Las Vegas
Checking blood sugar levels in the field has become routine
Our co-hosts discuss the challenges of educating and training citizens in light of the Las Vegas shooting
Paul Gerdis, with Atlanta Professional Firefighters, said only 12 of the 25 who graduated in the class of 2016 passed the paramedic test
Officials said by offering these classes, students could explore fields in public safety that they may be interested in making into a career after high school
Training teachers in trauma casualty care to increase survival during active shooting incidents at schools
The Mid-America Regional Council, or MARC, has been working on plans to mobilize a response to this kind of incident for decades
Courtesy of Bound Tree University and Bound Tree Medical
Members of the Bluefield Fire Department used its fire engines to block off South Street while more than a dozen of the home’s residents were evacuated
In EMS, staying up to date on the latest and greatest can be difficult; here are 10 podcasts that will keep you current and your skills sharp
You are dispatched to a report of a male patient with chest pain
“It’s hard to see something like that. I think it hit everybody,” father Pat Spettel said about seeing his daughter pretend to be a DUI victim
One volunteer EMS service is in danger of going out of business because of a lack of available EMTs
EMS leaders will share their challenges and successes in addressing the opioid crisis during an interactive live discussion
Compare course scope, cost and general requirements for two EMS trauma course providers
The pediatric population requires appropriate training and is dependent on a standardized system-based approach
It’s better to decide how many current employees would make great FTOs instead of letting the number of new hires determine the number of FTOs needed
Convenience, cost and the flexibility of self-directed learning continue to propel online learning initiatives in EMS
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