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
Suspect physical abuse of a child when there is a mismatch between the reported mechanism of injury, patient history and the physical exam findings
A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where we routinely work
You have to first possess and practice traits like kindness and compassion before you can pass the sentiment on to your patients
Firefighters from across the country call for changing the protocol that prohibits certified medical first responders from using epinephrine
Certifications are an important way to make sure individuals have the appropriate knowledge and skills to continue working in the field
Learn the signs and symptoms for this significant behavioral emergency and the importance of rapid patient sedation
Realistic training, dedication to management and monitoring, the ability to troubleshoot and competently use available tools are critical to all EMS providers
The family of a teen who died after an esophageal intubation has started the ‘Do It For Drew’ foundation to prevent another tragic death
To move out of crisis mode and on from dire consultant studies, volunteer EMS needs less analysis and more action
Knowing when to use these management tools to identify and reduce at-risk work behaviors is critical to being a successful EMS leader
When teaching new EMS skills or reviewing old ones, take advantage of the chance to put them in context and reinforce good clinical decision-making
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
