EMS Training and Education
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EMS Training and Education Resources
Practical, authentic ways to show gratitude and strengthen community ties with the people who respond first when it matters most
5 tips to quickly find a patient’s radial pulse for vital sign assessment
Educating patients at the highest risk for suffering a fatal overdose
How the pediatric critical‑care paramedic turns short‑form content into clinical clarity
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is America’s EMS certification organization – here’s how it works
A prospective EMR’s guide to skills, duties and career options
Steve Whitehead shares CPAP contraindications
Take your time to get that tube smoothly, non-traumatically into trachea on 1st pass
U.S. Army Reserve soldiers prepare for mass causality scenarios, medical evacuations and ambulance arrivals with simulation training
OMI President Felix Marquez shares how VR training is helping rural Florida EMS agencies maintain critical pediatric emergency skills
“I knew we needed a miracle to bring Henry back,” Westfield (N.C.) fire chief reflects on responding to one of his own
Incorporating diverse perspectives and solutions from both within and outside the EMS community to foster a better future for EMS professionals
Dan Limmer, educator and self-proclaimed “exam nerd,” shares strategies for successfully completing the NREMT certification test
Assessment and treatment pearls to simplify three common chest trauma presentations
The founders of the Women in Emergency Services association discuss their mission
The inaugural recipient of the James O. Page Legacy Scholarship reflects on his experience at Pinnacle
Think you or someone you know might have measles? Here’s what you need to know
More than 23,000 EMS providers have completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley continues its support for EMS, granting scholarships to aspiring medics while honoring the legacy of EMS pioneer John T. Sloper
David M. Williams, PhD, and Mike Taigman to teach the 12-month interactive, project-based program
Realistic scenarios that reflect the patients EMTs and paramedics regularly encounter are critical to preparing students for the challenges of the EMS profession
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other leaders urge firefighters to reach out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
The agency is reportedly evaluating programs and spending to ensure alignment with Administration priorities
Pennsylvania Ambulance donated the AEV Type 2 ambulance van to the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
Understand some terms related to paramedic care should a loved one need an ambulance
What do femoral pulse, radial pulse and carotid pulse actually indicate?
Avoid false blood pressure readings that could impact patient care. Discover the most frequent BP measurement mistakes and expert-backed techniques for accuracy.
Program aims to recruit and train 50-75 paramedics annually to strengthen workforce
Understand the causes, signs and symptoms, and prehospital treatment for kidney injury
You’re responsible for managing the crash scene; this includes what happens behind the scene as well as at the scene
A unified effort among EMS agencies, hospitals and aviation units ensures faster, lifesaving treatment
I continued my verbal assault until the patient apologized to me with tears in his eyes
The Marine Corps Commandant discusses the evolving challenges in public safety, emphasizing training, decision-making and the impact of emerging technologies
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