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
Follow these steps to facilitate a successful outcome for dealing with emergencies involving kids
The EMS radio report communicates vital information to help the hospital prepare for the patient’s arrival
Find out if you are on the road to a successful EMS career or on a short trip to burnout
The recertification needs to be done every three years; the union wants to see better organizational skills and management of the program
Prove your understanding of the predictable signs and symptoms of shock with this quiz for EMTs and paramedics
Learn about pediatric lung diseases that present with asthma-like symptoms to EMS providers
The funding will be used to purchase two cardio compression devices and to train responders on the management of pediatric emergencies
High school students will have the option to start a career in law enforcement, firefighting and EMS thanks to a $343,902 education grant
After receiving a free EMS education, he’s paying it forward with a program to teach CPR and first-aid to low-income residents, veterans and active-duty military members
An EMT told the man to call 911 and then shut the firehouse’s door, despite being able to see the fire
The woman were commuting to a hospital for their final day of clinical training; 3 others injured
To truly build a culture that values education, the continuous process of learning must be a part of all levels within the organization
You are asked to respond to the soccer field at the local middle school; did you get the treatment steps right?
Officials will present detailed investigations of individual incidents to help EMS providers better understand and prevent ambulance crashes
EMS agencies and providers should be preparing now to update protocols and training programs
We asked EMS providers for their opinions about the quantity and quality of CE they are required to complete for recertification
Successful EMT and paramedic students can apply these tips on the first day of class and eventually use them as EMS professionals
Middleport Fire Company does not have enough EMTs and paramedics to meet state regulations
1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren are diagnosed with ASD
Add these John Maxwell Team books to your leadership library; for you and the rising leaders in your organization
Video shows the high-speed, head-on collision between a school bus and SUV after the SUV driver became unresponsive
Shouting “Show me the evidence or STFU!” squashes any chance of persuasion and intimidates those who want to learn
Police, firefighters and paramedics from throughout Portage County learn and practice the ‘Rescue Task Force’ technique for finding, triaging, treating and extricating patients from the warm zone
Mass. Emergency Management agency report highlights triage and treatment actions of medical personnel in minutes after the 2013 terrorist attack
FTOs should not only bridge the gap between the classroom and the street, but pass on agency culture to new hires, and serve as mentors in the department
FTOs are the gatekeeper to EMS and can determine if a new employee will sink or swim; how detailed is your department’s program for new hires?
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