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
Despite a lack of evidence, applying a splint effectively has been and will likely continue to be a mainstay of EMS practice
Application of an EtCO2 sampling device and waveform monitoring, especially during bag-valve mask ventilation, is well within the capability of EMTs
Going back to the basics ensures a smooth EtCO2 reading and creates a calming environment for both the patient and provider
Approach must include removing unnecessary hurdles and filling knowledge and skill gaps
Bipartisan legislation reintroduced to make it easier for combat medics to secure civilian paramedic jobs and reduce shortage of rural EMS personnel
Busiest non-transporting EMS department in state is flourishing and planning for a bigger future
Effort to examine training for driving ambulances must lead to information that is useful, valuable, meaningful, and impactful
The local mayor supports paramedic training so that the fire department could provide “backup ambulances” if things ever went wrong the city’s current private service
The session will examine how EMS chiefs can improve communication with millennials
The new CPR course focuses specifically on BLS care, and uses realistic training and scenarios
The study hopes to determine the types of training, when training is required, impact of incidents on driving privilege, and other topics
Slow response times due to shortage of qualified medics and aging ambulance fleet
Brian Kutil, 42, struggled during the 500-meter swim recertification; he was pulled from the water but later died at a hospital
I was reminded of this horrible scene when I had to cardiovert a father as his family watched
When people lash out in personal attacks I hit back harder, but arguing only goads them into defending their position, not examining it critically
New Zealand intensive care paramedics prep for offshore and coastal emergencies
EMS leaders can use a professional development plan to identify and attain short-term and long-term goals
Free tuition for an associate’s degree gives EMS and fire personnel an edge in rapidly evolving profession
The first two years of community college would be free under the proposed program
Emergency responders prepare for a gymnast with a spinal cord injury in a foam landing pit
Wis. EMS, police, and fire responders learning different approaches for seniors suffering from dementia
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson answered calls from listeners in the first live show, and spoke with guests about the future of EMS education and treating pediatric patients
The app offers a searchable database of more than 90 common emergency medications and is designed for paramedic students in Australia and New Zealand
