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
Because most EMS providers infrequently encounter sick pediatric patients, it is important to regularly refresh knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology and life-saving treatments
Lessons learned from a fatal duck boat incident in Table Rock Lake, near Branson, Missouri
When good people get involved in high-risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; listen to learn why ongoing training is key for responders
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
The future of CPR training should include simulation manikins, real-time feedback devices, and smartphone technology
First responders prepare for possible explosions, pollution spills
Resistance from within EMS to require a college degree and willingness to work multiple low-paying jobs help drive the feast-famine employment cycle
The department has been comparing brands for the past two months; county officials must approve the spending
Four people on board the ambulance were doing training, and suffered only bumps and bruises in the collision
A lack of regional training programs had led to a decline in paramedics, so Western New York counties used technology to create distance-learning courses and will graduate the first class
Changes by B.C. Ambulance include an educational campaign and bringing in a clinical psychologist after the service acknowledged it has not done enough to help employees cope with trauma
The owner of a martial arts studio offered two classes to teach firefighters self-defense skills to better avoid injuries from combative people on the scene
Resonders in a 15-month paramedic course say they were intentionally misled by corporate management
They worked with the fire department to learn how patient’s are extricated from vehicles, and other pre-hospital care
Experienced providers should re-evaluate priorities before riding a bad idea into the ground
We can’t control when stressful situations will occur, but we can control our reaction to them
Interest in training is huge for Washington agencies that are consistently looking for more EMTs
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