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
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss EMS1 columnist Todd Bowman’s latest article focused on building confidence in new providers
The Microsoft/CrowdStrike failure exposed glaring vulnerabilities to our systems and now serves as a critical reminder to train on contingency plans
If you want to keep people around, invest in them in these three ways
We need to be better prepared to handle violent patients and should always take legal action against assailants
She found him face down in a hotel lobby hours after giving an American Heart Association presentation
The 1,000 award is based on dedication to the profession and the ability to set an example for professionalism in EMS
The high school student sprang to action when an 11-month old stopped breathing at a Wal-Mart
Understanding the 80/20 rule and that multitasking is a myth can lead to better productivity
The simulators include 20 cardiopulmonary resuscitation head-and-chest training mannequins and three – an adult, a child and an infant – intubation heads for breathing-tube training
She urged them to think outside the box and train for the unexpected
The medic spent 41 minutes with the sick girl and believed her symptoms “of a mundane nature”
Training aims to prepare bystanders to for situations when scene-safety prevents EMS access to victims
The scene captivated 19,441 fans, the game stopped and both teams watched in worry; the 67-year-old woman died less than 24 hours later at a hospital
The drill is the first of kind for area responders, featuring a staged scenario and specialized equipment
There’s hardly a mobile phone out there that can’t capture video, but EMS providers must maintain professionalism regardless of if they’re being filmed
A colorized spray applied to protective gear highlights unsterile areas
Some EMS providers in attendance had worked for years without using the equipment
Heart disease, stroke, blindness, peripheral nerve damage, kidney failure and non-traumatic amputations are just some of the concerns to look out for
Engineering students had 48 hours to brainstorm, design, and develop tools with guidance from EMS providers
She tried intercept gunman Jaylen Fryberg before he shot himself; he had recently been named a homecoming prince before the attack that killed one girl and critically injured four others
Responders say they have found people in emergencies worried more about their pets than their homes
