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
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
True empowerment in EMS comes from leaders who not only set a clear vision but also actively involve their personnel in achieving it
Signs of PACS that will help you eliminate EKG rhythms to make your diagnosis
Compression depth increased from 1.78 to 2.15 inches; pre-shock pause decreased from 27 to 16 seconds; and mean ventilation rate fell from nearly 12 to 9.5 per minute
Through the widespread adoption of the NEMSIS standard and the commitment among individual EMS providers to participate in building the state and national databases, EMS is showing that it can adapt to new health care realities
Researchers have analyzed data on TBI mortality and outcomes from the Arizona State Trauma Registry before the guidelines were implemented and will compare those with outcomes after the guideline implementation
A free 79-page guide is loaded with videos, actual audio of calls and interactive resources aimed at improving survivability of one of the nation’s leading causes of death
I knew this would be something special, though I have to admit I was feeling a bit of nerves about going to our nation’s capitol and meeting with senators and representatives for EMS on the Hill Day
Good slide design matters; Great instruction matters even more
A field training officer protects current workers by making sure new paramedic partners have the skills and knowledge to do the job safely and effectively
Being a “good listener” is one of the best compliments a supervisor, chief or educator can receive
AMR follows collaborative process to identify treatments, assessments that make the most difference to patient health and satisfaction
The award winning educator, paramedic and author discusses his background and the opportunities in paramedic education
Volunteerism - though noble - hides and skews the real cost of providing EMS in low-volume environments
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Paramedic Steve Berry uses cartoons to describe the highs and lows of being an EMT or paramedic
Rather than adding more resources to combat substance abuse calls, linking patients to social services can help reduce EMS call volume
Baltimore responders team up with Johns Hopkins to train medics to better engage with substance abuse callers in an attempt to slow down the 911 merry-go-round
The publicly raised funds demonstrate the region’s support for well-trained EMS workers
Here is what EMS agencies need to know to maintain training requirements and compliance with the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard
Planning, personal protective equipment and routine vaccinations helps maintain infection control
They spent a week in August taking the department’s boats to a river in Illinois to go over water rescue procedures
The new program aims to provide consistent quality training for members of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade with the help of course offered at Kapiolani Community College
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With a little effort, high-level training often associated with special forces can be in reach for EMS agencies
Chris and Kelly also talk about a recent officer-involved shooting in Ferguson, Mo. that resulted in the fatality of a teenager
It will require new equipment and training for dispatchers; officials hope to have it up and running by early 2015
How do we change this disciplinary paradigm that’s better for our patients and employees?
