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
Gaining insights into the EMS workforce, attrition, education, credentialing and quality patient care
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
The Inside EMS podcast is a must-watch or -listen for EMTs and paramedics
Fire officials say it’s necessary in the wake of a shooting of an Omaha firefighter-medic in the back of an ambulance in July
The exercises put stress on dispatchers, the hospital system and on the fire department and civilian volunteers
Your understanding of standard operating procedure may evolve from rulebook to guidebook
In their continued effort to ensure there are enough people to respond to local emergencies, EMT courses are being offered
Tactical medicine medics should be able to treat the team’s full range of injury, from dehydration to musculoskeletal injuries, like sprained ankles
Learn 2 quick tips for performing a physical examination
During the camp, the girls participated in a series of simulated firefighting and emergency situations
Learn about the basics of this rapidly evolving EMS subspecialty
One improvement will be that crew members from different districts will train together, which will build better relationships and promote a consistent response plan
An agile organization is alert to internal and external factors, opportunities and challenges
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