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
Learn more about the accreditation process before voluntary AEMT accreditation becomes available on January 1, 2025
Here’s an overview of what naloxone is and how responders are helping curb the opioid epidemic
Cover how to identify drug abuse vs. an opioid overdose, as well as drug administration routes and potential complications
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
There is wide range of covered topics that are growing in popularity
The science may be good, but the delivery may be lacking
Administrators say it’s been a struggle to staff the volunteer ambulance squad, because of demanding training requirements
Both men went into the water and got the injured man out before emergency crews arrived on the scene
We need to stop sticking our heads in the safety sand
Differences between the two calls for different management approaches
With the recent events in Arizona, departments all over the country are training even harder
When disaster strikes, we rescue as many as possible while dealing with the calamity itself
Past behavior can get in the way of common sense
The surfer blacked out underwater, came to beneath the surface and realized he was unable to move
Seizures in pediatric patients can be caused by many different underlying medical issues
Keeping it real and providing feedback are essential to success
Many key attributes of the EMS provider cannot be learned through books alone
Device could be used to display information to rescuers, not unlike the technology used by fighter pilots to project data onto windshields
The driver was trapped in a car so crumpled the paramedics had to treat the victim inside the car
Bellevue paramedics have a save rate of 53.5 percent, contributing to King County’s world’s best survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest
The idea is that hypnotherapy can complement traditional first aid assistance
In CPR, the biggest change is chest compression that start immediately and continue without interruption
The merger of the departments has been a point of controversy in the past between city officials and the unions representing EMS workers and firefighters