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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
Five options for exchanging the SGA for an endotracheal tube
A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape
Three takeaways from the conviction of Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain
During exercise, investigators suspected terrorist attack, but that information was not included on emergency preparedness Twitter feed
Those who fear or do not understand weapons always make dire predictions of fanciful scenarios when firearms restrictions are eased
Company knew its EMTs were not properly certified in accordance with state law but billed state for hundreds of transports
Community abuzz over lack of background checks when plenty of our colleagues manage to besmirch EMS’s reputation with clean arrest records
12-lead EKG assessment is a critical diagnostic aid for patients with chest pain and other complaints associated with myocardial infarction
More than 140 people took part in the session at Coventry University, run by mother and baby charity Baby Lifeline
The Indian media group believes its important for journalists to know the basics to assist before paramedics arrive
Taking patient history for elderly patients can reveal actual hunger or risk factors for going hungry
The improvements will help balance the work between firefighters and EMTs
Increasing gap between EMT and paramedic programs diminishes value of EMT street time in preparing for success as paramedic
The ultrasound devices will help EMTs diagnose patients in the field and during ambulance transport
The task force will be trained to identify homes with potential hoarding-related hazards
Clinical simulation affords healthcare providers training and feedback methods in realistic setting
We need to receive training necessary to detect such situations and then do something about it
Chevell Delaune was being transported for a mental and physical evaluation when she unlocked ambulance doors and jumped
Over the past several months, Honolulu crews have undergone sex trafficking training in a city more prone to victims
Technology is part of simulated emergency environment that cost government nearly $700,000 over 3 years
Board: Support of local EMS officials and the community was instrumental in retention of program
Providers who combine solid skills with knowledge and understanding of how law applies will be both good and safe
Drill was occurring during Sikh shooting last week
Instinct is a very real, non-mystical process that you can and should develop when on the scene
Although you might not realize it or ever even know, someone will see you at your best moments and your worst
Plan requires that schools teach Red Cross or AHA curriculum for CPR and obstructed airway treatment
EMTs now have to be trained on how to recognize the symptoms
Since when is being treated like a leper a time-honored and sacred rite of passage?
If you had 15 seconds to talk to 15-year-old you, what would you say?
The idea behind it is to bring health care to everyone and cut costs
Harmony Rose appeared in more than 200 pornographic films between 2004 and 2010, is training with Va. rescue squad