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
Our hosts share their personal public speaking recommendations, as well as pitfalls to avoid and how to calm your nerves
Learn to immobilize limbs with the best of them as Steve Whitehead breaks down the proven methodology for splinting like a pro
Consider using this PPE safety video in your EMT or refresher class
This year’s show in Baltimore saw a number of highlights
Follow these tips to make BLS Healthcare Provider class memorable and effective for students
Getting the most from your medical director is largely up to you — probably more than you realize
Too often, paramedics think of the 12-lead EKG as just one of the things to check off the list
Groundhog Day movie pretty much describes the current state of EMS continuing education
In this economy, EMS professionals seem to be considering a number of factors when choosing nursing programs
Your goal is to use this powerful ally to get your message out
There is a way to emerge from court with your pride, integrity, reputation and sanity intact
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right program. Here are my top eight
You’d better get out your handkerchief: an old EMS tradition is fading fast
Continuing education requires relevance and active learning in order to be interesting for the experienced provider
The eight-hour class included lessons in communicating relative to patient assessment, common answers, and anatomy
Students use manikins to learn basic medical skills and earn their CPR certifications
Engaging your workforce requires not figuring out how to motivate people, but identifying what their internal motivations are
PENMAN can be quickly recalled for incident or patient size-up or assessment
The drill was designed to simulate a multicasualty incident that evolved into a hazardous material incident
Check out this list of the top five life skills to put in your paramedic tool box to thrive on the job
I chose nursing as my next career move for a simple reason: I wanted to gain additional clinical knowledge and expand my financial opportunities.
exercise highlighted strengths and shortfalls that facilities can address to be better prepared for the real thing
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Volunteers helped first responders practice their response to a mock radiological disaster
Wichita County was one of the first counties in the nation to participate in the CERT programs
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