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
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
Training paramedics and EMTs on changes to EMS protocols ensures they’re performing to the best of their ability within the parameters of recognized standards
Learn the role emergency responders play in treating and transporting patients who call 911 for help
Ten years ago, Lt. Tina Pitner treated now-23-year-old paramedic candidate Morgan Kupfer and his mother, Debbie Kupfer, following a car accident
The competition tested each team’s ability to think on their feet, assess complicated situations, make use of new equipment and procedures, and communicate
Educating bystanders on basic life-support techniques presents a huge opportunity for improving survival rates
One can observe Crew Resource Management techniques in action when a team of experts presents on the topic
Drew Carriero wants to give back to the rescuers who helped him
Students who join the program are trained as first responders, and about half go on to train as emergency medical technicians
Regular drills, like ‘Triage Tuesdays,’ enhance training for emergency providers
Critical care training from MedicWest is one of most prestigious programs west of the Miss.
The graduating class is the first to take its primary coursework off campus and puts six more paramedics on the roster of the Nebraska City EMS Division
Despite a growing body of evidence that it may indeed do harm to some, spinal motion restriction remains the de facto standard of care in most EMS systems
The training includes emergency responses and ensuring that safety rules are followed
Firefighter-medic has started his own company to bring the training to homes and businesses
In this year’s competition, the mannequin was programmed by computer to show acute respiratory failure
There are basically two types of tourniquets, each having different advantages
Not one of the 30 medics I informally polled had intubated more than three people before being cleared to practice
How can emergency responders learn from historic, worst-case scenario events?
Almost every officer is training to become a certified emergency medical technician by taking 90 hours of classes for about two months after their shifts and on days off
Bay EMT is a unique program that targets at-risk men ages 18 to 24, most of whom have had run-ins with the law, and diverts them to a vocational program
A team of eight paramedics from Air Force Special Operations took part in a special winter training session
Marion City firefighters have treated at least one drug overdose victim during almost every shift the past few weeks
More than 200 first responders and emergency workers attended the seminar
Learn about the treatment and dosing for this drug
