EMS Training and Education
Your go-to resource for evidence-based EMS training, continuing education, instructor development and industry innovation. Find expert articles, videos, product reviews and specialized resources to support EMTs, paramedics, medical directors and educators. Stay current on instructor best practices, CEU requirements, virtual training trends, simulation strategies and educational policy affecting prehospital care.
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
Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort
When assessing and treating patients in a cold environment, do these simple things to help prevent heat loss and improve heat retention
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips
Based at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the GO-TEAM is breaking barriers between prehospital and hospital care
Medication administration cross check is a simple and easy to implement process to reduce medication errors
The criminalization of medical errors has added a new layer to reducing harm
Watch as Steve Whitehead shares quick tips for improving stroke care
Day 1 of the Wisconsin EMS Association conference featured sessions on sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, facial trauma and traumatic amputations
“We can’t plan for everything, but with the right people, policies, training, and supervision in place we can best handle whatever may come our way”
“What happens when the kidneys aren’t getting enough blood? They sound the alarm with renin.”
Inspired by a post on the Humbled Medic’s blog, our cohosts discuss how the Apple TV show is a masterclass in servant leadership
For your reference: A pediatric vitals chart broken down by age range
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
A guide to more realistic simulations
Rescuers need to anticipate specific medical problems and patient needs as they prepare to encounter patients in a collapsed structure or debris pile
Presbyterian Healthcare Services’ $6M Healthcare Advanced Learning Lab will be used to train first responders
By debunking human trafficking myths, EMS providers can assist the victims they encounter in their own communities
Helping a fall patient back into bed, a chair or onto the ambulance cot should launch risk mitigation in the patient’s home to prevent future falls
EMS clinicians are in a unique position to provide proactive education to patients as the only subset of clinicians that enter their homes
Any given shift, right?
If you work long enough in fire and EMS, the day will come when someone spits at you. You must prepare your defensible response in advance
Compression rate, depth and fraction are measures of high-quality CPR
Make sure each of your service’s cardiac arrest patients get the best chance of survival by prioritizing high-quality CPR in training and in practice
Steve Whitehead reminds you to use your patient’s name to build rapport in this episode of One for the Road
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Harris County ESD11 Mobile Healthcare developed 10 commandments to set initial expectations while onboarding 200 paramedics
Equipped with advanced skills and telehealth integration, APPs bring life-saving interventions and community outreach to underserved populations
Former Army medic John Mark Hutchins would sometimes get frostbite while walking to paramedic school at Casper College
Albany Technical College’s Critical Care Paramedic program focuses on critical care specialties such as helicopter EMS, fixed-wing critical care transport and intensive care units
Caldwell County officials agreed to spend approximately $88K for the ambulance box as part of a focus on more hands-on training
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