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
You are the first arriving unit to a potentially chaotic scene; does your scene size-up for other units measure up?
The more complex the skill, the more attention it requires; so how do we get work done and still maintain awareness of the whole scene?
Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort
First responders from the Quad-Cities region worked on rescue task force and EMS best practices
While mechanism doesn’t reliably predict injury, it does serve as the foundation for 3 early and critical decisions
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As a medic you are a caregiver and a human body mechanic, not a parts replacer; educate yourself like one
Paramedic Weena Doyle of Narberth Ambulance was one of three recipients of a $5,000 memorial scholarship
The most successful practitioners are those who consider themselves to be lifelong learners – are you moving forward?
Training involves 31 school districts across five counties to prepare students for a career in EMS
Push your ego aside as you focus on the things you don’t know and challenge yourself to be better than your last shift
Attendees receive direct, real-time feedback from EMS leaders worldwide
The program covers tuition, books and fees in exchange for two years of service
Multiple agencies participated in a drill at Fort Harrison involving protestors blocking a roadway
There are a number of ways that organizations involved in the campaign can participate
EMS providers “embody the best of our Nation — bravery, honor and respect, never failing to answer the call to help others,” President Joe Biden said
Learn how ATCEMS identified EMS training goals and implemented an assault reporting function to protect providers from violence
It’s on agencies to provide opportunities for community members to learn the skills needed to potentially save the life of a stranger or loved one
This day’s theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients
Use these tips to pick the stethoscope best for you and to use it correctly on every patient
Gain confidence in the difference between normal and abnormal breath sounds by auscultating lung sounds on every patient
Regularly reviewing and practicing MCI skills will make sure EMS personnel are ready to act when a major incident happens
Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident
Tuesday’s theme aims to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and preparedness within the EMS industry and in local communities
The IPSLEI-endowed scholarship program has awarded $31,000 to students across the United States who desire to serve public safety
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
Torin Slaughter is raising money to install about 100 Stop the Bleed kits at Case High School
Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation requiring protection and training for FDNY EMS personnel
What is your organization doing to enhance medics’ mathematical skills in the field?
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
Both sinus arrests and sinus exit blocks are characterized by an irregular rhythm associated with pauses; which is it?
Former state trooper helps MHS students become comfortable with law enforcement