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
Turn real-life situations into realistic practice scenarios by placing pediatric manikins where you’re likely to encounter them, not just the classroom table
Planning active shooter response training with police, fire, EMS and medivac helicopters is a complex and challenging task
Becoming an effective public speaker can elevate the success of your fire department, EMS crew or community paramedicine program
From missed beats to inverted P waves, this discussion shows how to recognize what the heart is really trying to tell you
Agencies must protect training time, embrace realism, and engage all levels of personnel to ensure every responder is mission ready — every time
Texas Health Fort Worth’s simulation unit gives EMS and fire crews hands-on emergency training closer to home
The unit hit the ground running earlier in April after eight months of planning
Seniors in Careerline Tech Center’s EMS program get a closer look at how to stabilize vehicles, free trapped patients and manage crash scenes
Johnson County paramedics practiced a pediatric drowning response inside Texas Health Resources’ new $1.3M mobile simulation lab
Edwin Gallegos became the first student to earn EMT certification and complete firefighter training through the memorial scholarship created to honor fallen AMR EMT Jacob Dindinger
Reverse the process that’s causing the system to fail and fill your openings with the right people, not just the available ones
Dozens of volunteers with realistic mock injuries helped Waco first responders test coordination, triage and communication during a large-scale disaster drill
Iredell County rescuers and partner agencies trained inside the historic battleship, using its tight compartments and steep ladders to simulate complex technical rescue scenarios
What providers need to know
Here’s how the chain of survival achieved ROSC and a positive neurological outcome for a severely hypothermic hiker
Student-run EMS agencies are expanding on U.S. campuses. Here’s how they work and where they fit in the 911 system.
Aims Community College Professor of Emergency Medical and Paramedic Services, Kristie Skala, uses realistic simulations to prepare students for the field as paramedic shortages continue to grow
How state EMS offices and accreditation partnerships build the EMS workforce
Putting traffic incident management into practice can help us influence high-frequency, high-risk environments we can’t control
A mobile simulation lab run by the Omaha Fire Department and Creighton University is bringing hands-on paramedic training directly to crews across the city
Why earning an advanced degree changed my mind
The best virtual classrooms feel just as dynamic as being in the room
Provider feedback identified identify three key education deficits: patient communication, hands-on realism and death notification skills
In a first for the University of Washington’s alternative spring break program, students shadowed Longview Fire Department EMTs and 911 dispatchers to explore pre-hospital emergency care
Breaking down some light-hearted and professionally-serious tips to start and build a successful career in EMS
Jennifer Dantzler, director of the Including Kids Autism Center, joins the podcast to share how EMS can better care for and communicate with patients with autism
Unique considerations for responding to emergencies involving individuals with special needs
The Texas Emergency Management Academy’s fifth cohort put eight months of training to the test in a realistic disaster simulation
Emergency crews from Hickory and surrounding communities took part in a simulated plane crash at Hickory Regional Airport, training on triage, coordination and response times in a mass-casualty scenario
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