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
Practical, authentic ways to show gratitude and strengthen community ties with the people who respond first when it matters most
5 tips to quickly find a patient’s radial pulse for vital sign assessment
Why your next “general malaise” call could be a ticking time bomb
Are we truly preparing EMS instructors to teach, or just handing them the title?
Steve Whitehead asks the tough question: Are life-saving interventions turning deadly when managing behavioral health emergencies?
Whether NFL player or firefighter, when one of our own goes down, the impacts are amplified beyond our routine responses
Medical professionals lament how quickly ESPN cut away from the life-saving actions of medical staff after the collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin
Chatham Emergency Service’s academy taught five groups of trainees this year
“Dan wanted to make sure EMTs and paramedics had the best devices possible to treat their patients while also ensuring their own safety,” said EMS1 Editorial Director Greg Friese
How are we going to grow strong EMTs if all we focus on teaching them are skills and how to pass the test?
Alex Sabo pulled college student Christina Poirier from the fiery vehicle; her mother thanked him by facilitating the EMT scholarship and additional honors
5 ways a good partner can make the shift go more smoothly and improve patient and provider safety
“It’s not that kindness and altruism in our profession – and the world in general – is becoming rarer, it’s that it happens so often that it’s not news”
The “Simulation In Motion-Iowa” program uses a mobile simulation lab that is meant to take on the look and feel of an ambulance
Not every ingestion is an overdose, and not every drug is taken in isolation
Elyzabeth Martinez, following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather, is a member of Life EMS Ambulance’s largest-ever graduating class
What we can learn about retention from EMS rising stars
The distinction between sedation, analgesia and paralysis
The Chandler Fire Department takes pride in having its firefighters trained and certified as EMTs and medics
Lexipol Editorial Director Greg Friese guest hosts this episode with cohost Kelly Grayson as they discuss diversity in EMS education
Managing unusual abdominal injuries, including intussusception, Hirschsprung disease and appendicitis
The leadership development workshop will include take-home strategies
Take advantage of new resources to prevent over- and under-triage, and to guide transportation decisions
Check out the guests, the controversy and the takeaways that garnered these episodes of Inside EMS an EMS One-Stop the most listens of the year
I am thankful for the EMTs and paramedics who serve their community and make a difference in the lives of others
The dual roles will come with a pay increase, though the plan will take at least two months to implement due to training
Effective clues to great communication and patient history taking
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham highlights the essential component needed for effective communication
Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jake Pawlak blames the delay on inflation, high material costs and the worsening condition of on-site buildings
Officials said it’s unclear when work on the site might begin but said costs were rising and additional grant money would be needed
Our cohosts tackle a contentious topic – including waveform capnography into the EMT Scope of Practice; do you agree?
Are you fluent in medical shorthand? Check out this list of abbreviations and download a copy of PDF flashcards to test yourself
Readers sound off on what’s attracting new talent and keeping members satisfied
Three outdated paradigms holding EMS back
The Long Beach Fire Department said the class was going through live fire training and the blast happened in the structure’s basement as operations began
