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
Dive into a curated collection of must-read public safety books, from thrilling accounts and leadership lessons from the front lines, to read-aloud children’s favorites
Monitoring AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment
Why war stories aren’t just fluff; they’re the heart of how we learn and lead
Five years after the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting, first responders have access to a 50,000-square-foot high-tech tactical training center
Have you had the chance to utilize TXA in the field? Learn more about the practice and test your knowledge
Not all safety improvements have to cost a fortune – some can be entirely free and can bring an immediate return on investment
The measure would remove a current restriction on grants and designate parts of the state’s fireworks tax revenue for financial and educational aid for first responders
With each new provider comes a new chance for personal and professional development
Protect patients from over-ventilation and pulmonary injury with a bag-valve-mask that helps regulate rate and volume
Aiken County EMS is considering shift changes, adding an EMT class and additional pay increases to attract job candidates
Most of Jeannette’s three paid FFs and 30 call members are already EMTs or medics, but they are doing extra training to learn how to properly administer the drug
Providers are able to choose from 45 different training simulations; the most requested topic is sepsis, the unit’s executive director said
“A paramedic coming to us in an accident and knowing what to look for would really help future victims not be hurt or sold or worse,” a trafficking survivor said of the legislation
Cebollero, Dudley and Ludwig discuss honoring the legacy of 9/11
Congratulations to the recent graduates of Greenwich Emergency Medical Service’s summer class
The Cedar Rapids firefighters and EMS staff participated in simulated emergency scenarios played out in a fake ER or ambulance built into the back of a semi-truck
AMR’s award-winning earn-while-you-learn programs allow previously untrained candidates to became certified as EMTs in 12 weeks
The Bicycle Emergency Response Team is engaging the community, while providing quick response to difficult-to-access venues
What unconscious biases are your simulations enforcing?
The Durango Fire Protection District’s Leo Lloyd “was passionate about the outdoors and his career as a first responder,” said his wife, Susie Lloyd
Fire Chief (ret.) Craig Daugherty recalled the day he responded to shots fired at the high school where his 15-year-old daughter was in lockdown
Learn how the condition, which impacted Actor Ashton Kutcher’s vision, hearing and equilibrium, can present when symptoms are severe
Our cohosts tackle monkeypox, state licensure, innovative recruitment solutions and the NREMT certification proposal
A helicopter landed on the school’s football field to transport a student after a possible fall
More than 70 people applied, but the enrollment was limited to 25
The resolution applies to continuing education, recertification, state licensure eligibility, refresher training and re-entry
Join NREMT leaders Bill Seifarth, Kevin Mackey and Maia Dorsett as they answer question about this dramatic period of events
The NREMT Chair gives a behind-the-scenes look at the comment period and talks transparency
“Initial stabilization and good pre-hospital care can make all the difference in these situations,” said Dr. Florian Schmitzberger
The organization also announced a 10-person task force to continue the conversation and explore solutions to industry challenges
EMS agencies focus on patient care, but customer service is equally important
The program would require legislative approval and could include $4,000 bonuses to first responders with bachelor’s degrees
EMS educator proposes a system that includes recognition for certified and degreed paramedics alike to overcome staffing crisis
