EMS Training and Education
What you need to know about opioid overdose reversal drug nalmefene’s risks, effectiveness and clinical concerns
Discover how fentanyl test strips work, the obstacles to their widespread use and their impact on harm reduction
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is America’s EMS certification organization – here’s how it works
As part of the First Responder Training and Recruitment Grant Program, each municipality and fire district is eligible to receive a grant of up to $100,000
The two resources can EMS agencies improve their readiness to care for child patients
Do you need a recertification? Refresh2021 continues until March 31
The plan includes an EMT-to-paramedic program in which tuition is covered and trainees can earn while they learn
“What could I do sitting behind my desk?” Kat Benoit, 47, took a leap in the pandemic and pursued a lifelong dream: getting trained as an EMT
In addition to paying for CPR classes, Coastal Medical Transportation Services is also providing tuition reimbursement for newly certified EMTs and paramedics it hires
Columbia State Community College’s EMS students’ national registry pass rate topped the national and state averages
The mobile crisis intervention class is planned to run three times a year with cohorts made up of participants from municipalities, nonprofits and community groups
In the wake of three deadly MCIs in November, only 11% of poll respondents said their agency is fully staffed and trained for a mass casualty incident
The town hall is the first part of a series of events about diversity, equity and inclusion
An Oklahoma City Council vote also put in place free, in-house paramedic training
Get buy-in and do more with less with these tips for implementing EMS software solutions
Virtual reality technology allows the learner to mimic and engage in real-life situations, activating the same neural pathways for better retention
Crew resource management, quick reference handbooks and fatigue management strategies can improve patient care and enhance safety
Revision addresses issues such as pediatrics, geriatrics, behavioral/psychiatric health, cultural humility, EMS operations, pharmacology, and EMS wellness
The International Research Conference 2021 includes presentations on topics such as neonatal care, early recognition of sepsis, resuscitation ethics and COVID-19
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss supraglottic airways, the scope of practice for EMTs and how it could expand in the future
Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities
After a brief pause, instruction resumed during the pandemic but with changes, including virtual lectures and modified in-person labs
The team was conducting a drill and filming a volunteer recruitment video when a car drove off the marina parking lot
The facility will be used for training exercises and to house a public safety program designed to get area kids interested in becoming first responders
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the topic of EMS education, where the conversation touches on teaching techniques and the latest changes from the NREMT
The $32 million 40-acre San Diego-area facility includes a track where fire, police and EMS personnel can practice driving emergency vehicles
Gov. Henry McMaster has allocated COVID-19 relief funding to pay for 2 years of training for high-demand jobs
“Our class of 2021 graduates represent another exceptional group of up-and-coming leaders,” said Priority Ambulance Leadership Foundation Board Chairman Gary Coker
Is death notification training associated with decreased burnout among EMS professionals?
Dr. Casey Patrick shares his ePCR pet peeves and the absolute last thing that should be included in the chart
It’s critical that EMS providers understand how to properly use available bleeding control tools
