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
Decoding capnography: Key waveforms that guide EMS decisions
From post-9/11 to post-COVID, EMS leaders reflect on systemic cracks — and what must happen now to rebuild a future that works for patients and providers
From chronic burnout and staffing gaps to a lack of meaningful leadership engagement, personnel are sounding the alarm — and offering a roadmap for change
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
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
Each EMT-certified trooper will now carry advanced equipment for trauma, airway management and other medical emergencies
When a patient says “I can’t breathe” or “I’m going to die,” you better listen
We asked EMS1 readers what seasoned advice they would offer their younger selves, and they delivered
Michelle Khare documented her experience with South Metro Fire Rescue in a video that reached 1 million views in just over a week
Chief Certification Officer Mark Terry pulls back the curtain on the NREMT in 2021
Consider incorporating these three ways to use a digital stethoscope in your EMS training exercises and testing
A partnership between Owensboro Community & Technical College, the Daviess County and Owensboro fire departments and AMR Ambulance formed to address a shortage of paramedics
