EMS Training and Education
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
Understand some terms related to paramedic care should a loved one need an ambulance
Monitoring AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment
Like CPR, packing a wound takes skill, and a new no-fuss trainer makes it easy for anyone to learn proper bleeding control techniques
LifeStar Response EMT Jerry S. Mercadante, 67, served for 18 years with the agency
The Skylar Herbert Memorial Scholarship, a need-based scholarship for children of first responders, is named after the 5-year-old daughter of a Detroit firefighter and cop
Brian Hupp, director of EMS at the Maury Regional Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss tabletop MCI exercises
There was a lot to talk about last year, so don’t miss these must-listen episodes for a second time
Properly trained EMS leaders can navigate change while retaining talent and improving care
The Dr. Craig Manifold EMS Research Scholar position was dedicated in honor of the renowned medical director, who died in September
How much do you know about patient assessment and treatment after poisoning?
While board scenarios do not always reflect reality, complaining will not lead to mastery
Brianna Meyers, who aspires to become a paramedic, alerted her mom when she noticed a man slumped over in his car
7 steps to factoring in violence as a possible variable at special event EMS response and incident command
The top tenets of violent threat attack training and practice for EMS responders
As mass violence incidents grow in scale and frequency, less than half of EMS feels adequately prepared to respond
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Greenville County Emergency Management first responders finished training for a water rescue only to immediately use those skills in a real-life situation
Articles, explainer video, online course and more resources introduce updated guidelines to EMTs, paramedics and EMS students
The first 10 minutes of an MCI considerably impact emergency operations and survival.
Understanding the cellular action potential can help EMS providers determine why patients present with certain clinical findings
Cataldo Ambulance recruits can work as a wheelchair van driver during the day while attending an EMT class during non-work hours, or go through a 30-day “Rapid Response” course
Our co-hosts discuss the latest changes to the National Registry of EMTs cognitive testing and what it means for aspiring providers
Augusta’s legal department has 30 days to develop a detailed plan for the city’s EMS response after city commissioners voted to halt the fire department’s service
Applications will be excepted until Nov. 20, 2020 for the yearlong executive training program for future leaders in the EMS industry
Five members of Missoula College’s inaugural class of paramedic students received a $17,000 scholarship from AT&T at the launch event
Multiple response items differ from multiple choice items, as there may be more than one correct answer for a single question
Mutual-aid companies supplemented response efforts to give SFFD members the opportunity to attend the vigil
EMT Taft Foley III is the co-founder of Texas Mobile Medical Labs, which performs both 24-48 hour PCR tests and 15 minute rapid antigen tests
Pandemic reality: Demand for online learning drives development of innovative EMS training platforms
The 4 acceptable pauses in CPR
Stanford University announced that most students on a 5150 protective hold will be transported by the Palo Alto Fire Department instead of the university’s Department of Public Safety
Natalie Aulwes, 18, redesigned a ski resort helipad to get patients to the hospital faster without the need for intermediary ground ambulance transport
