EMS Training and Education
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EMS Training and Education Resources
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
Educating patients at the highest risk for suffering a fatal overdose
A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery
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
Officials hope to eventually provide training to middle and high school students so they can familiarize themselves with the kits
The unfortunate reality remains that victims die because of treatment delays
The training program involves realistically-staged home environments and cameras that allow facilitators to monitor trainees’ actions from a control room
Jesup Ambulance Service posted the offer on social media after the number of EMTs in the city dropped to five
Over 40 volunteers and several local agencies participated in the training drill at Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts
“We ask first responders to put their lives on the line for us every day. Giving something back while restoring the ranks of volunteers is a win-win proposition,” Rep. Chris Sainato said
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss how different teaching styles may better prepare students to be providers, and the importance of technology to the industry
The Res-Q students can give basic first aid and critical care, including stopping bleeds and administering CPR
Dr. Eric Topol, a world-renowned cardiologist, considers the stethoscope obsolete, nothing more than a pair of “rubber tubes”
Training and experience are instrumental to keeping EMTs, paramedics safe from violent attacks
The virtual reality simulation training, designed specifically for first responders, launches in November 2019
Products displayed at the EMS World Expo will help providers stop the bleed and transport patients to definitive care
Montana has long had workforce shortages in a variety of healthcare fields, including both rural and urban areas
Constant training, a team approach and monitoring feedback during resuscitation can increase your patients’ chances of survival and positive outcomes
Kelly Grayson flips his EMS training model, emphasizing patient interaction so students “get to the good stuff” early on
San Jacinto College and Houston Community College are offering programs for both careers, allowing graduates to work after testing
Spence Elementary School student pepper sprayed 15 students while they were riding on a school bus full with 50 passengers
Local paramedics and EMTs were trained on how to disconnect and properly operate a home hemodialysis prior to Eugene Tradd using the system at home
Learning the mechanisms of injury associated with Malgaigne fractures, Chance fractures and Jefferson fractures allows EMS providers to stabilize and treat appropriately
Local emergency crews are now seeking qualified candidates to fill these positions, but say the demand for the jobs greatly outweighs the number of applicants
The Helen Keller Hospital donated a 2007 Ford ambulance to Northwest-Shoals Community College EMS programs, which was without an ambulance for nearly 18 months
The lawsuits accuse the county of failing to properly train dispatchers, not warning officers that errors happened and not ensuring the 911 mapping system was accurate
The bill would create the First Responder Loan Forgiveness Program, under which college graduates could have up to $16,000 in loans forgiven
The Arkansas Department of Health reported that nearly 800 EMTs and paramedics have not renewed their license this year
Researchers aim to identify the critical skills required for public safety professionals to succeed in a leadership role
The Vernon Township Volunteer Fire Department upgraded its quick response unit, primarily run by college students, to increase staffing levels
Swansea Ambulance Corps interns are working as EMTs to advance their careers in the medical field
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the revitalization of a blog and podcast aimed at educating EMT students in a new style of teaching by providing them with several patient interactions
EMS training gaps in lifting practices, medical measuring and monitoring, and providing compassionate care put patients and providers at risk
Paramedic Bart Buckendorf will visit more than 30 towns to teach a class and raise awareness of the dangers of SIDS
