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
You’re responsible for managing the crash scene; this includes what happens behind the scene as well as at the scene
A unified effort among EMS agencies, hospitals and aviation units ensures faster, lifesaving treatment
I continued my verbal assault until the patient apologized to me with tears in his eyes
Learn how you can quickly assess and treat patients with sepsis as an EMS provider
Henry Ford Allegiance Health staged a full-scale emergency exercise of a mass shooting designed to test its response, and the response of several other agencies
DHS grant to teach tourniquet application puts direct pressure on kids to help other kids during a mass shooting and before EMS arrives
A student-run nonprofit is pushing for a law that requires minors provide proof of CPR training before sitting for a driver’s license test
The Department of Homeland Security is accepting applications for the School-Age Trauma Training grant
The American Heart Association recently released a statement updating cardiac arrest resuscitation guidelines
A stroke is different from other conditions, as it’s essentially a term for the symptoms and not the cause
Allegations of false education credits being awarded to SFD paramedics prompted an investigation by city and state officials
Through the Black Fire Brigade’s donation, 30 young adults from the inner city will start EMT training with tuition, books and uniform covered
Our co-hosts are joined by EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Greg Friese to discuss the most recent EMS trend report and what it means for industry personnel
Matthew Driscoll used his extra time while on light duty after an injury to create training that would help responders recognize signs of trafficking victims
Our co-hosts discuss a recent study out of the UK that puts the use of epinephrine in prehospital cardiac arrest patients into question
Stop the Bleed shows people of all ages and backgrounds how not to be bystanders in an era when mass-casualty tragedies appear to strike from every which way
When a patient’s life is in your hands, you need to know the risk factors, signs and symptoms of PE
Clyde High School is considering a program that would allow seniors to be EMT-certified upon graduation
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article on the topic of late-night fatigue in EMS and how addressing those issues can lead to increased retention rates in the industry
The study showed a lack of ‘clear improvement in functional recovery’ in patients treated with epinephrine
School officials hope the class will equip students with better communication skills and the appropriate responses in various emergency situations
“There are just not as many people as we used to see going through paramedic programs. It’s a national issue”
Voluntary turnover and involuntary turnover of part-time and full-time EMS providers was studied to determine the overall EMS turnover rate
John Powell, 48, said he suffered breathing problems and needed emergency care after police allegedly asked paramedics to inject him with ketamine
The lawsuit names Pima County, Rural/Metro Fire Department and an individual deputy and paramedic as defendants
You may be surprised to treat more psych than critical patients, but protect the ABCs and you’ll be off to a great start in a career in EMS
Jouette Harrison, an avid musician, used his favorite rock and roll songs to remember the required information for ALS drugs
The 29th annual South Central Minnesota Safety Camp, planned by first responders, teaches skills to children entering grades four through seven
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article detailing possible legislation in California that would allow nonviolent, convicted felons to enter the EMS field
EMS1 and Fitch & Associates take an in-depth look at EMS trends in the United States and set a foundation for assessing how the EMS profession is changing
EMS providers will now be able to import CAPCE approved education records directly into their NREMT account
Changing a fragmented industry from the bottom up
Until Aberdeen Fire & Rescue is a fully accredited paramedic education center, a training program is in place for aspiring paramedics
