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
EMS clinicians should rely on their assessment and facts when assessing people with a suspected factitious disorder
In this EMS One-Stop episode, Dr. Dave Williams explains how a new master’s-level course will empower leaders to solve systemic challenges using proven methodologies — and why quality must be a leadership priority
Make no mistake, every EMS provider in every state has a duty to perform a full and complete assessment on every living patient
While EMS education and protocols are important, experience proves that every situation is different and nuanced
In the event of an MCI, there may be a number of victims who require immediate treatment to stop life-threatening hemorrhaging
It’s important to brush up on protocols, equipment and other areas of EMS after taking some time away from the field
Our co-hosts discuss the ever-changing practice of airway management
Discuss these ambulance crash characteristics with your department’s emergency vehicle operators
The iPhone app allows EMS personnel to manage their continuing education and recertification components
A federal investigation was launched after a whistleblower alerted authorities about records that falsely showed his attendance at trainings he never completed
Vehicle vs. multiple pedestrian incidents, especially terrorism attacks, are high-risk and happen with surprisingly common frequency
Sinister mass casualty violent attacks require additional preplanning and post-MCI recovery efforts from EMS
Top takeaways for prehospital care of diabetic patients after filtering 2.5 million EMS encounters in the EMS Index
Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis, medical director for Williamson County (Texas) EMS, will discuss why delayed sequence intubation is a cure for Rapid Sequenced Death at EMS PRO conference
Providing effective pediatric care starts with confronting your challenges with children
Amy Eisenhauer to discuss health risks and performance impact of disrupted sleep, as well as strategies for overcoming these challenges, as part of EMS PRO conference
Keep up with the latest best practices and learn from EMS experts, vendors and peers at the annual conference and trade show
Rethinking EMS response to pediatric emergency care, trauma, pain management and arrests
Erratic glucose levels can indicate a number of more serious conditions that should be considered before releasing a patient
Considerations for planning interdisciplinary training and staging include properly equipping EMS providers and developing a common lexicon
Cabell Hntington Hospital trauma services director Jennifer Murray pushed the initiative to Lawrence County schools at a recent commission meeting
School officials are teaming up with the Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association to learn lifesaving basics to stop blood loss
You don’t have to work in EMS to make an EMS education worthwhile
As you advance in your EMS career, sometimes the path you’re on leads you to teach those who are just starting out
Save a Life for Scotland, a campaign by the Scottish government to raise CPR awareness, created the video in an effort to teach 500,000 people CPR
With a range of techniques and tools for upper airway suction in the prehospital environment, it’s important to assess the patient and choose the right approach
Bay County for the first time held drills for “tactical emergency casualty care” at the county’s fire training facility
Organizations providing first aid certification programs should examine their courses to decide if they have the right goals in place
Results from a survey showed that most EMS providers are prepared to use supraglottic airway devices because of their training and continued education
The legislation directs EMS agencies to establish protocol for prehospital assessment and treatment of stroke patients
As the fifth anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing approaches, Cambridge Fire Department officials say they are ready for potential terrorist activity
Sharon Regional Medical Center and Community College of Allegheny County are cooperating to start a paramedic instructional program at the hospital
King County, Washington successfully introduced hand-drawn epinephrine to EMTs for severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
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