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
Learn how long classes take, what they cost and what supplies and uniforms you’ll need to begin your EMT school journey
Identifying and treating tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma
OPQRST is an important part of patient assessment and the start of a conversation with the patient about their pain complaint
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article about leaving a patient in a high traffic area after working a code
Show off your knowledge of anatomy and physiology basics and terms of direction you learned in EMT training
The bill states school districts must work with local law enforcement and emergency management personnel to create a “high-quality emergency operations plan”
With cameras, microphones, speakers and motion detectors in every room, the building gives trainees the opportunity to go through detailed simulations
Through the EPIC treatment, EMS providers are taught to focus on the three H-bombs to prevent further damage to head injuries
Moving beyond the ‘standard’ 12-lead ECG
There’s more to a diagnostic ECG than just 12-leads, and there’s more to a 12-lead than just ST-Elevation
Tyler Christifulli shares his perspective on imminent cardiac arrest, surgical airways and how humming manages stress on calls
Bainbridge Island residents prepared for the chance that they could be completely cut off from first responders in a major disaster like an earthquake
Great active shooter incident training takes a concerted effort to make exercises real, relevant, interesting and captivating for all participants
John Dillon still rides a regular shift for his hometown squad four decades after serving as a volunteer while still in high school
Investigators found no difference in paramedic student recognition of scene hazards between a walk-around size-up and UAV flyover video
One medical director is challenging the current pediatric intubation paradigm, exploring direct and video laryngoscopy
Potential candidates must be currently working in the field, but the program tailors classes to fit a paramedic’s busy schedule
The students were returning from a band trip to Walt Disney World when the bus flipped on the highway in Alabama
One classroom was transformed into a trauma station where EMS providers demonstrated the critical steps a trauma team takes when working on an accident victim
Please take two minutes to answer eight survey questions, which will help us capture how your agency is staying up to date on supraglottic airway training
Here are 10 things every agency should consider before a disaster occurs
SALT Triage System is the foundation of the new MUCC Instructional Guidelines for training paramedics and EMTs in mass casualty triage
About 300 first responders took part, and EMT and paramedic students portrayed injured passengers to test emergency readiness
A paramedic talks about which types of calls fluster her, the importance of peer support, lessons hard-learned and more
Farmington police, firefighters and paramedics from San Juan Regional Medical Center conducted joint training under their new multi-agency policy
Show off your knowledge of infrequently used or applied EMT knowledge that you may have learned in school
Modern research is dispelling treatment misconceptions and out-of-date practices that are limiting the standard of care
Jake Drumm created Drumm Emergency Solutions to provide people with classes and kits so they can be prepared to treat injuries before first responders arrive
The All Heart program has trained nearly 100 coaches in memory of Sean Fisher, who collapsed during football practice due to an undetected heart condition
Tyler Junior College is using their new ambulance simulator to replicate “any type of ambulance call”
Wear appropriate gear, build in fail safes and backup plans, and be aware of changing water conditions to conduct a successful swift water rescue
Building a strong EMS team requires open communication and conflict resolution mediation when necessary
“From March 11 to 17, we are emphasizing that safety in the delivery of healthcare is the highest priority all the time,” CPS executive director Alex Christgen said
