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
There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
Practical, authentic ways to show gratitude and strengthen community ties with the people who respond first when it matters most
Think you or someone you know might have measles? Here’s what you need to know
Realistic scenarios that reflect the patients EMTs and paramedics regularly encounter are critical to preparing students for the challenges of the EMS profession
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other leaders urge firefighters to reach out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
From exam tips to career advice, our top columns of the past 10 years covered all the bases
You can use the Gather-Analyze-Summarize model to facilitate scenario debriefing and maximize learning
Training civilians in lifesaving care of family, friends and neighbors can increase a community’s resilience to tornadoes, hurricanes and other natural disasters
The handling and movement of patients poses an inherent risk to both patient and provider due to potential mechanical failures or unsafe practices by the operator
A new law requires all public schools to begin stocking the drug and training staff on how to administer it
Austin Goddard was cleaning a table at Skyline Chili when a man collapsed while eating
The National Council on Public Safety UAS was created to ensure drone safety through education and training
EMS educators can implement the right technology for their classroom if they know what to look for
Around 80 emergency responders participated in the scenario that involved wrecked cars and accident victims
Our co-hosts discuss the steps within the psychomotor domain that excels your skill mastery
Fire-Rescue International conference speakers discuss the magnitude of the epidemic and the challenges it presents for the fire and EMS service
The crews competed in a physical fitness rally consisting of challenges in the humid heat
The goal is to provide free continuing education to help paramedics, doctors and nurses renew their licenses
Ashley Neece was doing yard work with Valerie Pettit when she heard the lawn mower stop abruptly
EMS providers complaining about lack of education and educators complaining about lack of students is where ignorance and apathy collide
You are on scene with a patient who was found down in his living room; as you progress beyond the initial assessment, what are some typical assessment pitfalls to avoid?
You are dispatched to a report of an elderly male found down on the floor
Download this free infographic to learn the results of a recent EMS1 survey about challenges and goals for training
Angie Jarrett was given the award because of her “service to patients, leadership and spirit of collaboration with fellow staff members”
The “set-up, size-up, scope, secure” mindset of the 1st and TEN approach to intubation may help improve first-pass success
EMTs started the program as a unique way to get young community members interested in the field
A basic understanding of how acid-base imbalances can affect the patient’s presentation can help make sense of conflicting symptoms