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
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
A single question can unlock memories that will distract your patient from their current pain – and fill your day
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A paramedic’s role is to help people and do the best they can for each patient
The course teaches students to be language interpreters and state-certified EMTs
Technological progress will continue to transform how we connect with our community, one patient at a time
Use this information and the SEPSIS mnemonic to improve EMS recognition, assessment and treatment of pediatric sepsis
Peter Antevy, winner of the Anderson Award, answers the five questions he is asked most often at the 2017 Gathering of Eagles
Inside EMS Podcast co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson each sat down with the Medic2Medic podcast
Handheld, portable blood analyzers used by community paramedics to assess heart failure patients and make prehospital care decisions
As first on scene from the outside, firefighters and medics have an important role in stopping nursing home abuse
EMS providers can “Identify-Report-Refer” to help improve a patient’s health through strengthening the patient’s social connections
Wernicke’s encephalopathy is an acute neurological condition caused by thiamine deficiency, also known as beriberi
Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis
Types of crush syndrome, including traumatic asphyxiation and suspension trauma, described by Bryan Bledsoe in EMS Today presentation
Community paramedics have an opportunity to change EMS response to overdose and addiction through application of harm reduction techniques
The agency is only the second ambulance service in the world and the first in the U.S. to attain accreditation six consecutive times
SWOT analysis gives volunteers the opportunity to participate in the development of an action plan for training, increased competence and success
Israel’s national EMS organization uses virtual reality technologies to simulate MCI scenes and train any member to become a scene commander
Our co-hosts talk with Dr. Peter Antevy about why there is trepidation in dealing with pediatric patients
The CERT course teaches citizens in the county and surrounding areas how to respond when disasters like fires, floods and tornadoes strike
Download this free e-book to learn tips and best practices on how to choose and successfully implement the right learning management system for your agency
In the course of their training, students will learn basic airway management, bleeding control and basic trauma and some fundamental skills
You are on scene with a patient who was choking on food; is your primary assessment as efficient as possible?
You are dispatched to a restaurant for a report of a man choking
NREMT Paramedic Psychomotor Exam scenario station is uncharted territory for paramedic students and educators; here is what to expect on testing day and how to pass
Understand what is expected in each phase of paramedic programs to meet portfolio requirements to document competency in skills, scenarios and field internship
The surgeons stressed that tourniquets should only be used to treat life-threatening bleeds when direct pressure alone isn’t working
Test your knowledge of neonatal resuscitation and pediatric patient care with this quiz
Compartment syndrome should be considered early to prevent dire consequences for the patient.
