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
Are you endangering your littlest patients?
San Francisco Sergeant Harrell’s swift, skillful response helped stabilize 49ers player Ricky Pearsall, illustrating the life-saving impact of basic emergency training
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
Chris Kinzer saved a man’s life after he fell off a roof; the man fractured his spine at the neck
Vital sign abnormalities during rehab may indicate a medical problem requiring the firefighter to follow-up with their primary care physician
Trauma care experts are increasingly focusing on ways to help civilian victims of violence avoid bleeding to death at the scene
Trendelenburg is taught to all EMS students, but does it still have a place in prehospital care?
Review the findings for a critical shock patient and understand the ominous implications of pathological Q waves
Impress your potential employers with your knowledge, preparation and alignment with the requirements of the job by using these five success tips
Inaugural report sets foundation for evaluating changes, trends in the emergency care system, including standards of care, educational requirements and performance indicators
Kratom, currently sold as a health supplement, is often used by individuals as an alternative to heroin
When patients do not act in their best interest having them sign a patient refusal form is in your best interest as an EMS professional
A comic for EMS drawing off the real experiences of EMS
Officials performed an active-shooter drill using the new kits, which are intended to help civilians treat gunshot wounds until first responders arrive
Highly-trained crews from across the world competed in 17 events testing their EMS skills
Instead of learning standard CPR, the students learned an innovative method of CPR that relies on teamwork
An official said paramedics respond to between six and eight overdoses a day
Paramedics and EMTs are being trained to recognize sepsis early
In this week’s quick clip, our co-hosts discuss how to deal with a difficult partner
The agency used the simulation to train first responders on how to handle victims with special needs
By switching to “Check & Inject” kits, the agency will save around $40,000
Rates have increased partially due to enhanced medical training and techniques for military medics
EMTs are asked to be more aggressive in situations like mass shootings and industrial accidents
Cypress Creek medics believe the patient would not have made it to the hospital alive without the transfusion
Following the example of Washington State, a pilot program is testing phasing out EpiPens in EMS
Follow these guidelines to include the goals and activities needed for effective online A&P instruction and student success
Grant writers can use these tips to make sure their applications are read and fully understood
We asked EMS1 readers to share their knowledge and use of capnography during patient care
In this week’s episode, our co-hosts discusses the sometimes complicated relationship between fire departments and EMS
Three truths about relationships for new paramedic graduates to succeed as professionals in a radically changing world of health care
Not only had the helicopter crashed, but hospital employees in the parking lot on their way to work were also hurt in the fictitious scenario
Students who are accepted will receive all recorded lectures online, as well as attend some on-campus courses
Pediatric intraosseous insertion can be stressful, but it’s a critical tool to have if you can’t get IV access
