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
This advanced life support framework can help improve your trauma care
Jennifer Dantzler, director of the Including Kids Autism Center, joins the podcast to share how EMS can better care for and communicate with patients with autism
Successful airway management is the culmination of preparation, practice and technique mastery
Dan Limmer, educator and self-proclaimed “exam nerd,” shares strategies for successfully completing the NREMT certification test
Assessment and treatment pearls to simplify three common chest trauma presentations
The founders of the Women in Emergency Services association discuss their mission
The inaugural recipient of the James O. Page Legacy Scholarship reflects on his experience at Pinnacle
Think you or someone you know might have measles? Here’s what you need to know
More than 23,000 EMS providers have completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley continues its support for EMS, granting scholarships to aspiring medics while honoring the legacy of EMS pioneer John T. Sloper
David M. Williams, PhD, and Mike Taigman to teach the 12-month interactive, project-based program
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
The agency is reportedly evaluating programs and spending to ensure alignment with Administration priorities
Pennsylvania Ambulance donated the AEV Type 2 ambulance van to the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
Understand some terms related to paramedic care should a loved one need an ambulance
What do femoral pulse, radial pulse and carotid pulse actually indicate?
Avoid false blood pressure readings that could impact patient care. Discover the most frequent BP measurement mistakes and expert-backed techniques for accuracy.
Program aims to recruit and train 50-75 paramedics annually to strengthen workforce
Understand the causes, signs and symptoms, and prehospital treatment for kidney injury
You’re responsible for managing the crash scene; this includes what happens behind the scene as well as at the scene
A unified effort among EMS agencies, hospitals and aviation units ensures faster, lifesaving treatment
I continued my verbal assault until the patient apologized to me with tears in his eyes
The Marine Corps Commandant discusses the evolving challenges in public safety, emphasizing training, decision-making and the impact of emerging technologies
Marking 20 years in March 2025, the seminar honors Dr. F.W. Miltenberger’s EMS legacy while continuing to educate emergency responders
Rockwall EMS personnel trained on the use of the new tourniquet and whole blood in a combination of advanced hemorrhage control
The Freedom House EMT Training Academy honored its latest graduates, celebrating a program rooted in Pittsburgh’s pioneering Black-led ambulance service
Fla. county EMS receives CAMTS accreditation in mobile integrated healthcare, community paramedicine
Manatee County EMS has become the first in Florida and only the second in the U.S. to earn full accreditation under CAMTS Mobile Integrated Healthcare Standards
Steve Whitehead and Dr. David Tan discuss the EMS response to a patient who is allegedly drunk and has been seen by providers many times in the past
When the overtime pool is deep, many EMTs and paramedics will swim for as long as they possibly can
Discover how mentorship helps EMS educators thrive, with expert insights from Jonathan Jenkins and surprise guest Mike Taigman
D.C.'s fire chief says the program will help expand ALS care and strengthen the District’s EMS system
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