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
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Learn what to look for, including non-discernible P-waves
Learn what to look for, including absent P-waves, to identify ventricular tachycardia
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
CoAEMSP issues first in the nation Letter of Review for voluntary AEMT accreditation to S.C. college
Midlands Technical College becomes the first AEMT program in the U.S., marking a major step toward national accreditation
Capnography and ETCO2 monitoring are critical for assessing ventilation, confirming airway placement and guiding resuscitation
National fire and EMS groups wrote a letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. stating that cuts to firefighter safety programs could have long-term consequences for first responder health
Becoming a paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care and requires much more advanced training than becoming an EMT
A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery
A structured methodology for addressing inefficiencies, engaging stakeholders and sustaining progress
What you need to know about opioid overdose reversal drug nalmefene’s risks, effectiveness and clinical concerns
Discover how fentanyl test strips work, the obstacles to their widespread use and their impact on harm reduction
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is America’s EMS certification organization – here’s how it works
A prospective EMR’s guide to skills, duties and career options
Steve Whitehead shares CPAP contraindications
Take your time to get that tube smoothly, non-traumatically into trachea on 1st pass
U.S. Army Reserve soldiers prepare for mass causality scenarios, medical evacuations and ambulance arrivals with simulation training
OMI President Felix Marquez shares how VR training is helping rural Florida EMS agencies maintain critical pediatric emergency skills
“I knew we needed a miracle to bring Henry back,” Westfield (N.C.) fire chief reflects on responding to one of his own
Incorporating diverse perspectives and solutions from both within and outside the EMS community to foster a better future for EMS professionals
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
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