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
Everything from outdated strips to poor timing can lead to wrong glucose measurements, but here’s how to reduce errors
As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
Eliminate bias and develop a program that provides optimal clinical, operational and financial performance
Certifications are an important way to make sure individuals have the appropriate knowledge and skills to continue working in the field
Learn the signs and symptoms for this significant behavioral emergency and the importance of rapid patient sedation
Realistic training, dedication to management and monitoring, the ability to troubleshoot and competently use available tools are critical to all EMS providers
The family of a teen who died after an esophageal intubation has started the ‘Do It For Drew’ foundation to prevent another tragic death
To move out of crisis mode and on from dire consultant studies, volunteer EMS needs less analysis and more action
Knowing when to use these management tools to identify and reduce at-risk work behaviors is critical to being a successful EMS leader
When teaching new EMS skills or reviewing old ones, take advantage of the chance to put them in context and reinforce good clinical decision-making
The EMS supervisor earned about $50,000 in overtime by overseeing EMS, firefighters and police training
The two year grant-funded initiative aims to reduce repeat hospital visits and improve quality care for patients
You were asked to respond to a coffee shop for a 22-year-old male with increasing shortness of breath following a coughing fit; did you make the right decision?
You are asked to respond to a coffee shop for shortness of breath
A new law allows medics to treat and transport police dogs injured in the line of duty
Effective prehospital care restores or maintains adequate oxygenation, perfusion and cellular environment which saves cells, organs and lives
Marshall Botkin received the National Emergency Medical Technician of the Year Award
EMS providers work alongside fire and police, but are often not treated the same way
Prepare for behavioral emergencies by understanding pathophysiology, personal protection, patient handling and restraint techniques, and the importance of documentation
Officers teach situational awareness and principles of “Run, Hide, Fight”
Commissioner Hood Richardson said he was concerned about the training they had in order to be able to provide medical services
Critical care paramedicine is application of science and artistry to care for the profoundly ill patient
Among this month’s best clips were tips on nasopharyngeal airway use and ECG interpretation
The Feb. 6 event at over 43 sites aims to set a new Guinness World Record while teaching participants how to help save lives
The state of Queensland is planning a campaign to raise awareness about assaults on paramedics
Tom Hancock was chief for 16 years and led his department to become one of the first in the state to be ALS certified
Nearly 100 teens interested in emergency services careers gathered to learn about operations, procedures and equipment
Graduates of an innovative high school in Las Vegas are determined and passionate to make a difference for their community as caregivers