EMS Training and Education
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EMS Training and Education Resources
Resiliency training and a CISM program laid a foundation for the Richmond Ambulance Authority to support its providers’ mental health
There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
Practical, authentic ways to show gratitude and strengthen community ties with the people who respond first when it matters most
EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss an article from Andrea Abbas on five flaws that trip leaders up and cause a disconnect with field crews
The AED’s journey from concept to modern use is a fascinating tale of medical innovation, collaboration and lifesaving success
The investment went into recruitment efforts, new ambulances and raises for current employees
The class of 29 EMTs joins a department that is responding to more medical emergencies than ever before
This month’s favorite videos include a dramatic video of a needle thoracostomy and a quick tip to relieve nausea symptoms
Firefighter proposes to his girlfriend, paramedic at a staged emergency in front of their family and friends
The CP-C is the fourth specialty certification exam developed by the Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification
Chiefs and field providers need to change the culture that condones fraud into one that truly determines competency
An Arkansas Trauma System grant purchased, trained and equipped 550 Little Rock police to use tourniquets, pressure bandages and chest seals
A look at some of the research from the last year, why it’s important and what it means for paramedic chiefs and EMS field providers
Seven trainees are accused of cheating during an EMT exam
The first individuals to a scene will always be bystanders who are in close proximity to the event
ECG acquisition, 12-lead mapping and airway management were your favorites
These events generated vigorous discussion and passionate debate
Paramedics are increasingly likely to transport patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation machines and some systems are testing ECMO for refractory cardiac arrest
Chris and Kelly answer questions from our listeners about immobilization and leadership
EMS agencies, regardless of jurisdictional borders can serve the best interests of patients through joint training programs
A policy on employee personal use of company disposable supplies is an important initial step to theft prevention
Currently available drone technology has the ability to revolutionize situational awareness and improve responder safety
The training course on managing personal and patient emotional trauma is being field-tested for launch in early 2016
EMS responded to a sports complex for a report of a syncope; did responders correctly assess and treat the 22 year-old male patient?
You are asked to respond to the football practice field of a local college
The video aims to entertain and promote early sepsis recognition and management
The Kentucky ambulance service will train and hire 100 EMTs in an effort to put unemployed coal miners and veterans back in the workforce
The injuries from blunt or penetrating chest trauma can cause life-threatening disruption to perfusion, ventilation or both
The paramedics acted quickly to stop the bleeding and get the officer, who was shot in the arms and legs, into an operating room
The first 50 volunteers from United Rescue just graduated from the program, inspired by the United Hatzalah of Israel model