EMS Training

Continuing education is more than a requirement; it is a benefit that to help providers do their jobs better

Traditional training did not teach medics how to deal with combative family members or how to seek counseling

Ukiah hospital's 'Trauma Expo' brings first responders and ED staff together to experience each others' jobs during an MCI training drill

It's on agencies to provide opportunities for community members to learn the skills needed to potentially save the life of a stranger or loved one

The real role of EMS should be to train ourselves out of a job

On Day 2 of EMS Week, we are talking education – both for providers and community members

Children of the patient killed in the April crash say the EMT failed to maintain control of the ambulance

Equipping citizens to put down the cell phone and save lives in an emergency

Four years ago at Chabad of Poway a gunman opened fire during a Passover service, killing one of the congregants and wounding three others

Careerline Tech Center students worked through several scenarios evaluating their skills as they prepare for a career in EMS

Reduce your community’s risk by training citizens how to control bleeding

Managing unusual abdominal injuries, including intussusception, Hirschsprung disease and appendicitis

Not all safety improvements have to cost a fortune – some can be entirely free and can bring an immediate return on investment

Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation

“You realize you’re the first line of defense for someone who is having the worst day of their life,” one teen said.