EMS Training and Education
A verbal attack can be personal; here’s how to deflect the attack and minimize the damage
There are great EMS employers out there, but finding them takes time, and the willingness to take risks on the unknown
Steve Whitehead will tell you why your BVM technique needs to go in this episode
The training with Owensboro Community & Technical College is based on the success of an an accelerated paramedic class done with AMR
Learn what to look for, including P-to-P intervals, to identify atrial flutter
Grant funding brought together personnel from 26 agencies to hold ASHER training involving a simulated shooting at a polling place in Amesbury
Empower your personnel to become pediatric ready
From learning resources to comic relief, there’s something for everyone
Suspect physical abuse of a child when there is a mismatch between the reported mechanism of injury, patient history and the physical exam findings
The Hall Ambulance employees were recognized for their work in EMS education and outreach
A busy roadway is hands-down the most dangerous environment where we routinely work
The investigation examines claims of misconduct and potential exchange of benefits, such as free training, as Wallingford scrutinizes its ties with New Britain officials
Four paramedics from Kassel, Germany, are spending three weeks with Virginia Beach EMS to learn new ways to save lives
You have to first possess and practice traits like kindness and compassion before you can pass the sentiment on to your patients
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and every minute counts
Becoming a paramedic starts in the classroom
Follow these tips to ensure success, enjoy the experience, and leave school with a diploma and a smile
Nobody is born with the ability to respond to 911 calls, but these perspectives can help anyone in EMS provide better care and appreciate the ride
Are those historical skills a blessing or a curse?
Quality management implementation at Monroe Fire Department
The arrival of EMS is the moment when a motor vehicle collision incident shifts from chaos to order
Are you endangering your littlest patients?
San Francisco Sergeant Harrell’s swift, skillful response helped stabilize 49ers player Ricky Pearsall, illustrating the life-saving impact of basic emergency training
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
Personnel from three towns trained on their response to a school shooting in Manchester-by-the-Sea
As society becomes more and more litigious, EMS providers face greater and greater risk by not fully documenting their calls
What CoAEMSP has learned about EMS student attrition and retention
The trooper, who was stationed near the end zone, was struck by a Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver as he landed out of bounds while attempting to catch a Hail Mary pass
Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort
