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
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
A traumatic crash and weather-grounded helicopter pushed Mineral County EMS to rethink how blood reaches patients
As EMS on the Hill 2026 approaches, NAEMT President Chris Way and Rob Lawrence explain why unity, legislative relationships and priorities like treatment in place could reshape the future of EMS
RICE, rapid transport and a quick fridge check can change the outcome before a bleeding disorder turns into a major emergency
Pittsburgh EMS’ Rescue Medicine Bundle brings advanced care, including blood transfusion, to trapped patients during extrication, with early results
Allegheny General Hospital staff simulated a mass shooting response to prepare for potential large-scale emergencies during next month’s NFL Draft
North Ridgeville Fire Department partnered with University Hospitals’ Tactical Emergency Casualty Care team for two days of training focused on active shooter and mass-casualty responses
A weeklong Crisis Intervention Team course in Elkhart County trained 26 first responders in de-escalation, suicide prevention and responding to behavioral health emergencies
“Should paramedics be intubating? Why not just use a supraglottic airway?”
Why great EMS education still comes down to storytelling and simplicity
Scholarships support leadership mentoring, degree assistance and professional development
A federal grant will fund training and equipment to help first responders deliver blood transfusions at the scene of severe crashes and traumatic injuries
Survey of nearly 7,000 EMS and fire-rescue agencies reveals where pediatric readiness stands today and where services can strengthen training, coordination and protocols to better care for children in the field
John Joseph Carlbom, a former EMS supervisor and instructor whose license was revoked amid misconduct findings, faces the latest allegations tied to his time leading ambulance services and EMT courses in Deer Lodge
Now in its fifth year, the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship is offering scholarships and a fully funded leadership training package for emerging EMS leaders
A field-ready guide to safer airway decisions, stronger fundamentals and better patient outcomes.
The Glendale Fire Department partnered with Midwestern University to give crews hands-on experience with intubation, chest tubes and other techniques
Harnessing next-generation clinical guidance to reduce chaos and enhance confidence for EMS providers
It’s 2026 — why do pediatric calls still make us sweat?
Successful airway management is the culmination of preparation, practice and technique mastery
Tips for navigating prehospital airway management techniques and challenges
Small changes to how EMS approaches airway management and ventilation can make big differences in OHCA outcomes
Mentor Public Schools, the Mentor Fire Department and Lakeland Community College have partnered to give high school students hands-on EMS training, college credit and a path to EMT certification before graduation
You are on scene with a patient who has sustained a significant injury; how do you decide whether to use red lights and sirens?
The era of the rubber stamp medical director is over
First responders in Berks County took part in specialized training designed to help recognize autism-related behaviors, communicate more effectively and reduce the risk of escalation during critical emergency calls
If alpha and beta receptors make you panic, listen to this
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
During a time of racial tension and social upheaval, the movement helped form the foundations of the pre-hospital care we’re used to today
Durham Technical Community College earned voluntary CAAHEP accreditation for its AEMT program and secured accreditation for its Paramedic Program, giving the college dual accredited pathways
