EMS Training and Education
Identifying and treating tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma
OPQRST is an important part of patient assessment and the start of a conversation with the patient about their pain complaint
Capnography and ETCO2 monitoring are critical for assessing ventilation, confirming airway placement and guiding resuscitation
Learn how long classes take, what they cost and what supplies and uniforms you鈥檒l need to begin your EMT school journey
CoAEMSP issues first in the nation Letter of Review for voluntary AEMT accreditation to S.C. college
Midlands Technical College becomes the first AEMT program in the U.S., marking a major step toward national accreditation
National fire and EMS groups wrote a letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. stating that cuts to firefighter safety programs could have long-term consequences for first responder health
Becoming a paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care and requires much more advanced training than becoming an EMT
A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery
A structured methodology for addressing inefficiencies, engaging stakeholders and sustaining progress
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Discover how fentanyl test strips work, the obstacles to their widespread use and their impact on harm reduction
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is America鈥檚 EMS certification organization 鈥� here鈥檚 how it works
A prospective EMR鈥檚 guide to skills, duties and career options
Steve Whitehead shares CPAP contraindications
Take your time to get that tube smoothly, non-traumatically into trachea on 1st pass
U.S. Army Reserve soldiers prepare for mass causality scenarios, medical evacuations and ambulance arrivals with simulation training
OMI President Felix Marquez shares how VR training is helping rural Florida EMS agencies maintain critical pediatric emergency skills
鈥淚 knew we needed a miracle to bring Henry back,鈥� Westfield (N.C.) fire chief reflects on responding to one of his own
Incorporating diverse perspectives and solutions from both within and outside the EMS community to foster a better future for EMS professionals
Dan Limmer, educator and self-proclaimed 鈥渆xam nerd,鈥� shares strategies for successfully completing the NREMT certification test
Assessment and treatment pearls to simplify three common chest trauma presentations
The founders of the Women in Emergency Services association discuss their mission
The inaugural recipient of the James O. Page Legacy Scholarship reflects on his experience at Pinnacle
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The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley continues its support for EMS, granting scholarships to aspiring medics while honoring the legacy of EMS pioneer John T. Sloper
David M. Williams, PhD, and Mike Taigman to teach the 12-month interactive, project-based program
Realistic scenarios that reflect the patients EMTs and paramedics regularly encounter are critical to preparing students for the challenges of the EMS profession
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
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