EMS Training and Education
A pioneering EMS program is helping patients with opioid use disorder find a path to recovery
What you need to know about opioid overdose reversal drug nalmefene鈥檚 risks, effectiveness and clinical concerns
Discover how fentanyl test strips work, the obstacles to their widespread use and their impact on harm reduction
EMS clinicians are in a unique position to provide proactive education to patients as the only subset of clinicians that enter their homes
Any given shift, right?
If you work long enough in fire and EMS, the day will come when someone spits at you. You must prepare your defensible response in advance
Compression rate, depth and fraction are measures of high-quality CPR
Make sure each of your service鈥檚 cardiac arrest patients get the best chance of survival by prioritizing high-quality CPR in training and in practice
Steve Whitehead reminds you to use your patient鈥檚 name to build rapport in this episode of One for the Road
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
A single question can unlock memories that will distract your patient from their current pain 鈥� and fill your day
A paramedic鈥檚 role is to help people and do the best they can for each patient
Harris County ESD11 Mobile Healthcare developed 10 commandments to set initial expectations while onboarding 200 paramedics
Equipped with advanced skills and telehealth integration, APPs bring life-saving interventions and community outreach to underserved populations
Former Army medic John Mark Hutchins would sometimes get frostbite while walking to paramedic school at Casper College
Albany Technical College鈥檚 Critical Care Paramedic program focuses on critical care specialties such as helicopter EMS, fixed-wing critical care transport and intensive care units
Caldwell County officials agreed to spend approximately $88K for the ambulance box as part of a focus on more hands-on training
Put away your Bee Gees record and try these holiday classics to keep the CPR pace this season
Federal funding allows for new, state-of-the-art simulation training in EMS for fire and EMS personnel in Gearhart
Our cohosts tackle system design, enhancing education standards and personal accountability
Steve Whitehead asks, does your pulse ox probe fail you, or do you fail it?
A verbal attack can be personal; here鈥檚 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
The training with Owensboro Community & Technical College is based on the success of an an accelerated paramedic class done with AMR
Steve Whitehead will tell you why your BVM technique needs to go in this episode
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鈥檚 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
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