/ems-training-and-education EMS Training and Education en-US Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:08:11 GMT /epcr/articles/there-is-never-nothing-to-write-Uh0rwrPI4mAoMVOs/ Writing "no patient found" or "unable to locate" is unacceptable and risky. Fully document every call for service. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:08:11 GMT /epcr/articles/there-is-never-nothing-to-write-Uh0rwrPI4mAoMVOs/ /recruitment-and-retention/how-accreditation-of-paramedic-education-programs-is-helping-to-address-the-workforce-crisis What CoAEMSP has learned about EMS student attrition and retention Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:19:11 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/how-accreditation-of-paramedic-education-programs-is-helping-to-address-the-workforce-crisis /ems-products/ambulances/articles/cold-weather-response-tips-for-ems-1iUZnpYJcS5xtJ0e/ Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:24:03 GMT /ems-products/ambulances/articles/cold-weather-response-tips-for-ems-1iUZnpYJcS5xtJ0e/ /epcr/articles/there-is-never-nothing-to-write-Uh0rwrPI4mAoMVOs/ Writing "no patient found" or "unable to locate" is unacceptable and risky. Fully document every call for service. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:08:11 GMT /epcr/articles/there-is-never-nothing-to-write-Uh0rwrPI4mAoMVOs/ /recruitment-and-retention/how-accreditation-of-paramedic-education-programs-is-helping-to-address-the-workforce-crisis What CoAEMSP has learned about EMS student attrition and retention Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:19:11 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/how-accreditation-of-paramedic-education-programs-is-helping-to-address-the-workforce-crisis /patient-assessment/caught-on-video-fla-troopers-ankle-broken-during-last-play-of-buccaneers-game 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 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:09:56 GMT /patient-assessment/caught-on-video-fla-troopers-ankle-broken-during-last-play-of-buccaneers-game /ems-products/ambulances/articles/cold-weather-response-tips-for-ems-1iUZnpYJcS5xtJ0e/ Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:24:03 GMT /ems-products/ambulances/articles/cold-weather-response-tips-for-ems-1iUZnpYJcS5xtJ0e/ /patient-safety/articles/cold-and-injured-motor-vehicle-accidents-in-the-winter-cvIF8Vcvuw68yaNg/ Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:24:00 GMT /patient-safety/articles/cold-and-injured-motor-vehicle-accidents-in-the-winter-cvIF8Vcvuw68yaNg/ /community-awareness/inspired-by-tragedy-mich-student-creates-cardiac-arrest-awareness-initiative The West Bloomfield High School "WB Has Heart" program involves awareness, screenings, training, merchandise and events Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:20:54 GMT /community-awareness/inspired-by-tragedy-mich-student-creates-cardiac-arrest-awareness-initiative /ems-training-and-education/boston-ems-celebrates-graduation-of-new-emt-recruits 27 EMS Recruits spent six months and responded to over 3,700 911 calls in training before transitioning to Operations Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:06:08 GMT /ems-training-and-education/boston-ems-celebrates-graduation-of-new-emt-recruits /pain-management/one-for-the-road-three-times-pain-meds-are-overlooked Don’t ignore one of the best things we can do for a patient Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:51:55 GMT /pain-management/one-for-the-road-three-times-pain-meds-are-overlooked /book-excerpt/book-excerpt-frederick-the-paramedic Your junior paramedic will learn first-hand about common childhood emergencies and what they can do to help Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:38:20 GMT /book-excerpt/book-excerpt-frederick-the-paramedic /ems-management/myth-busting-ems-time-to-evolve-our-approach Embracing smarter, more effective strategies to keep pace with the evidence-based advancements reshaping our profession Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:20:33 GMT /ems-management/myth-busting-ems-time-to-evolve-our-approach /electronic-patient-care-reports/articles/9-top-patient-care-report-tips-for-emts-and-paramedics-ROuyf7SocfT63FVG/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:34:01 GMT /electronic-patient-care-reports/articles/9-top-patient-care-report-tips-for-emts-and-paramedics-ROuyf7SocfT63FVG/ /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:27:20 GMT /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ /ems-products/communications/articles/arrogant-leadership-are-you-alienating-your-workforce-snGTXtqc4g1No2UD/ In this episode, our co-hosts discuss an article from Andrea Abbas on five flaws that trip leaders up and cause a disconnect with field crews Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:59:51 GMT /ems-products/communications/articles/arrogant-leadership-are-you-alienating-your-workforce-snGTXtqc4g1No2UD/ /volunteer-ems/md-county-considers-changing-training-classes-schedules-to-improve-recruitment Harford County officials are working to counter both burnout and boredom in their efforts to recruit more volunteers Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:45:36 GMT /volunteer-ems/md-county-considers-changing-training-classes-schedules-to-improve-recruitment /legal/13m-settlement-approved-in-unannounced-active-shooter-drill-at-mich-psychiatric-hospital First responders, staff and patients at the psychiatric hospital for children were not told about the active shooter drill Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:52:57 GMT /legal/13m-settlement-approved-in-unannounced-active-shooter-drill-at-mich-psychiatric-hospital /ems-products/aeds/the-history-of-aeds-from-scientific-breakthrough-to-layperson-use The AED’s journey from concept to modern use is a fascinating tale of medical innovation, collaboration and lifesaving success Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:04:24 GMT /ems-products/aeds/the-history-of-aeds-from-scientific-breakthrough-to-layperson-use /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/negligence-explained-for-the-ems-professional-SJyiooSiHtmYsKg8/ Understand the four components of a negligent act and how to protect yourself from a negligence claim Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:58:09 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/negligence-explained-for-the-ems-professional-SJyiooSiHtmYsKg8/ /ems-training/articles/preventing-in-custody-deaths-AuzXdRtO7YCc28cx/ EMS and law enforcement collaborative training helps prepare responders to treat and monitor patients experiencing a constellation of symptoms Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:13:07 GMT /ems-training/articles/preventing-in-custody-deaths-AuzXdRtO7YCc28cx/ /airway-management/everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-bagging-is-probably-wrong Are you over-ventilating your patients? Probably, says Kelly Grayson Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:48:42 GMT /airway-management/everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-bagging-is-probably-wrong /ems-training/articles/palliative-and-hospice-care-in-the-prehospital-setting-DYAphmNcnf72uzRm/ Additional training can help providers who want to do right by patients involved in hospice and end-of-life care Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:20:02 GMT /ems-training/articles/palliative-and-hospice-care-in-the-prehospital-setting-DYAphmNcnf72uzRm/ /ems-products/books/book-excerpt-friday-night-lights Earn CEUs with this compilation of calls from real EMS cases Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:13:54 GMT /ems-products/books/book-excerpt-friday-night-lights /disaster-management/insider-analysis-ems-lessons-from-hurricane-helenes-devastation The impact of Helene highlights the importance of preparedness, ICS training and rapid mobilization for future storms Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:46:15 GMT /disaster-management/insider-analysis-ems-lessons-from-hurricane-helenes-devastation /ems-products/ambulance-safety/articles/6-lifesaving-seat-belt-tips-for-emts-and-paramedics-Xz0h9ek4lqN37Hmc/ Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:30:33 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-safety/articles/6-lifesaving-seat-belt-tips-for-emts-and-paramedics-Xz0h9ek4lqN37Hmc/ /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/patient-vital-signs-5-tips-for-emts-paramedics-ppfyyuFnCZKWxTsV/ 5 tips for EMTs and paramedics to communicate patient vital sign findings. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:18:34 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/patient-vital-signs-5-tips-for-emts-paramedics-ppfyyuFnCZKWxTsV/ /patient-assessment/articles/diabetic-emergencies-5-things-emts-need-to-know-UPazQhvM4BUl6Ryc/ What are the most important things to remember when treating a patient with a history of diabetes? Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:58:44 GMT /patient-assessment/articles/diabetic-emergencies-5-things-emts-need-to-know-UPazQhvM4BUl6Ryc/ /ems-education/articles/tips-to-become-a-published-ems-author-bSfXU30RgC6mmiVU/ There are more opportunities than ever to become a published writer Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:27:19 GMT /ems-education/articles/tips-to-become-a-published-ems-author-bSfXU30RgC6mmiVU/ /ems-training-and-education/ala-fire-chief-addresses-inappropriate-ems-training-scenario A Decatur Fire & Rescue recruit school training video shows recruits facing a simulated injured patient inside a bathroom stall Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:05:17 GMT /ems-training-and-education/ala-fire-chief-addresses-inappropriate-ems-training-scenario /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:24:48 GMT /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ /paramedic-survival/5-phases-of-the-active-shooter-killer Use "when-then" thinking to prepare for the unimaginable Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:31:22 GMT /paramedic-survival/5-phases-of-the-active-shooter-killer /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-errors-that-are-giving-you-incorrect-blood-pressure-readings-zJNOHnFJZOocufoS/ Blood pressure may be the vital sign we measure the most and understand the least. Here are the BP errors you need to know and how to avoid making them. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:50:53 GMT /ems-products/medical-monitoring/articles/5-errors-that-are-giving-you-incorrect-blood-pressure-readings-zJNOHnFJZOocufoS/ /retention-pay-highlighted-in-minn-emt-training-program Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service's paid EMT-in-Training program removes the fear of having a career change and not being paid Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:26:31 GMT /retention-pay-highlighted-in-minn-emt-training-program