Continuing Education

FTOs Are an Underutilized Resource

FTOs can be an important part of a mentorship program in your EMS agency. Find out how to use them to your advantage.

Posted Monday, December 14, 2009

Teamwork Means AEDs on Every Block in Sedona

Fire, EMS and city employees work together to maintain 46 AEDs that are prominently displayed around the city of Sedona, Ariz. Learn how the program was created, and how the devices are maintained.

Posted Thursday, December 10, 2009

Paramedics Participate in 12-Lead ECG Program

The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a diagnostic tool that measures and records the electrical activity of the heart in exquisite detail. Interpretation of these details allows diagnosis of a wide range of heart conditions.

Posted Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Court Allows First Responder Training in Vacant Indianapolis High-Rise

From about 8:00 in the morning until the afternoon, crews used the scenario of a weapons of mass destruction incident.

Posted Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Weber St. Paramedic Program Nearing 35 Years

About 95 percent of Weber State's paramedic students pass the National Registry Certification test on the first attempt, which is higher than the national pass rate of 65 percent.

Posted Friday, October 23, 2009

Massachusetts Paramedics Cited in Fatal Call

Three Acushnet paramedics were penalized this month by the state Department of Public Health for mistakes made during a July emergency call, including the incorrect administration of a drug, according to a state report.

Posted Thursday, September 17, 2009

Powerful Points: How to develop effective training presentations

PowerPoint might be a user-friendly application for presenting information. But mastering it and not boring your audience to death is a different story.

Posted Wednesday, September 9, 2009