New EMT Career Pathway in Thompson (CO) School District on Track to Begin This Fall
Construction on an extension to the new Thompson Career Campus is underway, paving the way for a new career and technical education pathway..
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EMS Training
JEMS covers a wide range of topics related to EMS training, providing resources and insights for EMS professionals at various stages of their careers. Training for EMTs and paramedics – both new and old – involves a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip them with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to provide emergency medical care. The training includes classroom instruction, hands-on practice, clinical experience and field practice.
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New Hybrid Course Aims to Boost VT EMS Workforce
With Vermont facing a shortage of emergency medical services (EMS) workers, a new program is making it easier for residents—especially in rural areas—to get certified.
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Donated Ambulance to Give PA Students Real-World Experience
A “new” ambulance will give students at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County an opportunity to practice skills needed to become an EMT.
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Ukiah Valley (CA) Fire Authority Reports on Efforts to Train More Paramedics
At its next meeting Wednesday, the Ukiah City Council is scheduled to hear a report on the efforts of the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority to train more personnel as…
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DC to Open First Public Paramedic Training Center to Address Growing Demand
Washington, D.C. is set to open its first public training center for paramedics next year to address shortage of emergency medical professionals.
ND Paramedics Emphasize Training Program
Paramedics with Trinity Health are enhancing their training and expanding their capabilities to better respond to emergencies in Minot.
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MT EMS Get Training in Sepsis
Sepsis is a significant killer annually in the U.S., but work is being done to help area emergency medical services and nurses decrease deaths.
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Sheets vs. the Streets
“The streets are nothing like the sheets, just memorize the sheets to get through the test.”
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Why ‘Cough CPR’ Is Not the Lifesaver It’s Made out to Be
Misinformation has circulated for years on social media about how coughing forcefully can treat a heart attack.
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Activity Planning for EMS Educators
The importance of an activity plan cannot be overstated.
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New WA Center Focuses on Behavioral Health Training for First Responders
A new University of Washington center is seeking to fill a training void for frontline responders in fire departments.
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Owensboro (KY) Health Hosts Burn Symposium for First Responders
First responders don’t regularly encounter patients suffering from serious burn injuries. But when they do, how they treat the injuries can go a long way…
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Summit (NJ) Resident Saves Life While on Vacation, Credits Local EMT Training
Kate Whitcher, a 19-year-old Summit resident and volunteer with the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad (SVFAS), recently put her EMT skills to the test while on vacation…
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American Medical Response in Jackson (MS) Offers Paid EMT Training
American Medical Response (AMR) in Jackson is offering a paid EMT training program in an effort to make the career more appealing to job-seekers.
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