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Understanding and Preparing for the New NREMT Certification Exam
The new NREMT exams for advanced EMTs and paramedics are here. What has changed and how do you prepare effectively? We've got answers and advice from the experts. -
As Drowning Deaths Increase in Young Children, First Responder Training Takes on Added Importance
The importance of first responder training in pediatrics is growing more urgent. Among 1- to 4-year-olds, drowning deaths have increased 28 percent over the past 4 years. The American Academy of Pediatrics developed the PEPP program to prepare responders for pediatric emergencies. -
Preparing First Responders (and Their Families) for a Busy Hurricane Season
There are a few important steps all first responders can take when preparing for hurricane season. Expert Bob Elling explains how to teach your staff how to prep. -
Celebrating 50 Years of EMS Week: How Instructors Can Honor the Past While Forging the Future
This year's EMS Week theme is, "Honoring the Past. Forging the Future." Learn how instructors can play a role in this critical week of recognition. -
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Teaching EMS Providers How to Track the ‘Silent Killer’
If you have yet to respond to a case of carbon monoxide poisoning, you eventually will. Learn some tips on how to teach the signs and symptoms. -
How the U.S. Department of Defense Prepares its EMS Students for NREMT Exams and the Field
U.S. Department of Defense EMS instructors discuss how to train EMTs and Paramedics who go on to care for victims on the front lines of a faraway war or handle a situation involving an exploded IED. -
Turning the Tide on Tragedy: The Importance of Teaching Drowning Intervention Skills Year-Round
EMS professionals trained in the right drowning and water incident preventions can play a significant role in a drowning victim’s long-term well-being. Read on to learn more. -
Training Officer: Great Pediatric Prehospital Training Instills Confidence in First Responders
Assessing and treating a sick or injured child is different from assessing and treating an adult. But the best pediatric prehospital training doesn't just teach EMS what to do, it gives them the confidence to respond to any call. -
Why a Focus on Mental Health and Communication is Vital to Job Performance in the Fire Service
It is widely understood that firefighters face challenges in their profession that can impact their mental health. Less understood is the emergence of firehouses creating cultures of support. -
Training EMS to Respond to an Active Shooter Incident
EMS has a critical role to play during a mass shooting incident. Here's how to train and coordinate in advance.
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Customer Spotlight Q&A: Dr. Mandy Gattis Enhances Her Passion for First Responder Mental Health Through the Mental Health Resilience Officer Course
Dr. Mandy Gattis, Project Coordinator at South Carolina EMS Association, talks about her experience taking the NAEMT Mental Health Resilience Officer course and how it's shaped her expertise and experience in her job.Full story
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Customer Spotlight: St. George Fire Protection District Prepares the Next Generation of EMTs with the PSG EMT Training Solution
Justin Arnone, Chief of Medical Services at St. George Fire Protection District, talks about his organization's success using the PSG EMT 12E training solution and Navigate to train and prepare the next generation of EMTs.Full story
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Recognizing the Symptoms of Hypothermia: What You Need to Know
Hypothermia happens when heat loss occurs faster than heat production and the body’s core temperature falls below 95°F (35°C). One incorrect assumption associated with hypothermia is that it only relates to cold outdoor exposure. Hypothermia can happen any time of year and can even happen indoors on a sunny summer day.Full story
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How to Enhance Your Classroom with the Competency Tracker 2022
Are you providing your students with the latest materials for success? Take a look at some of the most important features in Fisdap's all-new Competency Tracker.Full story
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Medical Director Discusses the Importance of Evidence-Based Content for EMS Recertification
Evidence-based medicine uses the scientific method to organize and apply current data to improve health care decisions. Despite its ubiquitous usage in health care, it is relatively new to prehospital care. Is it time for a change?Full story