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Protocol Change

Peter Canning

When I started as a paramedic in Hartford in January of 1995, I was given a 100-page protocol book to memorize. There were fewer than 50 protocols in the book, along with pages for 24 medications and 8 procedures. The book was approved by the two largest hospitals in Hartford. These protocols are now updated every year.

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25 Books Every EMT Should Read

Unitek EMT

The importance of reading books in the pursuit of excellence as an EMT. Reading plays a pivotal role in the professional development of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) due to its significant impact on their knowledge, skills, and empathetic understanding of patients.

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How to Become an EMT in New Jersey

Paramedic Training Spot

Learning how to become an EMT in New Jersey, or an Emergency Medical Technician to be specific, is not an overnight accomplishment. Not only are you training to be a Garden State EMT, you are studying to become Nationally Registered, which is a relatively new requirement for the state.

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Book Excerpt: ‘101 Stress-Busting Tips for First Responders’

JEMS

Editors note: This is an excerpt from the book, “101 Stress-Busting Tips For First Responders,” reprinted with permission by the author. Introduction: 101 Stress Management Tips Not acknowledging stress in […]

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How to Succeed in EMT Training School

Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

But it’s important to remember that becoming a successful Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) requires hard work, dedication, and motivation. Before signing up for any type of EMT training program , it’s essential to have all the necessary details to ensure your journey toward success is smooth sailing.

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How to Use EMT Practice Tests to Pass the NREMT Exam

Paramedic Training Spot

This certainly holds true for EMT course students who are preparing to take the NREMT examination. If you’re serious about passing the NREMT exam, you can find online EMT and Paramedic practice tests that will try to help you pass the examination on your first attempt. Just visit EMT-National-Training today for more information.

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Fake it 'Til You Make It… and other diseases you pretend to know

FOAMfrat

Many of us grew up in the age of EMS, which emphasized the need to memorize everything. Upon arrival at the scene, the patient’s mother greeted my EMT partner and I at the front door and escorted us to the living room, where the patient was found supine on the couch, being tended to by her father. Absolutely!

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