EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Imagine being the person who answers the call in the darkest hours – that’s what Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) do every day. We are going to look at 15 reasons why you should consider a career as an EMT. EMTs often say they feel a calling to help others. No two days are the same in this field.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations. As EMTs, we’re always prepared to address these life-threatening complications alongside the burns.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician First Aid 98

EMS 12-Lead

MAY 15, 2024

TCP in the ROSC Patient: False Electrical Capture at 75mA Josh Kimbrell, NRP @joshkimbre Judah Kreinbrook, EMT-P @JMedic2JDoc This is the second installment of a blog series showing how transcutaneous pacing (TCP) can be difficult and how you can improve your skills. Approach TCP with skepticism.

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Epinephrine Paramedic CPR EMT 331

Unitek EMT

MAY 22, 2024

Spotlight on the crucial role SAR EMTs play in emergency medical services. Search and Rescue (SAR) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are essential in providing emergency medical care in remote and challenging environments where traditional medical responders cannot easily reach due to terrain or accessibility.

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Unitek EMT

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

According to a September 2018 article by the American Heart […] The post The 5 Basic Steps of CPR appeared first on Unitek EMT. A complete guide to life-saving CPR on adults, children, and infants Every second counts when someone experiences cardiac arrest, and the actions of a bystander can make all the difference.

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Chicago EMT Training

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Next steps include submitting a copy of your NREMT certificate, CPR card, and (in IL) a completed personal history statement ( found here ) to the EMS coordinator associated with your EMT Training program. Please reach out to your EMT Training program with specific questions! First of all, congratulations! We've been there.

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EMS 12-Lead

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Complete Heart Block with Altered Mental Status Josh Kimbrell, NRP @joshkimbre Judah Kreinbrook, EMT-P @JMedic2JDoc This is the third installment of a blog series showing how transcutaneous pacing (TCP) can be difficult and how you can improve your skills. Rhonchi are auscultated bilaterally.

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Unitek EMT

MAY 28, 2024

Event Medical Services Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of attendees at various events and gatherings.

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Peter Canning

JANUARY 27, 2025

In 2016, the state of Connecticut unified all EMS services with statewide protocols , which adopted a format of each protocol starting at the EMT level and then moving up to paramedic. There were fewer than 50 protocols in the book, along with pages for 24 medications and 8 procedures. Paramedics didnt do 12-lead ECGs then.

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EMT Training Station

JANUARY 12, 2024

Updated for 2024 A good pair of pants is essential in order for EMTs and Paramedics to perform at their best while on the job. During the course of their career, an EMT will go through a pair of pants about every year. Table of Contents Top 10 Best EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedic Shortlist We know your time is valuable.

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EMT EMT Paramedic EMS 52

EMT City

JANUARY 18, 2025

Hello, Let me start by saying that I am not an EMT or Paramedic, although I would love to be one. Although I am not an EMT or paramedic, I do consider myself and my company as part of the EMS family. I enjoy this line of work because I take part in saving lives.

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EMS 12-Lead

MARCH 30, 2024

Josh Kimbrell, NRP @joshkimbre Judah Kreinbrook, EMT-P @JMedic2JDoc This is the first installment of a blog series showing how transcutaneous pacing (TCP) can be difficult, and how you can improve your skills. TCP In Transit: A case reviewing transcutaneous pacing, false electrical capture, and re-arrest.

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EMT Training Station

MARCH 10, 2023

I have seen plenty of EMTs simply use their phones. In this article, we want to educate you on how to pick the best EMT watch for you so that you can provide the best patient care possible. As an EMT, paramedic, or medical first responder your main purpose is to provide emergency care to your patients.

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EMT EMT Paramedic EMS 52

Pulsara

APRIL 17, 2024

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from an article by Larry Beresford, originally published on EMS World on April 3rd, 2024. Every EMT or paramedic who works out in the field knows that a fair percentage, some might say the majority, of our patients, don’t actually need to go to the emergency room.”

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EMT Training Station

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Updated: Nov 2023 Hi, I am Mike I am a veteran EMT with more than a decade of experience, and I want to help you pick the best pair of EMS boots for your career as an EMT or paramedic. Best EMS Boots for EMTs and Paramedics Shortlist I understand that your time is valuable. Shield Boot. 6″ Tactical Boot 5.11

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EMT EMT Paramedic EMS 52

EMT Training Station

APRIL 5, 2023

In the fast-paced and high-stress world of emergency medical services, EMTs and paramedics consistently go above and beyond to save lives and provide comfort to those in need. A TL:DR Shortlist of our Choices for Great Gift Ideas for EMTs and Paramedics We know your time is valuable. Shield Tactical Boots Oakley Radar Sunglasses 5.11

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

Over in Robinson VFD, near Waco, Chief Stephen Sullivan created a mutually beneficial partnership with local colleges to bring on volunteer EMS responders. There are pre-med students who are EMTs who want to gain clinical experience and volunteer hours. In many rural areas it is not uncommon to find volunteers in their 60s or 70s.

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The Overrun

APRIL 12, 2024

To some, three years may seem like a long time, but to an EMT like me, those three years flew by. My first patients went into cardiac arrest after EMS arrival. I’ve been lucky in having a great support system in other EMTs, paramedics, and even doctors that have been in my shoes before. But is that enough? What more can I do?

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NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

You’re thinking about becoming an EMT. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are trained professionals who provide care in critical and emergency situations. Recognizing the Difference Between EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) — that’s the leading certification agency in the U.S.

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ESO

APRIL 19, 2024

From April 2-5, the top fire services and EMS industry thought leaders and data analysts gathered at Wave 2024 to share what trends they’re forecasting for both fields and how they’re enacting change within their own organizations through the power of data-driven insights. Data impacts every aspect of duties, from shifts start to end.

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Unitek EMT

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By extending the traditional role of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, Community Paramedics are instrumental in bridging gaps within the healthcare system, […] The post How to Become a Community Paramedic appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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Peter Canning

AUGUST 24, 2024

That means basic EMTs (emergency medical technicians with considerably less training than paramedics) with the approval of their sponsor hospital medical director, no longer have to rely on bag-valve-mask ventilation to breathe for patients in cardiac arrest. Connecticut recently added supraglottic airways to the BLS scope of practice.

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TIMER

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Thinking about the paramedic vs. EMT debate? EMS workers saving accident victims or tending to a patient experiencing a medical emergency. EMT courses, NYC or paramedic level certifications are held by the majority of EMS personnel. It’s not just you. scope of practice). scope of practice).

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EMT EMT Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician 40

EMT Training Station

MAY 21, 2023

Table of Contents Overview and Function of EMTs in Neurological Emergencies Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) frequently face difficult situations when responding to neurological emergencies, which are an essential component of emergency medical services. After securing these, EMTs conduct a more focused neurological assessment.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 52

NCOAE

MAY 25, 2022

Applicants to our nationally renowned EMT training courses often ask us if they can take their new EMT credentials to the state where they live, and the answer is mostly yes. That makes it easier to maintain your credentials even if you relocate or want to take an EMT training course outside of the state where you live and work.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician AEMT 52

Critical Care Scenarios

JULY 12, 2020

A grueling interfacility transfer gives Tyler Christifulli, FP-C, EMT-P (@christifulli88) and Sam Ireland FP-C, EMT-P (@ireland_sam1) the opportunity to show us how they handle airway management, GI bleeding, mechanical ventilation, cardiac arrest, and more, all from the confines of a helicopter.

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NCOAE

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It’s been more than a decade since the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) stopped using the certification designations EMT-B and EMT-Basic. The change from EMT-B to EMT was not just in title. There is nothing “basic” about what an EMT learns or the skills he or she can perform.

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Gold Cross Ambulance Service

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Emergency medical professionals are some of the best and brightest in the world of emergency response, but what sets a great EMT out from the rest? Every single day is going to be different from the last, and great EMTs will be able to adapt and react to any situation.

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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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International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Background Alternative emergency medical services (EMS) disposition programs have been developed for adults with low-acuity complaints. One barrier to including children in such programs is a lack of evidence regarding whether paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) can accurately identify children with low-acuity complaints.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A proper EMT knife is much more than a blade with a star of life on it. A proper EMT knife is also a rescue tool. When selecting a proper tool an EMT or Paramedic, even a Medical First Responder, should think about what sort of job they do. A rescue tool/EMT knife should fill either 1 critical role or multiple roles.

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EMT EMT First Responder Emergency Medical Technician 52

EMT Training Station

MAY 19, 2023

Understanding the subtleties of this system is crucial for emergency medical technicians (EMTs). This emphasizes the crucial role EMTs play in providing immediate care for musculoskeletal emergencies and the importance of this system’s comprehensive understanding as a key component of their training.

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NCOAE

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Regardless of the frequency with which you see them, you may be wondering — what exactly does an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) do? EMTs are not just “ambulance drivers,” although that’s certainly a critical part of their occupation. For EMTs and patients, an ambulance is more than transportation to the hospital.

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On Time Medical Transportation

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Over the past couple years, we’ve been doing what we call EMT Spotlights, showcasing individual stories here on our website and asking members of the On Time team a variety of questions about their work. One of our favorites is, “ Do you have any advice for new EMTs, or for people thinking about getting into this li ne of work?

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 52

EMT Training Station

MARCH 24, 2023

Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) presents an exciting and challenging career path for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics looking to apply their skills and expertise in high-risk law enforcement environments. The history of TEMS and its role in SWAT teams can be traced back to the late 20th century.

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EMT EMT Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services 52

Unitek EMT

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Explore the critical role EMTs play in preserving the health and well-being of athletes in the high-stakes environment of sports. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) play a crucial role in sports emergencies by providing immediate medical care to athletes who sustain injuries or experience medical issues during sporting events.

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