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AIMHI Editorial on Expectations and Realities

High Performance EMS

Great OpEd published by AIMHI about how our industry is changing and leading to “EMS On Life Support: The Alarming Gap Between Expectations and Reality.” ” [link] I have been writing a lot this year that “ a stopwatch is not a valid instrument for summarizing the measure of care that a patient receives.

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How Your Donations Make a Difference in Supporting First Responders

First Responders Foundation

This training can include specialized instruction in areas such as hazardous material handling, advanced cardiac life support, and technical rescue operations. These programs might include open houses at fire stations, community CPR classes, or public safety demonstrations.

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How to Become an EMT

NCOAE

More specifically, you have three fundamental job responsibilities: Assessment and stabilization of the patient’s condition Basic life support Transportation In this post, we bring you up to speed on the different levels in emergency medicine and credentialing while explaining the basic education and skills required to become an EMT.

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How To Become a Paramedic in Massachusetts

Paramedic Training Spot

Your career will begin with obtaining a certification in basic life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation that is, which is typically offered through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. The CPR course typically takes 4 to 8 hours to complete.