EMS Educators and Training Officers need to design patient assessment scenarios that reflect the actual places and conditions we find patients. Once students understand the basics of patient assessment, move simulations out of classrooms and labs and into environments that better simulate the real world. Read more tips about designing effective patient assessment training scenarios […]
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Jim Hoffman, the EMS Professional, recently discussed the differences between accelerated (1 year or less) paramedic certification and degree programs (2 years or more) for paramedics. You can listen to his full discussion with this Blog Talk Radio episode. During the conversation Jim shares severe important tips for students that don’t have the time or […]
Assessing and Treating patients with service animals is one of the most popular continuing education lessons available at RapidCE.com. Service animals make amazing contributions to their owners. Are you aware of the ADA protections for service animals? Do you know what to do with a service animal if the patient is unresponsive or no family […]
The team at Everyday EMS Tips frequently visits our favorite EMS websites for news, resources, information, and community building. What would you add to this list? 1. EMS1.com asserts to be “The one EMS resource for paramedics and EMTs.” Their site lives up to that claim with a multitude of information. My favorite part of […]
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EMS Boot Camp: Video
ParamedicTV is powered by EMS1.com Greg Friese and Jim Hoffman are partnering to deliver EMS Boot Camp – LIVE online EMS TRAINING. EMS Boot Camp Participants will get to ask the questions and get answers that will help in their EMS career and beyond. Learn more at EMS Boot Camp
Stroke symptoms – facial droop, one-sided weakness, inability to speak – are fairly easy to recognize with prehospital stroke assessment tools. More and more EMS providers are going to be asked by patient’s family members or caregivers or directed by protocols to transport stroke patients to a designated stroke center. What does it mean for […]
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5 Study Tips for EMT Students
Just read a great post at the MedicCast on study tips for EMT students. Jamie recommends creating a set of flash cards about concepts and a second set of flash cards about different patient types. Here are a few more Everyday EMS Tips for studying: 1. Form a study group. Ask each member to make […]
Alltop is a blog feed aggregator. Think of it as an online magazine rack where you can find stories from all the top paramedic and EMT blogs on the web. Each hour Alltop updates its blogs. Use these Everyday EMS Tips to make the most of Alltop:
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5 Tips for Final Exam Prep
Last weekend I ran my first half marathon. As race day approached, it felt similar to preparing for a final exam. During the months prior, I trained in various conditions and venues. I researched nutrition, apparel, footwear, and other logistical details. My final training runs took place on the course, and I drove the complete route. I knew where […]
I recently read that 1 in 150 children have some form of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Information and training on Autism specific to EMS providers is limited. Check out these three websites to learn more about Autism and assessment of autistic patients.