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Video: Saving Lives is Part of the Job

News video of paramedics in Texas that responded to a school shooting. A few thoughts: 1. After a high profile incident does your service issue a statement to local media about the EMS response? 2. Do you contact local media and invite them to interview responders? 3. Use social media tools like Facebook and Twitter […]

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Posts Outside the Service Area: Resources, Continuing Education, and HIPAA Training

New Resource Downloads from MedicMadness.com Medic Madness blogger Sean Eddy regularly shares his patient assessment tips and tools. He recently posted two great memory aids for your pocket: Pediatric GCS Card Adult GCS Card Continuing Education: Prehospital Treatment  of Asthma Jim Hoffman and Steven Kanarian presented a webinar on prehospital treatment of asthma. Watch the […]

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News and Events

Overhead at Lunch with the Kindergarten Class

As part of my son’s birthday celebration I had lunch with him and his classmates in the school cafeteria. I asked on classmate, “Are you reading any good books?” She replied, “Judy B. Jones, but there are a lot of bad words.” She continued, “Like stupid.” Another classmate quickly added, “Sometimes my dad says ‘douchebag’” […]

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1st Day of School or Job Jitters – Tips to Survive

This morning I dropped off my son for his first day of kindergarten. He was relaxed and excited. I was a mix of relief, pride, and anxiety. I know he is ready for the academic challenges of school, but I am more nervous about the social challenges. First days of going to school, starting a […]

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How to Find an EMT School that Fits Your Interests

This is a guest blog post by Sally Davison of FireScienceDegree.com. If you want to guest post or review on this blog, check out the guidelines here. Education is a valuable asset, one that lays down the foundation for your entire career. And when it comes to providing emergency medical assistance, education helps add to […]

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Time Management Tips for Paramedic Students

EMT and Paramedic students are always stressed for time. Everyday EMS Tips contributor and paramedic instructor Steve Kanarian has created a short video of time management tips and strategies. What I like most about this video is Steve’s easy style of talking, reassuring tone, and just the facts approach to time management. I know you […]

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News and Events

Back to School Vehicle Safety

School is now in session. Kids are walking, cycling, and riding to school in privately owned vehicles and school buses. All drivers need to refresh back-to-school vehicle safety tips. I wrote nine tips in this Everyday EMS Tips column at EMS1.com. Use the comments area to submit a 10th tip for me to add to […]

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First Day of School Jitters and Preparation

My son attends his first day of 4 year old kindergarten tomorrow morning. We have bought school supplies, new clothing, met his teacher, and toured the classroom. Every few days we ride our bikes past “my new school” and talk about what to expect and what he will be doing. He is excited. I am […]

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Make a Winning First Impression

You Can Only Make One First Impression. It is vital to have a successful relationship with your EMS instructors. In your emergency medical career, you need to be able to work with many different personalities and types of people. This relationship building begins with your EMS instructor. Make a winning first impression with 4 Everyday […]

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Back to School Tips for EMT and Paramedic Students

The fliers are out, the merchandise is on the shelves, and it is impossible to avoid the fact that a new school year is only weeks away. As a new EMS student, you can prepare for your school year by using these 5 Everyday EMS Tips to immerse yourself in the emergency medical field. 1. […]