James Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C-NPT, Author at DistanceCME

About James Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C-NPT

James Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C-NPT, has been involved in EMS for nearly 15 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, Massachusetts and Crisis and Peer supporter for the ECHO FAST team. James’ passion for EMS education is realized through his position as an instructor for Distance CME’s online continuing education program. His desire to bring mental health awareness to the EMS arena has spurred him to create the Fit for Duty platform as well as work to implement a peer support program in his workplace. James is working to realize his goal of promoting recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world.

EMS mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

An EMS provider and mental health expert discusses the impact COVID-19 can have on EMS providers' mental health and how they can cope with these challenges.

Interfacility transfer and the case for paramedic X-ray access

During interfacility transfer, it's key for paramedics to have access to as much information as possible. Yet, for a long time, paramedics haven't had the proper equipment to effectively X-ray patients. We discuss the issues around this and how the field can move forward.

Peer support networks can ease cumulative stress

Your health as a provider is a priority for your organization. When you understand cumulative stress disorder you can show your colleagues how much they are valued and how much you care about this growing epidemic.

4 steps to manage first responder stress

It’s important to recognize that the constant stress and pressure of bad calls can build over time, weigh us down and cause problems for us down the road. How do we arm ourselves against first responder stress? The answer: self-care.

PTSD in first responders affects us all differently

The difficulty with PTSD in first responders is that it’s hard to spot. It’s easy to hear about a mass casualty incident, an active shooter or any number of large-scale, high-visibility incidents and think, “Wow, someone should check on those providers.” But PTSD is different for everyone and people need help might not be getting it.