March 2019
One of the things you should examine is how the material is presented. A live online paramedic refresher course is generally a better option than a recorded online course.
February 2019
Frostbite season is upon us. Stay safe!
This time of year, as pre-hospital providers go forth to save lives, cold-related injuries such as frostbite should be top of mind. Learn how to avoid frostbite while caring for patients in the extreme cold.
We can shape the future of EMS together
Community outreach will help us generate a positive picture among the general public about EMS professionals.
January 2019
Community paramedicine follows two distinct paths
When discussing the new and growing field of pre-hospital care, aka community paramedicine, there seems to be two very unique paths emergency services are following.
December 2018
Mild hypothyroidism may be over treated
One of the most common endocrine disorders is hypothyroidism. But there is evidence to support the idea that mild hypothyroidism is over treated by family physicians.
November 2018
Tips to tackle holiday stress during your EMS career
Thoughts of trying to make everyone happy during the holidays while making ends meet and not working oneself to death can cause major holiday stress. I’m certain many of us have this in the back of our minds as the holiday season approaches.
September 2018
First responders feel negative effects of social media
The question is: do services have the right to terminate your relationship with them if they feel you, as the face of the company, have painted them or their services in a negative light on social media?
July 2018
New partnership improves EMT recertification process
The NREMT and CAPCE partnership allows you to import CAPCE-approved EMT continuing education course records directly into your National Registry account. Find out how this saves you time during EMT recertification.
June 2018
Learn how to provide empathy in healthcare as an EMS
Empathy is a big part of our jobs, and we need to teach it to our students, our employees and each other. People need to feel that it’s OK to be empathetic and that it’s a natural part of the whole EMS picture.
May 2018
Credentials, courtesy and community form your EMS reputation
It's important to remember people react to you based on judgments about your real life and your digital life. What you share on social media networks forms your personal and professional EMS reputation and brand.