April 2020
911 dispatchers and PTSD: Why dispatchers face mental health issues
911 dispatchers are just as likely to suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as EMS and other first responders. We spoke with a former 911 dispatcher about her experiences, and discuss recent research around first responder jobs and mental health.
March 2020
NREMT recertification deadline: What the extension means for you
We spoke with several experts on the NREMT recertification deadline, why the decision was made, and what it means for EMS providers going forward.
The NREMT test: 5 myths about national registry testing
The NREMT test is not trying to set you up for failure. To prove it, we run through 5 myths surrounding the NREMT test, discussing why they are not true.
Child care for EMS professionals: Finding reliable options
Balancing your personal life with your EMS career can be a challenge. We look into some options for child care for EMS professionals.
Carfentanil vs fentanyl, the opioid crisis, and the path forward
A clinician discusses the carfentanil vs fentanyl, other derivatives of fentanyl, the opioid crisis and where we go from here.
February 2020
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.