July 2024
Pioneering Progress: The Latest Advancements in Trauma Care
Trauma care is the backbone of EMS services, playing[...]
Hot Topics in EMS: Staying Ahead in the Field
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a dynamic and rapidly[...]
Career Development and Advancement for EMTs
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Emergency Room Technicians (ERTs) serve[...]
NREMT changed their test?!
For the last several months, everyone has been hearing about the dramatic changes coming to the National Registry of EMT (NREMT) testing process for AEMTs and Paramedics. Driven by input from stakeholders and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) which is the accrediting agency for NREMT, significant changes have been made to the testing process effective July 1, 2024.
June 2024
The Circulatory System: The Plumbing of Our Body
In the two previous installments, we talked about the role[...]
OSHA Requirements for Working in Emergency Flood Zones and Severe Weather Conditions
It is crucial to conduct a thorough hazard assessment to identify potential risks and provide comprehensive training on specific hazards and protective measures. Your department should have already identified all potential flood hazards in your response area. If this has not been done, it must be completed, and a detailed Emergency Action Pre-plan should be made a top priority.