Happy New Year from Everyone at DistanceCME, Thank You for Being Part of Our EMS Community
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New Year, New You: EMS Continuing Education | DistanceCME
Start the new year strong with EMS continuing education from DistanceCME. Flexible, online CE courses designed for EMTs and paramedics.
Learning from the Special Healthcare Needs Patient
Patients with special healthcare needs can be both unique and challenging when encountered by EMS. Their unique conditions can vary from barely perceptible to life altering. How we assess, communicate, treat and interact with this special population can make the difference between a smooth running patient encounter and a total disaster. The term “Special Healthcare Needs” [...]
Feasibility study for EMS Service in PA
A feasibility study conducted in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania recommends that local Emergency Medical Services agencies strengthen regional cooperation and secure dedicated funding to stabilize EMS operations. The study was requested by county commissioners and reviewed the practices of most EMS providers in the county. EMS1 Key Findings Several volunteer EMS agencies in Wyoming County have folded [...]
Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide
🎄 Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for EMS Providers: Thoughtful & Practical Ideas for the Heroes in Your Life Christmas is a time for giving — and when it comes to EMS providers, the best gifts aren’t just festive, they’re meaningful, practical, and show deep appreciation for the work they do every day. Whether it’s a paramedic, [...]
Top Concerns for EMS Providers in 2025
1. Staffing Shortages & Burnout Continuing nationwide EMS workforce shortages Mandatory overtime and reduced time between shifts Fatigue impacting safety and patient care Difficulty recruiting and retaining new medics Burnout from high call volume and low pay relative to responsibility Paramedics feel stretched thin, and many worry the shortage will worsen. What Providers Can Do [...]
When to Hit the Lights & Sirens: A Critical Discussion for EMS Providers
Why it matters more than ever For many of us in EMS, the sound of the siren and the flash of the lights are ingrained in our mindset: “This is a life-or-death call; we’re getting there fast.” But recent data and proposed policy changes are prompting a reassessment of that assumption. In Wake County, North Carolina, [...]
Tension pneumothorax to cut or to poke?
This is not an ago old question in medicine as the standard of care in any emergency department or trauma bay is to cut the chest and place a chest tube. However given the means by which EMS operates only recently have we been posed with a question, should we be doing finger thoracostomies (FT) or continue to use the needle decompression (NT) as a treatment for tension pneumothorax?
Let’s Talk About How DistanceCME Can Save Your Team Time and Money with Our Online Refresher Courses
In the world of emergency medical services, time is never on your side. Training requirements are constant, yet staffing shortages and budget concerns make it harder than ever to send your providers away for continuing education. That is where DistanceCME comes in. Our online refresher courses are designed to save your team both time and [...]
Remote EMS Continuing Education for Rural Agencies
Making Quality EMS Training Accessible Anywhere - Rural EMS agencies face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining certifications and continuing education. Travel distances, limited budgets, and staffing shortages can make attending in-person courses nearly impossible. That is why Remote EMS Continuing Education for Rural Agencies from DistanceCME was created. We bring high-quality, accredited EMS [...]