Online EMT Recertification That Fits Your Shift Schedule
Start the new year strong with EMS continuing education from DistanceCME. Flexible, online CE courses designed for EMTs and paramedics.
Happy New Year from Everyone at DistanceCME, Thank You for Being Part of Our EMS Community
Start the new year strong with EMS continuing education from DistanceCME. Flexible, online CE courses designed for EMTs and paramedics.
Convenient and Cost-Effective EMS Continuing Education for Paramedics
Start the new year strong with EMS continuing education from DistanceCME. Flexible, online CE courses designed for EMTs and paramedics.
What Do We Do at DistanceCME? Online EMS Training and Refresher Courses That Keep You Certified
Start the new year strong with EMS continuing education from DistanceCME. Flexible, online CE courses designed for EMTs and paramedics.
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” [...]
New Year’s Resolutions for EMS Providers: A DistanceCME Guide to a Stronger Year
New Year’s Resolutions for EMS Providers: A DistanceCME Guide to a Stronger Year 🚑🎆 Image credit: AI-generated image created with ChatGPT (OpenAI), used for educational and editorial purposes by DistanceCME. Image credit: AI-generated image created with ChatGPT (OpenAI), used for educational and editorial purposes by DistanceCME. The New Year doesn’t pause for EMS providers. While [...]
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 [...]