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Groundbreaking Research Aims to Understand the Impact of Work-Related Stress in EMS Clinicians

JEMS

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is collaborating with investigators at the Dartmouth College Center for Technology and Behavioral Health.

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LA EMS Academy Slashes Tuition to Attract New EMTs

JEMS

In response to a growing shortage of emergency medical technicians, the National EMS Academy is slashing its tuition by 78% in an effort to attract more people into the field.

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What is an EKG?

Unitek EMT

Understanding this vital tool for EMTs in diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions An Electrocardiogram, commonly known as an EKG or ECG, is a medical test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. For Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), understanding EKGs is a critical skill.

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Emergency medical technicians in the UK and the USA

Stem EMS

Discover the roles, training, and skills of Emergency Medical Technicians in the UK and USA – a detailed guide to this essential career L'articolo Emergency medical technicians in the UK and the USA proviene da Stem Ems.

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NREMT Launches New Certification Examinations for Paramedics and AEMTs

American Ambulance Association

From the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Launches New Certification Examinations for Paramedics and AEMTs The examinations align the National Registry with other […] The post NREMT Launches New Certification Examinations for Paramedics and AEMTs appeared first on American Ambulance (..)

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How Long Does It Take to Become an EMT?

Unitek EMT

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are vital members of the healthcare and emergency response system. Explore the Path to Becoming an EMT: Timeline, Training Requirements, and What to Expect Along the Way.

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Fluid Resuscitation in the Prehospital Setting

International Journal of Paramedicine

Urban Emergency Medical Services benefit from an increased number of higher-level personnel (Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics) responding to all calls that are trained to obtain intravenous access.