EMS Education -Teaching and Testing the New BLS Exams

This is essential information for anyone in the group who has yet to take the NREMT exam, as well as for those training EMRs and EMTs who will be taking it.

In this recorded webinar, Dan Limmer discusses how the recent changes to the National Registry’s BLS exam will impact current students and what EMT educators can do to ensure their students are prepared.

He covers key areas such as assessment, differential diagnosis, and critical thinking skills necessary for success on the updated exam.

Download the educator resources from Limmer Education here: https://bit.ly/BLS-Exam-Resources

EMS Celebrations - National First Responders Day

Let's take a moment to express our gratitude for the dedication, courage, and compassion of our first responders

Every day, these amazing people put their lives on the line to protect and serve our communities.

From the first call until they return to quarters, they are the heroes who make a difference.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.

EMS In The News - New York Adopts NREMT As Recognized Pathway For Certification

New York has adopted the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) as an accepted pathway for EMS certification, making it the 50th state to do so. 

This change standardizes EMS certification processes in New York, aligning them with national standards and offering more career flexibility for EMS professionals. 

With over 6,200 Nationally Registered EMS clinicians in the state, the recognition aims to improve care consistency, streamline certification, and expand career opportunities for emergency medical professionals.

The NREMT is a non-profit organization that provides national certification for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the United States. 

The NREMT's certification and recertification exams are nationally vetted, and the certification is recognized in 49 other states

This change brings New York in line with national standards and offers several benefits, including: 

Streamlined Process: EMS professionals will benefit from a consistent and standardized certification process. 

Quality of Care: The change ensures a high level of care for patients. 

Career Opportunities: The certification opens up more career opportunities for EMS professionals. 

Flexibility: The certification offers more flexibility for EMS professionals because it's recognized in other states

For more information, access the full article here.

EMS Celebration - History of EMS Week

President Gerald Ford established the first National Emergency Medical Services Week in 1974, and since then it has been celebrated on the third week of May every year. 

The goal of EMS Week was to raise awareness and pay tribute to the crucial work EMS professional do, often times risking their own safety and well-being in the pursuit to provide care to others. 

As it has evolved, we now celebrate it with various events that honor the achievements of EMS professionals, highlight the importance of EMS in healthcare, and advocate for the challenges and issues faced by the EMS community.

For the full article follow the link below: 

https://emsweek.org/2024/03/21/history-of-ems-week/

Further Reading:

Woodyard, D.R. (2023) EMS in the United States: Fragmented Past, Future of Opportunity. Colorado: Donnie Woodyard

EMS Week - What is EMS today?

Is it what you see on TV or in movies? EMS started as an improvement to service to transport you to a hospital, with treatment and care along the way.

For the first time we brought care to you – but only in an emergency. It was an enormous step up from a stretcher in a hearse supplied by a funeral home (because they had the vehicles).

From the extremes of defibrillating a cardiac patient in a marathon to assisting a senior citizen with her or his prescriptions for cancer treatment or congestive heart failure: is EMS an emergency service, a health care service or a preventive medical service?

The answer to that depends on who you ask, as EMS still has several delivery models and philosophical approaches.

Are we a community service in the continuum of healthcare or just the angels of 3:00 AM? We are balancing the original-and-since-improved, yet cobbled-together, EMS system as an essential service with the changing needs of healthcare for our citizenry.

Further Reading:

Woodyard, D. R. (2023) EMS in the United States: Fragmented Past, Future of Opportunity. Colorado: Donnie Woodyard

EMS Celebrations - International Women’s Day

Did you know that women make up around 30% of EMS Providers in the USA?

Let’s take a moment to recognize the incredible females of EMS. Their unwavering dedication, leadership, and role modelling play a crucial role in prehospital emergency care.

Raise a cheer to all the strong and resilient women saving lives on the frontlines as we celebrate International Women's Day.

#InternationalWomensDay #EMS #WomenInHealthcare #NREMT #EMR #EMT #AEMT #Paramedic

EMS Week 2020

In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. NAEMT partners with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) to lead annual EMS Week activities.

#EMS Week #EMSStrong 

#AmericanRedCross #NAEMT #NREMT

Training In A Time Of COVID-19

@NREMT @NAEMT #EMS #EMR 

#LifeIsPrecious #COVID19 #DuringATimeOfPlague