The 14 Best Free Health & Fitness Apps for Staying Health During the Pandemic The coronavirus has dramatically disrupted our lives. It has shutdown numerous activities, limited our food choices, and left us somewhat sedentary in our homes. It has added the stress of working under restrictive conditions, or not working at all. It has […]
“Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.” — Sir Winston Churchill Around the world, COVID-19 has overwhelmed healthcare resources like never before. In response, the roles of EMTs and paramedics have been dramatically expanded to meet the critical needs of public safety. What was already a challenging and fast-paced job, has become even more […]
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Desmond Tutu In times of crisis and uncertainty, people come together to support one another. In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people have fallen sick, thousands have died, and more tragic events could follow. […]
The 4 Best DIY Hacks for Staying Safe During the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has exhausted many of our hygiene and medical supplies, as well as the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that is necessary to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. The shortage of supplies has forced many of us to discover and share innovative DIY […]
How to Become an Contract Paramedic: Duties, Responsibilities, Schooling, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary Some employers—like AMR services, fire stations, and hospitals—need EMTs and paramedics 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. But what about situations where EMTs and paramedics are only needed temporarily or seasonally? Medical first responder who can answer the […]
How to Become an Industrial Paramedic: Duties, Responsibilities, Schooling, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary EMT certification and experience are often used for working in ambulances or hospitals, but for those looking to step off the beaten path, that same experience can lead to other exciting and unique job opportunities with additional training. This guide […]
How to Become an Offshore Paramedic: Duties, Responsibilities, Schooling, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary For people with EMT experience, some career changes may require a complete change of pace and retraining for a new set of responsibilities. Others simply involve a change of location. EMT certification and experience can potentially apply to a variety […]
How to Become an Emergency Dispatcher: Duties, Responsibilities, Schooling, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary Before an EMT or a paramedic can respond to a scene, an important step must first take place: someone has to call in the emergency, and an Emergency Dispatcher must take that call. Emergency Dispatchers play a vital role in […]
How to Become a Radiologic Technologist: Duties, Responsibilities, Schooling, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary One of the most important diagnostic tools in a hospital is the radiologic scanner—machines that use radiology (x-rays) and magnets (MRIs)to look inside patients. A radiologist makes the official diagnosis from the images, but before that happens, a Radiologic Technologist […]
How to Become a Biological Technician: Duties, Responsibilities, Schooling, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary EMTs and paramedics serve on the front lines of healthcare—directly assisting and saving patients in the field—and the tools, techniques, and medicines they use are developed by another vital healthcare professional: the Biological Technician. While EMTs and paramedics work by […]
