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From EMT to Nurse: EMT Career Guide
How to Become a Registered Nurse: Duties, Responsibilities, Education, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary If you’re an EMT or Paramedic and you’re considering a career change in the broader healthcare field, nursing may be your calling. Like emergency medicine, nursing is a challenging and rewarding job that provides the opportunity to help others on […]
13 Best Paramedic Schools in Arizona
There are three levels of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs): EMTs, Advanced EMTs, and Paramedic. Paramedics require the highest level of training as they are certified to perform the most advanced emergency medical procedures. To become a paramedic, EMS workers are required to have both EMT and Advanced EMT certification, along with other prerequisites. What Is […]
Top 13 Paramedic Schools in the United States
What Is a Paramedic? Not everyone who provides emergency medical services is a paramedic. There are three levels of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and paramedic is the highest. Paramedic EMTs are certified to perform the most advanced emergency medical procedures. Often, they’re required to have both EMT and Advanced EMT certifications before they can train […]
10 Best Gift Ideas for EMTs and Paramedics
“There is no higher honor than to be given the responsibility to care for another human being.” — Richard K. Schachern Is there a special EMT or paramedic in your life for whom you’d like to find the perfect gift? It could be to celebrate their birthday, holiday, graduation, new job, or promotion. Or perhaps […]
Top 7 Web Apps for Free Online College Courses During Quarantine
They say you should “never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.” With today’s rapidly changing technology and increasing demand for educated workers, lifelong learning could be an important part of your professional success. But lifelong learning can help more than your career, making a commitment to staying mentally active and challenged can also improve […]
Staying Healthy During the Quarantine. There’s an App for That!
The 14 Best Free Health & Fitness Apps for Staying Healthy 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 […]
On the Front Lines: The Role of EMTs and Paramedics During a Pandemic
“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 […]
How To Safely Support Your Community During the Pandemic
“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. […]
EMS Heroes
What, exactly, is the definition of a hero? According to Merriam-Webster, a hero is “a person admired for achievements and noble qualities” or “one who shows great courage.” It goes without saying that there are countless heroes within the EMS community. Today, we’re going to take a look at some of the inspirational first responders from 2019. […]
Some Fantastic EMS Blogs to Follow
For most professions, networking can be an important step in career advancement. It might also provide you with lifelong connections and relationships. Whether you’re currently in training or you’re an EMT seeking to connect with other first responders, blogs are one potential route you can take to find EMS personnel outside of your community. An […]