/certification Certification en-US Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:25:51 GMT /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ You can never be too prepared for the NREMT Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:25:51 GMT /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /international/articles/rwandas-national-ems-system-c0EPD5BxOWYuHPOG/ The Rwandan Ministry of Health’s Jean Marie Uwitonze and Dr. Sudha Jayaraman discuss the jewel in the crown of African Ambulance Services Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:31:01 GMT /international/articles/rwandas-national-ems-system-c0EPD5BxOWYuHPOG/ /recruitment-and-retention/new-emts-graduate-from-pittsburgh-freedom-houses-first-ems-academy Nine new EMTs completed a 12-week paid training program launched earlier this year Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:32:15 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/new-emts-graduate-from-pittsburgh-freedom-houses-first-ems-academy /ethics/wis-ambulance-director-loses-license-resigns-after-child-endangerment-conviction The Waterford EMS director had been accused of using duct tape to subdue a misbehaving child during a family trip Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:07:00 GMT /ethics/wis-ambulance-director-loses-license-resigns-after-child-endangerment-conviction /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ You can never be too prepared for the NREMT Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:25:51 GMT /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ /legislation-funding/new-mich-legislation-extends-temporary-licenses-to-1-year-for-ems-trainees “Allowing trained EMTs and paramedics to continue doing their jobs as they proceed through the licensing process is a common-sense policy change that will have a major impact" Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:23:12 GMT /legislation-funding/new-mich-legislation-extends-temporary-licenses-to-1-year-for-ems-trainees /certification/new-certification-allows-n-y-ems-to-increase-als-delivery Officials stated Headwaters Emergency Medical Services has met the goal of having at least one ALS rig in service 24/7 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT /certification/new-certification-allows-n-y-ems-to-increase-als-delivery /fire-ems/wis-chief-fired-in-wake-of-the-loss-of-ems-service Eagle Point Fire and EMS Chief Rocky Berg was terminated over several leadership issues Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:30:23 GMT /fire-ems/wis-chief-fired-in-wake-of-the-loss-of-ems-service /hospital/n-h-hospital-achieves-level-iii-n-trauma-center-designation Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is one of only two Level III trauma centers in the state Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:42:22 GMT /hospital/n-h-hospital-achieves-level-iii-n-trauma-center-designation /recruitment-and-retention/mayo-clinic-launches-paid-emt-training-program Comprehensive program covers fees and prepares students for National Registry and Minnesota certification exams Fri, 31 May 2024 09:00:04 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/mayo-clinic-launches-paid-emt-training-program /ems-training-and-education/acadian-ambulance-launches-accelerated-emt-program-in-miss-county The program covers tuition, books and fees in exchange for two years of service Wed, 29 May 2024 10:08:26 GMT /ems-training-and-education/acadian-ambulance-launches-accelerated-emt-program-in-miss-county /certification/als-certification-at-center-of-debate-between-fla-fire-chief-county-leaders Duette Fire Chief Rocky Parker wants Manatee County officials to allow volunteer paramedics to provide ALS service Sun, 26 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /certification/als-certification-at-center-of-debate-between-fla-fire-chief-county-leaders /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /court/court-to-hear-conn-towns-ambulance-service-dispute Wethersfield officials, EMS association are at odds over the proposed replacement of Aetna Ambulance Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:36:50 GMT /court/court-to-hear-conn-towns-ambulance-service-dispute /nremt/nremt-launches-web-portal-with-information-on-new-aemt-paramedic-certification-examinations The web portal was launched to guide candidates through the new AEMT and paramedic certification examinations set to begin on July 1, 2024 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:11:18 GMT /nremt/nremt-launches-web-portal-with-information-on-new-aemt-paramedic-certification-examinations /education-and-training/n-y-fire-department-launches-certification-program-for-ems The Massena Fire Department's program offers hands-on training, including CPR, basic trauma care, patient assessment and emergency medical procedures Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:37:55 GMT /education-and-training/n-y-fire-department-launches-certification-program-for-ems /simulation-training/calif-high-school-unveils-new-ambulance-simulator-for-emt-training Los Alamitos High School will use the simulator in its training to prepare students for EMT certification Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:45:37 GMT /simulation-training/calif-high-school-unveils-new-ambulance-simulator-for-emt-training /misconduct/fla-ff-fired-for-forging-paramedic-training-signature-falsifying-attendance-record Tampa Firefighter Andrew Dixon was at the center of allegations of racism in the department last year Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:16:35 GMT /misconduct/fla-ff-fired-for-forging-paramedic-training-signature-falsifying-attendance-record /certification/facing-medic-shortage-ind-fd-urges-increased-ems-certification-starts-ambulance-service Tri-Township Fire and Rescue fire chief required EMTs to become Advanced EMTs Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:26:41 GMT /certification/facing-medic-shortage-ind-fd-urges-increased-ems-certification-starts-ambulance-service /certification/international-paramedic-registry-to-join-ibsc Eight countries currently use the IPR exam process to certify providers as Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedic Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:22:01 GMT /certification/international-paramedic-registry-to-join-ibsc /ems-management/minn-ems-task-force-begins-work-on-community-feedback Task force members discussed funding, salaries, regulations and community paramedicine Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT /ems-management/minn-ems-task-force-begins-work-on-community-feedback /fire-ems/iowa-fire-department-becomes-ems-certified-for-first-time-since-2001 Oskaloosa Fire Department Captain Dan Hoy says the push for certification comes out of a desire to serve the community in as many capacities as possible Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:08:06 GMT /fire-ems/iowa-fire-department-becomes-ems-certified-for-first-time-since-2001 /certification/ill-fd-drops-emt-requirement-to-attract-more-applicants The East Peoria Fire Department has joined others in dropping a pre-hire EMS certification requirement Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:42:28 GMT /certification/ill-fd-drops-emt-requirement-to-attract-more-applicants /certification/mich-bill-aims-to-lower-state-emt-certification-age-to-17 Legislation that can increase the number of EMTs in the field faces scrutiny about the impact of traumatic calls on young people Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:12:10 GMT /certification/mich-bill-aims-to-lower-state-emt-certification-age-to-17 /certification/ill-fd-drops-paramedic-requirement-to-help-increase-the-number-of-firefighter-applicants Bloomington's new policy removes the paramedic licensing requirement to help increase the applicant pool Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:52:36 GMT /certification/ill-fd-drops-paramedic-requirement-to-help-increase-the-number-of-firefighter-applicants /veterans/articles/pa-bill-helping-veterans-become-emts-paramedics-heads-to-governor-HDwvR9C4UBFHKRl5/ House Bill 404 ensures the the Department of Health considers a veteran's training related to emergency medical services Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:50:57 GMT /veterans/articles/pa-bill-helping-veterans-become-emts-paramedics-heads-to-governor-HDwvR9C4UBFHKRl5/ /certification/articles/autopsy-report-leads-to-revoked-certifications-of-texas-paramedic-yKitpP9VMSWtZkgv/ The Texas Department of State Health Services found the medic did not adhere to protocols and compromised the patient's condition Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:56:27 GMT /certification/articles/autopsy-report-leads-to-revoked-certifications-of-texas-paramedic-yKitpP9VMSWtZkgv/ /certification/articles/mass-fd-improves-ems-service-with-als-certified-fire-engine-iYXBPYmZWSEH4utP/ Manchester-by-the-Sea firefighters had one of their fire engines certified as carrying ALS care Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:28:46 GMT /certification/articles/mass-fd-improves-ems-service-with-als-certified-fire-engine-iYXBPYmZWSEH4utP/ /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ You can never be too prepared for the NREMT Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:25:51 GMT /nremt/articles/the-best-resources-to-find-nremt-practice-tests-Ks6fkHjqztsuKr0h/ /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /ems-products/education/articles/ems-leaders-doctors-partner-to-provide-free-online-recertification-program-INupGPbWED8RFxQp/ More than 23,000 EMS providers have completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:04:13 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/ems-leaders-doctors-partner-to-provide-free-online-recertification-program-INupGPbWED8RFxQp/ /court/court-to-hear-conn-towns-ambulance-service-dispute Wethersfield officials, EMS association are at odds over the proposed replacement of Aetna Ambulance Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:36:50 GMT /court/court-to-hear-conn-towns-ambulance-service-dispute /certification/articles/autopsy-report-leads-to-revoked-certifications-of-texas-paramedic-yKitpP9VMSWtZkgv/ The Texas Department of State Health Services found the medic did not adhere to protocols and compromised the patient's condition Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:56:27 GMT /certification/articles/autopsy-report-leads-to-revoked-certifications-of-texas-paramedic-yKitpP9VMSWtZkgv/