EMS Education and Training-EMS Students-News

UMKC School of Medicine Launches Emergency Medical Services Training Program

New program will emphasize role of first responders in community healthcare chain

Press Release • November 23rd, 2011

EMT Students Gain Real World Experience at Occupy San Francisco

EMT students started Occupy CARE to address public health issues.

Article • November 17th, 2011

College EMS Week Kicks Off

Collegiate EMS Week is held the second week of each November to recognize and celebrate campus EMS

News • November 7th, 2011

13 Girls Graduate from Phoenix Firecamp 2011

The camp is aimed at interesting women in becoming members of the emergency services

Press Release • November 4th, 2011

Acadian's National EMS Academy Pass Rates Exceed National Average

Pass rate was 88% this year

Press Release • November 1st, 2011

Point of View: Overcoming the Age Factor

Our EMT programs do a great job giving us experience taking vital signs, obtaining patient history, administering oxygen and immobilizing and packaging people for transport. The one thing they can't give us is what young EMTs need...

Article • August 12th, 2011

Stuff I Wish They'd Taught Me in Class: Part 9--How To Deal

When it comes to dealing with abusive patients, exacting revenge may feel good for the moment, but for years to come, you will have to live with that decision

Article • July 29th, 2011

Stuff I Wish They'd Taught Me in Class: Part 8--Own Up To Your Mistakes

Documenting two IV attempts versus three IV attempts won't kill anyone, but it still looks bad in the long run. If you're willing to lie about something like that, then what else would you be willing to lie about?

Article • June 1st, 2011

EMS Lessons Learned Extend Beyond the Medical Field

More than 250 on-campus EMS groups exist nationwide, and everyone associated with them agrees: It is one of the best ways for a student to prepare for a medical--or any other--career.

Article • May 31st, 2011

Stuff I Wish They'd Taught Me in Class: Part 7--It's All About The Little Things

I can start any IV I want, push any med, or make the greatest consult ever heard, but in the long run it's about just being there for your patient.

Article • April 28th, 2011

Real Medics

How can you tell a real medic? The answer might depend on your time in the field.

Article • March 23rd, 2011

Stuff I Wish They'd Taught Me in Class: Part 6--You Can't Help Everyone

One of the most important lessons to learn in EMS is that you can't help everyone

Article • March 17th, 2011

Stuff I Wish They'd Taught Me in Class: Part 5--Tunnel Vision

Ensuring scene safety is a given in EMS

Article • February 17th, 2011

Making Mentorship a Priority in EMS

The best learning in EMS comes from being around seasoned mentors

Article • December 22nd, 2010

Shake Some Hands, Kiss Some Babies

Interpersonal relationship skills are as important as clinical ones to create a well-balanced EMS provider

Article • December 1st, 2010

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