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Back to School Tips for EMT and Paramedic Students
The fliers are out, the merchandise is on the shelves, and it is impossible to avoid the fact that a new school year is only weeks away. As a new EMS student, you can prepare for your school year by...
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Make a Winning First Impression
You Can Only Make One First Impression. It is vital to have a successful relationship with your EMS instructors. In your emergency medical career, you need to be able to work with many different...
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First Day of School Jitters and Preparation
My son attends his first day of 4 year old kindergarten tomorrow morning. We have bought school supplies, new clothing, met his teacher, and toured the classroom. Every few days we ride our bikes past...
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Back to School Vehicle Safety
School is now in session. Kids are walking, cycling, and riding to school in privately owned vehicles and school buses. All drivers need to refresh back-to-school vehicle safety tips. I wrote nine tips...
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Time Management Tips for Paramedic Students
EMT and Paramedic students are always stressed for time. Everyday EMS Tips contributor and paramedic instructor Steve Kanarian has created a short video of time management tips and strategies. What I...
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How to Find an EMT School that Fits Your Interests
This is a guest blog post by Sally Davison of FireScienceDegree.com. If you want to guest post or review on this blog, check out the guidelines here. Education is a valuable asset, one that lays down...
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1st Day of School or Job Jitters – Tips to Survive
This morning I dropped off my son for his first day of kindergarten. He was relaxed and excited. I was a mix of relief, pride, and anxiety. I know he is ready for the academic challenges of school, but...
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Overhead at Lunch with the Kindergarten Class
As part of my son’s birthday celebration I had lunch with him and his classmates in the school cafeteria. I asked on classmate, “Are you reading any good books?” She replied, “Judy B. Jones, but there...
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Posts Outside the Service Area: Resources, Continuing Education, and HIPAA...
New Resource Downloads from MedicMadness.com Medic Madness blogger Sean Eddy regularly shares his patient assessment tips and tools. He recently posted two great memory aids for your pocket: Pediatric...
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Video: Saving Lives is Part of the Job
News video of paramedics in Texas that responded to a school shooting. A few thoughts: 1. After a high profile incident does your service issue a statement to local media about the EMS response? 2. Do...
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Infographic: Cheating and Academic Dishonesty
A week from today I am presenting “Is it Cheating or is it Group Problem Solving” at EMS Today. During my research I found this infographic at Schools.com Have you seen cheating in your EMT or...
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CE Mash-Up: Active Shooter Incident and EMS Response
Created February 28, 2012. Updated on March 6, 2012, July 30, 2012, January 25, 2013. The school shooting in Chardon, Ohio is a reminder that active shooter incidents can happen in any town, any...
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Posts Outside the Service Area: Reminders and Resources from our Friends
Stephanie Limmer had been posting about her journey through EMT school. In a final post she reminds us that often the most difficult part of EMT or paramedic training is balancing all of the other...
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Distracted Driving: Three Things Tuesday
My kids went back to school this morning. What a thrill it is too see them off on a new year of adventure, learning, and friendships. This morning the Portage County Sheriff was at the crosswalk on a...
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The Story of Ralph Carr: A Principled Politician
Last night I heard the story of Ralph Carr, the Governor of Colorado, who fought against the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. I had never heard of Governor Carr, but was captivated...
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Alternate Posting Location: 3 Tips to Finding the Right EMT Course
New article posted at EMS1.com 3 tips to finding the right EMT course Please share your tips in the comments.
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Enduring Life Advice
Since my kids started to going to daycare, pre-school and now school I have offered them this advice on their way out the door: Be a good listener Make good choices Work hard Be a good friend I hope it...
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5 Reasons You Won’t Get a Job as an EMT
Here are five things that will make it really hard to become certified and ever employed as an EMT or paramedic. 1. Felony conviction for abuse Any felony conviction is bad. But a felony conviction for...
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How to Pass the NREMT
Passing the NREMT starts with taking responsibility for your own learning. Choose success. To achieve success, do the work throughout the course: Go to class and sit in the front row Ask your teacher...
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There is Evil in the World
There is also love A painting my daughter presented to us on Valentine’s morning. The post There is Evil in the World appeared first on Everyday EMS Tips.
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