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  • When Code 3 Is Not Fast Enough

    By Kory L. Sandoz, EMT-B, EMD, CFCWe have all heard of the “Golden Hour,” the critical hour in which to get a trauma patient to definitive care to ensure the best chance of survival. Many EMTs and EMRs do not have the luxury of having a Level 1 Trauma Center close by. One of the…

  • A Guide to EMS Multiple Choice Questions

    By Jenny Ewen, BA, EMT, Marketing & Student ServicesSometimes multiple choice questions are a relief during an exam – you don’t have to come up with the answer out of thin air, it’s right there in front of you! But in the case of medical exams, multiple choice questions can just mess with your mind…

  • Heat-Related Illnesses

    By Marven Ewen, MD, Medical DirectorIt’s that time of year again when we start seeing heat-related illness. The human body normally maintains a temperature of 98.6F through a complex system of homeostasis regulated by the hypothalamus. Normally at rest, the skin temperature will be about 94F. When exposed to conditions of high ambient temperature, the…

  • Tips for Surviving the Skills Exam

    Tips for Surviving the Skills ExamBy Jenny Ewen, Marketing & Student ServicesWhile most of us are used to taking tests that consist of multiple choice questions, essay questions, or short-answer questions, that all gets flipped upside down when it comes to the skills exam. Being an EMT requires textbook-based knowledge and the ability to apply…

  • The Physiology of Shock

    Understanding Shock The body’s response to preserve blood flow to vital organs.By Marven Ewen, MD, ABFMMedical DirectorEMT students unfamiliar with human physiology often find it difficult to remember what symptoms to expect in the case of shock. Shock is defined as: inadequate blood circulation to meet tissue demand. In order to remember what to look…

  • The Three Learning Styles

    By Jenny Ewen, Marketing & Student ServicesThe best way to succeed at learning, understanding, and memorizing is to know your personal learning style. That way, you can cater how you spend time in-class and studying to the methods that work best for you, instead of spending time trying to study in a way that is…

  • Summer is Coming: A Guide to Vitamin D

    By Jenny Ewen, BA, Marketing and Student ServicesVitamin D is the best part of sunshine (besides the warmth). It is essential to your body because it is necessary to absorbing calcium and phosphorous (making strong bones and teeth), boosting your immune system, staving off depression, and even protecting against certain diseases, such as cancer. An…

  • Case Study: The Autonomic Nervous System

    By Marven Ewen, MD, Medical DirectorThe autonomic nervous system is that part of the nervous system that is responsible for homeostasis and the flight-or-fight response. Generally, the autonomic system operates without conscious input. It is triggered by our emotional response, as well as complex hormonal feedback loops. This autonomic nervous system is composed of the…

  • New Location

    By Sean Ewen, MD, EMTProgram DirectorI am excited to announce Allied Medical Training will soon be moving to a new location! We are coming to the end of the lease at our current facility and need more space. Our new location more than doubles our current space and provides up to 5 separate classroom areas,…

  • Tips for a Great Interview

    By Joanne Ewen, JD, EMT, DOT-IProgram ManagerAfter sending in your stellar resume and cover letter (click here for resume tips, and here for cover letter tips), an employer may decide that you should be interviewed for a job. You’ve already made your first impression on paper, so now it’s time to bring that person on…