Tips for a Great Cover Letter
No resume is complete without a cover letter. When applying to any job, always have your cover letter ready to send along with your resume and application. A cover letter is an introduction to you and your resume, and should provide a good first impression to the prospective employer. The easiest way in today’s job […]
The Life-Saving Duties of Police Officers
Emergency medicine has always been one of the highest priorities for state and local law enforcement departments. A current licensing requirement for all Minnesota police officers who get their original police officer license is that of the Emergency Medical Responder or EMR. The Minnesota State Patrol is the police agency tasked with providing service to […]
Tips for a Great Resume
Your resume is an extremely important part of getting any job. As an EMT, you need the opportunity to list out your experience, expertise, and education to any potential employer. Your resume introduces you to the employer, so having a resume that is concise and easy to understand will make you stand out from the […]
CPR Training Requirements
People are often confused about CPR training and which level of training is appropriate for their needs. I am a Faculty Member of the Multi-Regional Training Center (MRTC) for the American Heart Association (AHA), so I’m offering a quick review of their main courses. Beside the AHA course names in parenthesis are the names of […]
DOs and DON’Ts for Taking the NREMT Skills Exam with Allied Medical Training
The NREMT skills exam can be a stressful event for everyone involved. To help ease the stress and keep things organized, here are some DOs and DON’Ts for exam day. DO: Arrive at least 15 minutes before the exam is set to begin. This will give you time to sign in and fill out the necessary […]
Planning Ahead for Weather
Welcome all current and prospective EMS professionals. It’s that time of year again when we need to start preparing for another season of cold stretches and long shifts. As none of us are getting any younger, we need to make sure our cold weather clothing is functional and loose enough to breathe so we have […]
