The Only Relaxation Tip You’ll Ever Need
It’s easy to get stressed in EMS – here’s a ten-second way to calm down. Everyone gets stressed; it’s simply a fact of life. But working as an EMT means if you’re hit with a bad situation, you need to be able to cope and quickly get to work. So it’s especially important for […]
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 […]
Understanding and Recognizing Stroke
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The Many Benefits of Walking
/*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 30-04-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Walking tends to be one of the most underrated forms of exercise. While it doesn’t get you huffing and sweating, it is an excellent form of low-impact exercise that has benefits that positively affect your body and your mind. Going on thirty-minute walks […]
Tips for a Great Resume
Your resume is an extremely important part of getting any job. As an EMT, you need the opportunity to list out your experience, expertise, and education to any potential employer. Your resume introduces you to the employer, so having a resume that is concise and easy to understand will make you stand out from the […]
Causes and Types of Angina
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Every EMT Needs A Strong Core
/*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 30-04-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} When you’re focused on so many things involved with being in EMS, it’s easy to forget that not only does your mind need to be conditioned in order to know how to help patients, your body needs to be in top shape too. Most […]
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 […]
Why Green Smoothies Will Change Your Life
/*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 30-04-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} If you haven’t gotten on the smoothie bandwagon yet, saddle up. You don’t have to be an all-natural vegan yogi to enjoy all the benefits smoothies have to offer. The best part of smoothies is their portability – if you’re bringing a water […]
