Education. How little or how much can depend on many things. Time, finances, need or goals. No matter how you define it is most definitely a part of your EMS life. How much or how little may define your career or opportunities. ACLS, PALS, Recertification, A.A.S or B.S and beyond. Educational requirements like your basic [...]
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Now That’s A Big Puzzle Piece
September 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Articles, The EMS Professional
Tags:ems education·ems employment·emt advancement·paramedic career
1 – Focusing On Success
August 3rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · The EMS Professional
You might think that when I post about focusing on success I mean my own or my websites etc. What I really mean is yours. While using my sites and resources can help you succeed it does take focus from us both. I know you are focused and dedicated to your EMS future. It doesnt [...]
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Earn Points When Commenting
June 16th, 2010 · No Comments · EMS Boot Camp, Recent posts, The EMS Professional
I have just added a points system that will give registered members of the AT Blog points when they comment or even just log in to checkout the updates. These will add up and when members reach certain levels they will get unannounced prizes like discounts and freebies. The registration is to the right along [...]
Tags:EMS Boot Camp·EMS Office Hours·Monday Minutes·The EMS Professional·Virtual Response Medic
Have You Entered For Your EMS 2.0 Pin? Henry Has.
April 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Recent posts, The EMS Professional
If you haven’t registered for your chance to get an EMS 2.0 pin or any one of several giveaways for the EMS Week 2010 Giveaway at The EMS Professional. Now is the best time to make sure your name is on the list. If Henry can put his name in the hat, you sure can [...]
12 Lead EKG Practice | A Flip Book
April 24th, 2010 · No Comments · The EMS Professional
Try these four 12 lead EKG tracings and see if you can recognize the rhythm. Each has a short break down along with a brief discussion. //
Tags:12 lead ECG·12 lead tracings·paramedic stemi·reading ekg
Playing Out The Scenario In Your Mind, Are You Disappointed?
April 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Articles, Recent posts, The EMS Professional
Being an EMS provider requires you to retain a lot of information. Patient assessment, treatments, transports, policies, protocols and the list can go on. We use things like pocket guides or mobile devices to help us with recalling information and preparing for the next call. One thing I try and do is to play out [...]
Secure Your Ambulance | Win Some Boots
April 1st, 2010 · No Comments · EMS Office Hours, The EMS Professional
During this session of Office Hours, Jim covered a common question on choosing just the right study aide to pass a EMS exam, Greg talked about his recent boot review and how listeners can win a free pair. They also noted what seems to be a growing incidence of stolen ambulances and how following some [...]
Do You Webinar?
March 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Articles, EMS Boot Camp, The EMS Professional
More and more EMS industry websites are providing online webcasts or “webinars” (seminars on the web). Some are free, some are offered with a fee and some are just a 30-60 minute advertisement for a product that the webinar is built around. Do you take time to attend these webinars? I know with busy schedules [...]
Tags:ems continuing education·ems training·paramedic study·webinars
Paramedic Death in PA | Social Media Consequences | Ambulance Nightmares
March 11th, 2010 · 1 Comment · EMS Boot Camp, EMS Office Hours, The EMS Professional
For this episode of EMS Office Hours Jim talked a little about the recent death of a paramedic in PA who died after chasing down a psychiatric patient, the consequences that social media can have on your job and his idea for a new TV show "Ambulance Nightmares". Take a listen and be sure to leave [...]


EMS 2.0 | Making Blog Comments & Social Media
July 21st, 2010 · No Comments · The EMS Professional
Here is a quick tutorial on how to make comments on EMS blogs and how to share your favorite blog posts with your social media EMS, paramedic and EMT friends. //
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Tags:commenting on blogs·ems 2.0·ems blogs·social media sharing