/ems-accreditation EMS Accreditation en-US Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:25:00 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ What is the difference between EMTs and paramedic in skills, training, certification and pay? Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:25:00 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ /ems-training-and-education/pencils-down-ems-test-taking-tips-from-a-guy-who-writes-ems-tests Dan Limmer, educator and self-proclaimed “exam nerd,” shares strategies for successfully completing the NREMT certification test Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:51:19 GMT /ems-training-and-education/pencils-down-ems-test-taking-tips-from-a-guy-who-writes-ems-tests /accreditation/getting-ready-for-aemt-voluntary-accreditation Learn more about the accreditation process before voluntary AEMT accreditation becomes available on January 1, 2025 Thu, 09 May 2024 15:33:19 GMT /accreditation/getting-ready-for-aemt-voluntary-accreditation /ems-accreditation/mich-ambulance-service-keeps-up-with-rising-standards-in-recent-reaccreditation Emergent Health Partners has been reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services, recognizing its commitment to high national standards across emergency services Sat, 05 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT /ems-accreditation/mich-ambulance-service-keeps-up-with-rising-standards-in-recent-reaccreditation /ems-accreditation/coaemsp-issues-first-in-the-nation-letter-of-review-for-voluntary-aemt-accreditation-to-s-c-college Midlands Technical College becomes the first AEMT program in the U.S., marking a major step toward national accreditation Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:20:13 GMT /ems-accreditation/coaemsp-issues-first-in-the-nation-letter-of-review-for-voluntary-aemt-accreditation-to-s-c-college /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ What is the difference between EMTs and paramedic in skills, training, certification and pay? Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:25:00 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ /ems-training-and-education/pencils-down-ems-test-taking-tips-from-a-guy-who-writes-ems-tests Dan Limmer, educator and self-proclaimed “exam nerd,” shares strategies for successfully completing the NREMT certification test Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:51:19 GMT /ems-training-and-education/pencils-down-ems-test-taking-tips-from-a-guy-who-writes-ems-tests /ems-accreditation/fla-county-ems-receives-camts-accreditation-in-mobile-integrated-healthcare-community-paramedicine Manatee County EMS has become the first in Florida and only the second in the U.S. to earn full accreditation under CAMTS Mobile Integrated Healthcare Standards Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:27:10 GMT /ems-accreditation/fla-county-ems-receives-camts-accreditation-in-mobile-integrated-healthcare-community-paramedicine /accreditation/getting-ready-for-aemt-voluntary-accreditation Learn more about the accreditation process before voluntary AEMT accreditation becomes available on January 1, 2025 Thu, 09 May 2024 15:33:19 GMT /accreditation/getting-ready-for-aemt-voluntary-accreditation /pa-ems-agencies-earn-national-accreditation-honor McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority and Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services Authority recognized for exceeding standards Mon, 06 May 2024 13:56:54 GMT /pa-ems-agencies-earn-national-accreditation-honor /ems-products/education/voluntary-aemt-accreditation-a-game-changer-in-ems-education CoAEMSP’s Executive Director, George W. Hatch Jr., discusses the EMS accreditation journey Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:18:42 GMT /ems-products/education/voluntary-aemt-accreditation-a-game-changer-in-ems-education /accreditation/survey-aemt-program-directors-enthusiastic-about-voluntary-accreditation CoAEMSP and CAAHEP announced the launch of voluntary AEMT accreditation starting Jan. 1, 2025 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:58:46 GMT /accreditation/survey-aemt-program-directors-enthusiastic-about-voluntary-accreditation /response-times/articles/ga-city-sets-minimum-ems-standards-after-dispute-with-ambulance-company-rcFkC8oYQyBoexvB/ Gold Cross EMS ambulances should have a paramedic on board, track available units and perform quality control reviews, Augusta committee says Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:13:42 GMT /response-times/articles/ga-city-sets-minimum-ems-standards-after-dispute-with-ambulance-company-rcFkC8oYQyBoexvB/ /ems-products/education/articles/2-aha-courses-receive-new-capce-designation-through-personalized-learning-methods-VEEVMVjWCLlK9Z3q/ The American Heart Association courses were recognized for their use of an adaptive learning model involving AI and customization Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:42:33 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/2-aha-courses-receive-new-capce-designation-through-personalized-learning-methods-VEEVMVjWCLlK9Z3q/ /administration/articles/where-should-you-start-when-it-comes-to-benchmarking-V0MsK9HuzYPoTzRl/ The AIMHI benchmarking project focuses on high-performance, high value operational measures Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:26:56 GMT /administration/articles/where-should-you-start-when-it-comes-to-benchmarking-V0MsK9HuzYPoTzRl/ /community-paramedicine/articles/feedback-sought-on-1st-national-accreditation-standards-for-community-paramedicine-D3vT3tixwR9JU2PP/ The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems is accepting public comment on the drafted standards, which will be implemented in 2022 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:22:51 GMT /community-paramedicine/articles/feedback-sought-on-1st-national-accreditation-standards-for-community-paramedicine-D3vT3tixwR9JU2PP/ /ems-products/education/patient-simulation/articles/paramedic-education-programs-given-flexibility-under-new-accreditation-guidelines-S7ctoJQ61aHhczWl/ The CoAEMSP is allowing for a broader array of methods, including simulation, to be used to determine competency during the COVID-19 pandemic Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:03:09 GMT /ems-products/education/patient-simulation/articles/paramedic-education-programs-given-flexibility-under-new-accreditation-guidelines-S7ctoJQ61aHhczWl/ /ems-products/mobile-data/articles/understanding-the-new-ems-scope-of-practice-model-Zur8eNRsqfA04qzz/ Our co-hosts discuss the recently-released 2019 EMS Scope of Practice Model and underscore what has changed for providers Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:48:19 GMT /ems-products/mobile-data/articles/understanding-the-new-ems-scope-of-practice-model-Zur8eNRsqfA04qzz/ /careers/articles/emts-is-becoming-a-paramedic-right-for-you-7YWlefUqH4SIZOr5/ Consider becoming a paramedic to advance your EMS career Tue, 20 Sep 2016 15:12:32 GMT /careers/articles/emts-is-becoming-a-paramedic-right-for-you-7YWlefUqH4SIZOr5/ /legislation-funding/articles/new-ill-law-to-allow-all-emts-to-use-syringes-to-administer-epinephrine-4exyb8UzAcdgsxno/ The new law will allow EMTs with basic-level training to use a syringe to administer epinephrine Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:03:45 GMT /legislation-funding/articles/new-ill-law-to-allow-all-emts-to-use-syringes-to-administer-epinephrine-4exyb8UzAcdgsxno/ /ems-week-2014/articles/national-ems-week-is-may-18-24-cS5lwuxML0tmQ4vL/ Wed, 07 May 2014 16:11:05 GMT /ems-week-2014/articles/national-ems-week-is-may-18-24-cS5lwuxML0tmQ4vL/ /ems-heroes/articles/dc-fire-and-ems-responders-honored-for-navy-yard-shooting-work-vLHR6sk3kwZIEAfG/ The chief says some of the first on the scene were recruits within the department who had only been on the job a matter of weeks Fri, 27 Sep 2013 13:54:24 GMT /ems-heroes/articles/dc-fire-and-ems-responders-honored-for-navy-yard-shooting-work-vLHR6sk3kwZIEAfG/ /ems-products/ambulances/articles/state-agency-investigating-ambulance-response-times-in-ariz-eDtlZr2hoL3pbRd1/ Factors or reasons behind the delayed responses are not yet known Fri, 27 Sep 2013 07:11:16 GMT /ems-products/ambulances/articles/state-agency-investigating-ambulance-response-times-in-ariz-eDtlZr2hoL3pbRd1/ /ems-management/articles/ambo-co-owners-charged-with-44m-medicare-fraud-kZgrUgoVSK5kiHez/ The couple is accused of recruiting and paying patients to needlessly use their service Fri, 27 Sep 2013 06:51:50 GMT /ems-management/articles/ambo-co-owners-charged-with-44m-medicare-fraud-kZgrUgoVSK5kiHez/ /fire-ems/articles/mo-medic-pleads-guilty-in-health-care-scam-zlVKy1wsHRQipijf/ Matt Tholen pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison without parole Tue, 14 May 2013 06:48:45 GMT /fire-ems/articles/mo-medic-pleads-guilty-in-health-care-scam-zlVKy1wsHRQipijf/ /ems-management/articles/medic-certification-fraud-allegation-investigated-in-ny-e8OPcutfzku8dnQs/ The investigation involves whether some EMTs and medics may have been fraudulently re-certified without the required training Thu, 09 May 2013 07:03:49 GMT /ems-management/articles/medic-certification-fraud-allegation-investigated-in-ny-e8OPcutfzku8dnQs/ /ems-products/education/articles/the-word-that-makes-students-tremble-remediation-XzZwaQcFNlcLLRsL/ Remediation is not a punishment but a valuable learning tool Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:01:37 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/the-word-that-makes-students-tremble-remediation-XzZwaQcFNlcLLRsL/ /ems-advocacy/articles/medic-accused-of-concealing-sex-offender-status-v4T6YzdAWMGNF35m/ The paramedic pleaded guilty to 58 counts of possession of child pornography in Aug. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:30:03 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/medic-accused-of-concealing-sex-offender-status-v4T6YzdAWMGNF35m/ /fire-ems/articles/medic-pleads-guilty-in-fatal-ambulance-crash-lb0jN8mKqZejuN3d/ The driver of the ambulance was not at fault but an investigation revealed he had not re-validated his license after a DUI Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:48:20 GMT /fire-ems/articles/medic-pleads-guilty-in-fatal-ambulance-crash-lb0jN8mKqZejuN3d/ /ems-training-and-education/pencils-down-ems-test-taking-tips-from-a-guy-who-writes-ems-tests Dan Limmer, educator and self-proclaimed “exam nerd,” shares strategies for successfully completing the NREMT certification test Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:51:19 GMT /ems-training-and-education/pencils-down-ems-test-taking-tips-from-a-guy-who-writes-ems-tests /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ What is the difference between EMTs and paramedic in skills, training, certification and pay? Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:25:00 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ /pa-ems-agencies-earn-national-accreditation-honor McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority and Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services Authority recognized for exceeding standards Mon, 06 May 2024 13:56:54 GMT /pa-ems-agencies-earn-national-accreditation-honor /accreditation/getting-ready-for-aemt-voluntary-accreditation Learn more about the accreditation process before voluntary AEMT accreditation becomes available on January 1, 2025 Thu, 09 May 2024 15:33:19 GMT /accreditation/getting-ready-for-aemt-voluntary-accreditation /administration/articles/where-should-you-start-when-it-comes-to-benchmarking-V0MsK9HuzYPoTzRl/ The AIMHI benchmarking project focuses on high-performance, high value operational measures Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:26:56 GMT /administration/articles/where-should-you-start-when-it-comes-to-benchmarking-V0MsK9HuzYPoTzRl/