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Customer Spotlight Q&A: Dr. Mandy Gattis Enhances Her Passion for First Responder Mental Health Through the Mental Health Resilience Officer Course
Dr. Mandy Gattis, Project Coordinator at South Carolina EMS Association, talks about her experience taking the NAEMT Mental Health Resilience Officer course and how it's shaped her expertise and experience in her job.Full story
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Customer Spotlight: St. George Fire Protection District Prepares the Next Generation of EMTs with the PSG EMT Training Solution
Justin Arnone, Chief of Medical Services at St. George Fire Protection District, talks about his organization's success using the PSG EMT 12E training solution and Navigate to train and prepare the next generation of EMTs.Full story
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Recognizing the Symptoms of Hypothermia: What You Need to Know
Hypothermia happens when heat loss occurs faster than heat production and the body’s core temperature falls below 95°F (35°C). One incorrect assumption associated with hypothermia is that it only relates to cold outdoor exposure. Hypothermia can happen any time of year and can even happen indoors on a sunny summer day.Full story
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Medical Director Discusses the Importance of Evidence-Based Content for EMS Recertification
Evidence-based medicine uses the scientific method to organize and apply current data to improve health care decisions. Despite its ubiquitous usage in health care, it is relatively new to prehospital care. Is it time for a change?Full story
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EMS Issues in Rural Areas
What defines a rural location? Bob Elling, MPA, discusses lessons he's learned in delivering EMS services to rural communities, and the unique challenges these areas face.Full story
