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Dear EMS1 Subscriber, In our most recent edition of Paramedic Chief, Robert Avsec detailed the important role that online education plays in preparing to work in EMS or staying up-to-date on changes. More departments and agencies are moving toward a blended learning model, and agencies who are not embracing an online training component will be left behind. For our regular readers, you've likely seen an announcement via email or on our website regarding the launch of EMS1 Academy. As someone who has been involved with training for a long time, I'm greatly impressed by the Academy, which has more than 180 courses and 225 hours of continuing education. As EMS providers continue to face challenging issues such as responding to active shooter incidents and implementing a community paramedicine program, there is an ever-increasing need for effective training programs which can minimize loss of life and improve a community's overall health. Whether you're an individual looking to grow your skills and maintain your license or you're responsible for training at your department and would like a free demo, I recommend checking out the EMS1 Academy. — Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief

TOP NEWS Rescue flight leaves South Pole with 2 sick US workers Orlando shooting survivor thanks strangers who saved his life Baby dies after being left in hot car, father puts her in fridge Parents treat ill son with maple syrup, blame EMS for death: The parents claim first responders did not have the proper equipment to save their son Ill. fire dept., medical center to partner on new medical program: The program targets those who repeatedly call 911 and use the ER to address chronic illnesses 'Nothing can prepare you mentally' says Orlando medic after mass shooting: 'We're human – we cry, we laugh. We train to move on, but it's still in our head' Volunteer at Red Cross goes into cardiac arrest, CPR teachers revive him EMS helicopters to carry blood for emergency transfusions Lightning, storms kill over 90 in India 75 paramedic students complete all-day field ops training Man helps family in crash, gets billed $140 by first responders Jail elevator delays police medic response, inmate dies

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EMS NEWS IN FOCUS 911 outages a danger to all By Arthur Hsieh, EMS1 Columnist Modern and legacy 911 telecommunication systems have weaknesses and potential failure points, which puts everyone at risk. Head of the beast  THE LEGAL GUARDIAN Sober legal advice for LAFD's new EMS program By David Givot, EMS1 Columnist The LAFD SOBER unit for Skid Row's frequent users is a good idea, but potential dangers to paramedics cannot be ignored. Grave concerns

HEALTH & WELLNESS Bullying drove young paramedic to brink of suicide By Sarah Mielke, EMS1 Contributor Coworkers bullied and tormented a young medic during a difficult period of her life instead of training, mentoring and supporting her. Speak up  EMS TEST SUCCESS Are you smarter than an EMT student?  By Limmer Creative, EMS1 Columnist Share your results and challenge your EMS colleagues to prove they learned and retained the preparatory information from EMT school. Test your knowledge

REMEMBER 2 THINGS Supplemental oxygen and fluids for violent, restrained patients In this episode on patient restraint Steve Whitehead discusses the importance of supplemental oxygen and fluid resuscitation. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV How to make a differential diagnosis Top Gear ambulance challenge

556 6 success steps for diagnosing altered level of consciousness 321 EMS helicopters to carry blood for emergency transfusions 240 Man helps family in crash, gets billed $140 by first responders 167 75 paramedic students complete all-day field ops training 147 NY stabbing victim dies after ambulance crashes

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