Seizures are a very common disease process, and it is estimated that approximately 10% of the population in the United States will experience a seizure during their lifetime. There are approximately 200,00 new cases of seizures in the US each year, and these make up approximately 5-8% of all emergency medical services (EMS) calls. Most […]

Join us for a webinar on-demand to improve awareness of LGBTQ+ community members. Medical service providers will encounter patients of all races, colors, beliefs, and orientations throughout their careers. In this webinar, we will discuss the various specific social and medical issues that you should keep in mind when you find a member of the […]

View this webinar on-demand, where UT Southwestern and CareerCert partner to present an interesting case involving stroke-like symptoms reported during a 911 call. The panel of experts will dissect the call, the symptomatology, EMS and hospital management, and the ultimate outcome, which will surprise many. EMS professionals from around the world will certainly learn something […]

While tragedy can befall anyone, what is frequently considered once-in-a-lifetime events for most, are routine occurrences for first responders. Repeated exposure forms “thick skin” but insufficiently protects against burnout, emotional exhaustion, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). First responders have a 10% increased risk of developing behavioral health conditions such as depression compared to the general […]

In this webinar, CareerCert and University of Texas Southwestern explore the “Benadryl Challenge.” This social media stunt created an uproar and resulted in medical emergencies not often seen. The team of expert panelists will explore this condition, the toxidrome that results, and the critical actions EMS must institute to assist these patients.   About the […]

1 in 5 EMS providers experience PTSD symptoms, but researchers estimate it is more pervasive due to underreporting. A culture of toughness encourages sufferers to suppress emotions, deterring them from seeking help. Unfortunately, EMS preferred coping strategies like avoidance increases, instead of decreasing, traumatic stress symptoms. Untreated mental distress evolves into chronic behavioral health conditions […]

Approximately 20% of adults and children in the United States are experiencing a mental health condition, and 46.4% of adults will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. For adults experiencing serious mental illness, they are twice as likely to develop cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. As a first responder, you will come into contact with […]

When using CPAP or BiPAP, oxygenation occurs by delivering oxygenated air, usually at high concentrations, directly to the lungs and prevents alveolar collapse, therefore allowing more alveolar recruitment.

Emergency response can be physically demanding and requires a high level of fitness. When designing a nutrition program to support your fitness goals, effectively incorporating protein can be the difference between maxing out and burning out.

This article discusses how learning management systems can improve patient outcomes within the emergency and healthcare setting by exploring the benefits of learning management systems, how those benefits can solve current challenges in the healthcare industry, and what criteria emergency and healthcare leaders should look for in a learning management system.