In this video, we discuss the major differences between monophasic monitors and biphasic monitors.This video is specifically provided by EMTprep to assist Members in preparing for the NREMT exam and...

Recertification for all levels of EMS providers is a requirement to maintain your individual certification. Maintaining your certification is a requirement for maintaining a valid license. (This can be...

We often hear the terms "certification" and "licensure" in the context of practicing EMS in the field, but it is not always clear what separates the two. To...

Lactate is a product of anaerobic metabolism - which is the result of cell metabolism in the...

Active shooter incidents (which often devolve into mass casualty incidents) are becoming a concern across the United States, with recent statistics showing that "in 2017, there were 29 active shooter...

Although our ability to manage strokes in the field is minimal, EMS serves a critical role in obtaining a history of the illness - specifically a patient's last known normal....

Appendix G was developed by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This Committee provides accreditation to EMT programs...

Managing gunshot wounds requires a working knowledge of several mechanisms. Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the body is imperative; the severity of the damage...

Success in the oral board station of the paramedic certification exam relies on being thorough, professional, and competent. Since this station involves no actual application...

Kinematics is a branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of objects without references to the forces that cause that motion (PHTLS, 2016). Thus,...