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Is Emergency Medical Response EMR course National Register?

There is a website up called National Registry Emergency Medical Technician with a link to EMR certification.   National Registry Emergency Medical Technician company is a Training Center just like The Beating Heart Center.  They’re located in Columbus Ohio, and they provide training for EMR, EMT, Advanced EMT and Paramedics. This company is not the National Registry Board for EMT.  What …

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EMR and Fentanyl Exposures

There is a significant crisis of opioids in America.  One of most potent opioids is Fentanyl.  When EMRs respond to medical emergencies associated with opioid issues they could have exposure to the drug like Fentanyl.   What can EMRs do to protect them from Fentanyl Exposure?Fentanyl exposure is dangerous to a medical provider who has never been exposed to opioids. The …

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Why you need to know Wilderness First Aid?

Have you ever been in a situation where it seems that no one is around for miles?  Have you thought that I hope we do not break down in this area because of lack of cell service?  These questions are good reasons why you should know about Wilderness First Aid.  According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) when and if …