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Did you know? Scholarships do exist for EMT training!
The 2020 Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic is growing and looks to follow us right into 2021. We are all adjusting to a new normal. Wearing masks and social distancing are now a part of everyday life. Unfortunately, so are unemployment, furloughs and...
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Gear Up!
For anyone who doesn't already know, Vantage Point Tactical is National EMS Institute's official student store! VPT as the team calls it, is located at 90 Main Street in Carver directly inside our headquarters. Although student uniforms are our...
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Some see a weed…
Some see a weed, some see a wish, but I see magic that can change the world… With everything going on in the world today, it’s easy to fall into that negative thought process and be disappointed in people. But I’m here to tell you that how...
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2020 CPR Instructor Update
2020 CPR Instructor Update If you haven't already heard or seen or completed your AHA Instructor Update, IT'S TIME! The American Heart Association has released its 2020 updates which include course, curriculum, and science updates. HOW EXCITING! The...
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EMS is not easy…
EMS is not easy... Emergency Medical Services is not for everyone. When most people run away from danger, we run towards and into the threat. Many times, we find our scene has turned from a safe zone to a “hot zone” in a heartbeat. When you...
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in EMS
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD is a critical incident that can be defined as any event with a stressful impact -- sufficient enough to overwhelm the usually effective coping skills of an individual. Critical incidents are abrupt,...
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