Maybe you're driving down the street and see an accident, or you're out for the day, and an announcement comes over a loudspeaker, "Does anyone have medical training?" If you’re an EMT or Paramedic, your skills and training don’t turn off just because you’re off the...
If you’re considering a career as an EMT, you likely know that there’s an EMT certification requirement. Should you take your career to the next level and become a paramedic, there’s additional licensure. The certifications are there to help ensure that you’re ready...
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distribution of prescription medications. Unfortunately, it’s one of those things that those working with controlled substances can face.
For those of us who work in industries where we handle pharmaceuticals, we hear the term “scheduled” a lot. Most of us are familiar with what it means when a drug is scheduled or part of the DEA’s drug scheduling system.
There’s an assumption that EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) and paramedics are all in great shape because of the physical requirements of being a first responder. But stress, access to fast food, and lots of sitting on the road in your unit can add up! Yet,...
We all know that burnout can happen, especially in our high-stress field, when we see traumatic events on a regular basis. If you or a colleague is experiencing signs of PTSD in EMS, it’s time to seek assistance.
It’s a tale as old as time. People resist change, especially when it includes technology and learning new processes. So, when you introduce a new way of tracking controlled substances, you’re bound to get some pushback.
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distribution of prescription medications. Unfortunately, it’s one of those things that those working with controlled substances can face.
For those of us who work in industries where we handle pharmaceuticals, we hear the term “scheduled” a lot. Most of us are familiar with what it means when a drug is scheduled or part of the DEA’s drug scheduling system.
It’s a tale as old as time. People resist change, especially when it includes technology and learning new processes. So, when you introduce a new way of tracking controlled substances, you’re bound to get some pushback.
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distribution of prescription medications. Unfortunately, it’s one of those things that those working with controlled substances can face.
No one likes to think about it but preventing drug diversion is the responsibility of anyone who works with controlled substances. Diversion refers to the illegal misuse and distribution of prescription medications. Unfortunately, it’s one of those things that those working with controlled substances can face.
For those of us who work in industries where we handle pharmaceuticals, we hear the term “scheduled” a lot. Most of us are familiar with what it means when a drug is scheduled or part of the DEA’s drug scheduling system.
