CORE Newsletter June 2026
– By #School of EMS
As we move into the second half of 2026, one thing is clear: the School of EMS continues to grow because of the people behind the mission.
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As we move into the second half of 2026, one thing is clear: the School of EMS continues to grow because of the people behind the mission.
The Essential Role of Patient Transporters: A Paramedic Perspective
– By #School of EMS
When we think of paramedics, the first image that usually comes to mind is a high-speed ambulance rushing to the scene of an emergency with lights flashing and sirens wailing. However, there is a quieter, equally vital side to their profession that happens behind the scenes. The essential role of patient transporters is a critical component of modern healthcare, bridging the gap between different levels of medical care and ensuring that vulnerable individuals remain safe, stable, and comfortable while on the move.
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Affect in EMS Training: How We Show Up Matters
– By #School of EMS
In EMS education, we spend a great deal of time teaching knowledge and skills. We teach anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, assessment, airway management, cardiac care, trauma care, documentation, and clinical decision-making. These are essential. A provider must know what to do and how to do it.
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CORE Newsletter May 2026
– By #School of EMS
As the School of EMS continues expanding into new regions and supporting more students across the country, our focus remains fixed on maintaining strong educational standards while improving the systems that support both students and employer partners. Every department continues working together to ensure growth never comes at the expense of consistency, accountability, or outcomes.
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Shortcut or Short Circuit?
– By #School of EMS
Stop me if you’ve heard this one.
A student in paramedic school is a really, *really* good EMT. Everyone wants to work with them, they have great empathy and technical skills, and can even anticipate what their partner needs. They blow through scenarios in lab, and get great preceptor feedback.
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AI Technology in EMS
– By #School of EMS
Imagine calling 911 for a loved one, struggling to describe their sudden chest pain. While your local dispatcher and responding paramedics coordinate help, industry data reveals a silent "Digital Guardian" often listens alongside them. This smart software recognizes subtle background breathing problems before you even realize what is happening.
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CORE Newsletter April 2026
– By #School of EMS
As the School of EMS expands into new states throughout 2026, the focus remains on maintaining the Gold Standard while increasing access for both students and employer partners.
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Scaling Without Losing Our Soul
– By #School of EMS
There’s a moment every growing organization faces, whether they recognize it or not. It’s the moment where growth starts to compete with identity.
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How Long Does It Take to Become an EMT?
– By #School of EMS
Starting a career in emergency medical services doesn’t require years in medical school. In fact, according to national EMT training standards, you can become an EMT-Basic and begin working in emergency care in just a few months.
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CORE Newsletter March 2026
– By #School of EMS
In EMS education, “quality” gets talked about often, but rarely defined clearly. Is it pass rates? Clinical hours? Hands-on training? Instructor experience? The reality is, those numbers alone don’t tell you if a provider is ready when it matters. At SOE, quality is built through multiple systems working together. Education, labs, clinical experience, and operational support all align toward producing providers who are ready for the field. This month, we are taking a closer look at what quality actually looks like in practice.
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