Preparation for major burns incidents: evaluation of continuing medical education training courses for professionals - Lam NN, Huong HTX, Tuan CA.
The purpose of this study was to identify changes in the competence of healthcare providers who underwent training courses on the management of burns incidents. Theoretical and practical simulation training courses were conducted for 305 healthcare provide... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 20, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
Get the Best of PALTC Medicine: 2019 Society Membership Is Now Open
Whether you are interested in education and continuing medical education credits, webinars and other online programming, the latest research, podcasts featuring national experts, or you just want to connect with like-minded colleagues, Society membership is your answer. Renew or join today for benefits that include: (Source: Caring for the Ages)
Source: Caring for the Ages - December 1, 2018 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
Florida Association of EMS Educators Honors Sunstar Paramedics Employees
LARGO, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2018) – The Florida Association of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Educators recognized Sunstar Paramedics’ Anthony Grasso as the 2018 Florida Preceptor of the Year, and Tony Cambone as the 2018 Florida EMS Continuing Educator of the Year. Both Grasso and Cambone were honored for their commitment and excellence in EMS education.
Grasso is a preceptor and field training officer (FTO) with Sunstar Paramedics, and he was honored for his dedication to mentoring St. Petersburg College students. In the last year, Grasso accumulated more than 500 preceptor hours, while consistently receiving excellen...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - November 7, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Sunstar Paramedics (press release) Tags: Training Industry News Source Type: news
ASTHS 2nd Annual Continuing Medical Education Conference
September 28, 2018; Shawnee, OK. This year ' s all-day conference theme is, " Circle of Life: Preventative Health Starts Now " .(Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System) (Source: HSR Information Central)
Source: HSR Information Central - July 23, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
MMWR Medscape CME Activity
Medscape provides online continuing medical education (CME) for selected journalMorbidity and Mortality Weekly Report articles, allowing clinicians the opportunity to earn Medscape CME credit. (Source: PHPartners.org)
Source: PHPartners.org - June 25, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Improving Obesity Care Continuing Medical Education (CME) Course
This free, one-hour, online accredited course is for health professionals (clinicians, nurses, social workers and dietitians, and trainees) to improve the quality of care for patients with overweight and obesity, and help reduce weight stigmatization in clinical settings. (Source: PHPartners.org)
Source: PHPartners.org - April 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Continuing medical education and firearm violence counseling - Damari ND, Ahluwalia KS, Viera AJ, Goldstein AO.
This study examines medical education and firearm counseling among physicians in ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 25, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Commentary Source Type: news
Two Sunstar Paramedics Employees Receive Prestigious Industry Awards
LARGO, Fla. – Two Sunstar Paramedics employees, Kasey Ras and Jonathan Balzer, have received the American Ambulance Association’s Stars of Life award, which recognizes ambulance service professionals for outstanding service and dedication.
“Kasey and Jon consistently demonstrate exceptional service and dedication to high-quality patient care,” said Mark Postma, chief operating officer of Sunstar Paramedics. “We’re proud that Stars of Life has recognized these two outstanding professionals and their service to Pinellas County, and we’re proud to have&nb...
Source: JEMS Administration and Leadership - July 7, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Sunstar Paramedics Tags: Administration and Leadership Industry News Source Type: news
Two Sunstar Paramedics Employees Receive Prestigious Industry Awards
LARGO, Fla. – Two Sunstar Paramedics employees, Kasey Ras and Jonathan Balzer, have received the American Ambulance Association’s Stars of Life award, which recognizes ambulance service professionals for outstanding service and dedication.
“Kasey and Jon consistently demonstrate exceptional service and dedication to high-quality patient care,” said Mark Postma, chief operating officer of Sunstar Paramedics. “We’re proud that Stars of Life has recognized these two outstanding professionals and their service to Pinellas County, and we’re proud to have&nb...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - July 7, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Sunstar Paramedics Tags: Administration and Leadership Industry News Source Type: news
White River Health System, UAMS Announce Agreement
White River Health System and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences on Thursday announced an affiliation agreement.
The organizations said the agreement would allow them to collaborate on clinical trials and research, develop telemedicine together and give WRHS access to e-consults with UAMS specialists. Both will maintain their independence.
UAMS and WRHS said they will also adopt protocols for patient care and specialty referrals.
"We are eager to join forces with UAMS," WRHS Administrator/CEO Gary Bebow said in a news release. "Providing the best patient care possible and encouraging the development of medical...
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - June 8, 2017 Category: American Health Source Type: news
CME Outfitters Continues to Make International Impact on Clinical...
CME Outfitters strives to continue improving both domestic & international clinical behaviors and outcomes and is proud to offer top-rated continuing medical education opportunities to clinicians...(PRWeb June 05, 2017)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/06/prweb14395549.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - June 5, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
What do providers want to know about opioid prescribing? A qualitative analysis of their questions - Cushman PA, Liebschutz JM, Hodgkin JG, Shanahan CW, White JL, Hardesty I, Alford DP.
BACKGROUND: In 2012, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responded to the opioid crisis with a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, requiring manufacturers of extended-release/long-acting opioids to fund continuing medical education based on the ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 2, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
California Senate Passes Bill Limiting Pharma Gifts California Senate Passes Bill Limiting Pharma Gifts
Drug companies ' largesse to physicians would be restricted in office practices, continuing medical education, and clinical trials.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 1, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Physicians' age linked to patients' mortality risk
Hospitalized patients have a slightly higher risk of dying when treated by older hospitalists -- internal medicine specialists who oversee the care of acutely ill hospitalized patients -- new research concludes. The results suggest the critical importance of continuing medical education throughout the span of a physician ' s professional career. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 17, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Integrity Continuing Education Presents 2017 Hospital Medicine Summit
Integrity Continuing Education is pleased to announce an upcoming live Continuing Medical Education (CME) meeting that will occur on Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan.(PRWeb April 28, 2017)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/04/prweb14281181.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 28, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
