Health Ed Solutions Preps EMTs and Paramedics for Rapid Employment Growth in New First Responder Special Section

Leading Provider of Continuing Healthcare Education Helps EMS Professionals Learn About Career Opportunities, ACLS and Pals Certification Needs and Best Practices

Employment for EMTs and paramedics is expected to grow by 19 percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. To help the increasing number of emergency services professionals, or those considering entering the field, learn more about first responder training, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification, pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification, and career opportunities, Health Ed Solutions, the leading provider of continuing education solutions for healthcare professionals, today released a new First Responder Special Section. This series of articles, infographics, vignettes and important facts about first responder certification is available in Health Ed Solutions’ online research library.

“As growing numbers of people join the ranks of this lifesaving profession, training and continuing education will become increasingly important,” said Andrew Wolf, Vice President of Online Education at Health Ed Solutions. “Whether you’re just entering the emergency care field or looking to update your professional skills, Health Ed Solutions’ research library and online healthcare certification courses can help you stay equipped and informed.”

The special section is free for first responders, healthcare providers and individuals who simply want to be prepared to provide emergency care. Highlights include:

Employment Outlook for Paramedics and EMTs
Five Things You Should Know About Emergency First Response
CECBEMS Approval Identifies Legitimate Learning Opportunities
Solutions to Automated External Defibrillator Challenges

Health Ed Solutions offers PALS, ACLS and basic life support (BLS) training for first responders and healthcare professionals, as well as first aid courses and CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training for individuals seeking to learn lifesaving skills.