Remember why you started? Thanks to DT4EMS’ EVE, I have met thousands of nurses, medics, and EMTs all across the country. At the start of every EVE class, during introductions, I shake each attendee’s hand, thank them for coming, and ask, “What got you started?” I may joke and say I got into EMS originally […]
Compelled Quagmire In a moment of true honesty, with no fear of ridicule, take some time to quietly consider the following examples: Example 1: Having finished your meal, you exit the restaurant, with your spouse and child in tow. There is a flash of movement to your right capturing your attention. You notice a […]
For years, I have polled classes full of EMTs, medics and nurses. It is their answers, in front of their peers that prove our claim the studies are flawed. Studies are flawed_lopez from DT4EMS (Kip Teitsort) on Vimeo.
There are some very specific reasons for not allowing bits and/or pieces of our material to be presented. It took me years to understand the importance of “all or nothing.” Granted we do have some awareness lectures for conferences, but they are designed in such a way to help build the need/understanding the need, to […]
Recognition does not equal acceptance. A rookie police officer, fresh off of field training, is punched in the face by a suspected drunk driver. The police officer is not injured, bar the swelling around the cheekbone, in which she was struck. Turns out, the suspected drunk driver’s blood alcohol content revealed a .079 […]
First watch the video. Links to the resources will be in hyperlinks below the video. #sywyso Custody vs Care Why is pressing charges for assaulting EMS or Nurses so flipping’ important? Drunk is not sick. Restraint Math #justiceforcaduces
The reaper versus medic is apparent. Even those who have never been inside an ambulance, know the battle to save the life of a patient exists. The training the medic receives in preparation for this recurring battle helps prepare him for his enemy. There is a potentially, equally important, battle to save the life […]
What happens when you try to hit someone with the O2 Bottle? What about using the rescue bag, or clip board to block with? Whack ’em with the O2 Bottle! Use the rescue/first-in bag to block with… from DT4EMS (Kip Teitsort) on Vimeo.
What does a former combat corpsman, an undefeated amateur boxer, and a retired pro MMA fighter have to do with DT4EMS? The videos below will answer just that. Most people hear of DT4EMS, write us off without giving even the slightest consideration to the truth of training for self-defense in healthcare. When those few who […]
