--- title: Setting EMS Training Resolutions for You and Your Team in 2023 description: medical needs and environments are constantly evolving, and professionals need versatile skillsets to attend to a wide range of emergencies daily. image: https://blog.sscor.com/hubfs/Setting-EMS-Training-Resolutions-for-You-and-Your-Team-in-2023.png --- [![dark-header.jpg](https://blog.sscor.com/hs-fs/hub/212347/file-1107077240.jpg?width=940&name=file-1107077240.jpg "dark-header.jpg")](https://www.sscor.com/) ## **Thank you for visiting the SSCOR Blog.** Whether you're in a Hospital or EMS setting, this is the place for you. We'll share information on current industry news, tips, as well as the latest and greatest in SSCOR products. Our hope is that this blog is not only informative but a collaborative and open forum for you to share your thoughts on developing opportunities and challenges within your profession. Subscribe. Share your thoughts. Enjoy. -SSCOR Team   # [Setting EMS Training Resolutions for You and Your Team in 2023](https://blog.sscor.com/setting-ems-training-resolutions-for-you-and-your-team-in-2023) Posted by [Sam D. Say](https://blog.sscor.com/author/sam-d-say) Dec 28, 2022 5:15:00 AM 4 min read - [![LinkedIn Social Icon](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/142915/file-2628248555-png/images/icons/linkedin-small.png) ](https://blog.sscor.com/setting-ems-training-resolutions-for-you-and-your-team-in-2023#) 0 - [![Facebook Social Icon](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/142915/file-2623658044-png/images/icons/fb-small.png) ](https://blog.sscor.com/setting-ems-training-resolutions-for-you-and-your-team-in-2023#) 0 ![Setting-EMS-Training-Resolutions-for-You-and-Your-Team-in-2023](https://blog.sscor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Setting-EMS-Training-Resolutions-for-You-and-Your-Team-in-2023.png?width=848&height=424&name=Setting-EMS-Training-Resolutions-for-You-and-Your-Team-in-2023.png)   Paramedic training doesn’t just end the minute an EMT graduates from their school or program. In today’s world, medical needs and environments are constantly evolving, and professionals need versatile skillsets to attend to a wide range of emergencies daily.   As we enter the new year, it’s the perfect time to set some training resolutions for you and your team. Here are some recommendations and practices to consider.   **Understanding your specific requirements**   Different states have varying requirements for paramedic training, but nationally registered paramedics must complete [60 hours of continuing education](https://www.distancecme.com/national-registry-of-emergency-medical-technicians/) every two years. This may encompass webinars, online classes and on-site trainings. Before setting your training resolutions for 2023, make sure to check with your state licensing board to ensure the continuing education units (CEU) you choose satisfy requirements.   When weighing the different training options at your disposal, ask yourself these questions:   - Is this training course accepted in my state? - How many credit hours will I get for this course? - Do I need a specific type of credit hours, and will this course fulfill that requirement? - Is the course based on current research? - Does it address new or shifting standards? - Does it fill any skill gaps I have in my training? - Does it address the needs of the specific population(s) I serve?   **Setting your resolutions for 2023**   When setting your resolutions for the year ahead, focus on training opportunities that will not only enhance your knowledge in the field, but also [maximize your job effectiveness](https://blog.sscor.com/top-8-medical-suction-training-tips-for-your-paramedic-team), communication with others on your team, and your understanding of diverse patient needs and concerns.   Research and preparation with textbooks, online materials and studying the latest EMS news and innovations may give you important background information on possible patient scenarios, but practicing those skills in training will provide you with the hands-on experience you need to apply them on the job, in real time.   [Diversifying the practice patients](https://blog.sscor.com/is-ongoing-difficult-airway-training-worth-it-for-paramedics), scenarios and environments in your modules is an essential part of EMS training. This includes:   - Practicing on a wide variety of mannequins (adult, child, infant, neonate) - Practicing on various surfaces (not just tabletops), like the floor, in a chair and in confined spaces - Practicing in low lighting - Practicing with a wide variety of adjuncts (this way you’ll have more alternatives if the original method fails)   EMS work isn’t a one-size-fits-all process — each patient has unique physical and psychological characteristics that must be considered when employing airway management techniques. Review and practice addressing difficult patient airway characteristics and scenarios. Here are several unique characteristics and corresponding treatment factors to prepare for:   - Understand the anatomy, trauma and medical conditions affecting your patients with difficult airways:     Are there gaps in your understanding of those areas? Perhaps that is something you can turn into a training resolution for 2023.   **Finding the right resources**   You and your team should remain on the lookout for helpful resources to enhance your training experience and stay up to date on the latest trends, concerns and research in the EMS field.    For instance, the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training & Education Center (NETEC) has a [resource library](https://netec.org/education-training/covid-19-educational-resources-training/emergency-medical-services-ems-resources/) on its website with tools and guidance on a range of diseases, emergencies and conditions, such as PPE compliance, biosafety, infection prevention control and managing inventory and personnel.   CareerCert’s “Fire and EMS Training Resources + Free CEs to Help During COVID-19” page provides a wide variety of [resources and training management tools](https://www.careercert.com/blog/ems/fire-and-ems-training-resources-free-ces-to-help-during-covid-19/) for EMS providers, including webinars, best practices and protocols for infection control, online EMS and fire courses, and even resources for fighting burnout and honoring EMS providers’ mental health. The [Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS)](https://events.jems.com/) also hosts various EMS events and training summits each year.   Entering the new year is a great time to refresh your skills and develop knowledge in areas you’re less familiar with. It’s also an important time to set resolutions for the year ahead. These may involve completing trainings in new areas, getting more comfortable using certain equipment, or improving communication and work among your team. Read [this blog](https://blog.sscor.com/why-ongoing-training-is-essential-for-your-paramedic-team) to learn more about why ongoing training is essential for your team.   ![Author Photo](https://blog.sscor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SDS2-648378-edited.jpg?width=70&name=SDS2-648378-edited.jpg) ## AboutSam D. Say Sam D. Say is owner and CEO of SSCOR, Inc., a medical device manufacturer specializing in emergency battery operated portable suction devices for the hospital and pre-hospital settings. Mr. Say has been involved in developing product for healthcare providers for over 35 years. His passions include contributing to the management of the patient airway and providing solutions that save lives in difficult conditions. 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