{"id":13264,"date":"2014-11-11T06:51:23","date_gmt":"2014-11-11T11:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/?p=13264"},"modified":"2024-01-16T12:02:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T12:02:13","slug":"emt-safety-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/emt-safety-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Medical Technician Safety Training"},"content":{"rendered":"
No one knows emergencies better than emergency medical technicians. While most other people run away from dangerous situations, they come running in to help save as many lives as possible. Below, you\u2019ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Emergency Medical Technicians.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Bloodborne Pathogens\n OSHA Regulation: 1910.1030(g)(2)<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Required for employees that may be occupationally exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials. See full OSHA regulation<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n Annually.<\/p>\n First Aid\n OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/h3>\n In the absence of a nearby hospital or clinic (more than 4 minutes away), a designated employee should be trained to render first aid. See full OSHA regulation<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’. <\/p>\n HazCom \/ GHS\n OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n When there is a change.<\/p>\n Emergency Evacuation\n OSHA Regulation: 1910.38(e)<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/h3>\n If fire extinguishers are provided in your workplace and\/or anyone will be evacuating during a fire or other emergency. See full OSHA regulation<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n When there is a change.<\/p>\n Fire Extinguisher\n OSHA Regulation: 1910.157(g)<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/h3>\n When fire extinguishers exist in the workplace, the employer should train employees on their usage. See full OSHA regulation<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n Annually.<\/p>\n Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment\n OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/h3>\n When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.<\/p>\n Decontamination\n <\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Annually<\/p>\n Patient Safety\n <\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Annually<\/p>\n Hand Hygiene\n <\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Annually<\/p>\n Ergonomics\n <\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Annually<\/p>\nOSHA Required Training<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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When OSHA Requires Bloodborne Pathogens Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Poster <\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Bloodborne Pathogens Training Videos (paid):<\/h2>\n
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Bloodborne Pathogens in Industrial Facilities by Atlantic Training <\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Bloodborne Pathogens in Healthcare Facilities by Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments by Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When OSHA Requires First Aid Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable First Aid Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Basic First Aid Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
First Aid Poster <\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
First Aid Training Videos (paid):<\/h2>\n
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First Aid by Atlantic Training <\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
First Aid in Construction Environments by Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>
First Aid by Atlantic Training <\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When OSHA Requires HazCom \/ GHS Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable HazCom \/ GHS Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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HazCom \/ GHS Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
HazCom \/ GHS Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
HazCom \/ GHS Training Videos (paid):<\/h2>\n
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HazCom (GHS) in Industrial Facilities by\u00a0Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/a><\/li>\n
GHS Safety Data Sheets Training Video by\u00a0Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
HazCom (GHS) in Healthcare Facilities by\u00a0Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When OSHA Requires Emergency Evacuation Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Emergency Evacuation Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Emergency Evacuation Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Emergency Evacuation Poster <\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Emergency Evacuation Training Videos (paid):<\/h2>\n
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Evacuation Procedures by Atlantic Training <\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Emergency Evacuation by Digital 2000<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Emergency Planning by Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When OSHA Requires Fire Extinguisher Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Fire Extinguisher Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Fire Extinguisher Training Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Fire Extinguisher Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Fire Extinguisher Training Videos (paid):<\/h2>\n
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Using Fire Extinguishers Safely by\u00a0Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Portable Fire Extinguishers Protecting People And Property by Coastal Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Fire Extinguisher Safety by Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Personal Protective Equipment Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Personal Protective Equipment Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Videos (paid):<\/h2>\n
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Personal Protective Equipment by\u00a0Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Personal Protective Equipment in Construction by Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Personal Protective Equipment Refresher by\u00a0Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Industry Best-Practice Training(Not required by OSHA)<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Decontamination Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Decontamination Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Decontamination Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Decontamination Training Videos (paid):<\/h2>\n
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HAZWOPER Decontamination Procedures by Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Decontamination A Matter Of Life by Coastal Training <\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
HAZWOPER PPE and Decontamination Procedures by Atlantic Training <\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Patient Safety Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Patient Safety Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Patient Safety Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Patient Safety Training Videos (paid):<\/h2>\n
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Patient Handling by Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
EMS Patient Lifting – Preventing Back Injuries by Atlantic Training<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Patient Safety Coaching and Teamwork by Coastal Training \/ DuPont<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Hand Hygiene Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Hand Hygiene Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Hand Hygiene Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hand Hygiene Training Videos (paid):<\/h2>\n
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Hand Hygiene The Best Medicine by Coastal Training \/ DuPont <\/h4>\n<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
Hand Hygiene For Hands That Care by Coastal Training \/ DuPont <\/h4>\n<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
Handwashing Avoiding Germs And Viruses At Work by Coastal Training \/ DuPont<\/h4>\n<\/a>\n <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Ergonomics Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n