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September 10, 2019

New Enhancements to Accredited EMT and Paramedic Training Courses

EMS professionals must always stay up-to-date in their continuing education to ensure they have the knowledge and tools to protect communities and save lives. TargetSolutions’ EMS training catalog includes more than 250 hours of accredited CE courses for EMTs and paramedics.

To keep training fresh and relevant to first responders, courses in the EMS continuing education library are frequently updated. In this latest round of course enhancements, lessons were built to be fully video-driven and include a live presenter. In addition to creating a more engaging and immersive learning experience, course content was also refreshed with new case studies and relevant findings.

September 4, 2019

Healthy Stress Management for Public Safety Professionals

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It’s no secret public safety professionals are exposed to more high-stress situations than the average civilian. With that, fire, EMS and law enforcement personnel experience higher rates of stress-related disorders and diseases.

The National Institute for Public Safety Health highlighted this by comparing the average age of a first heart attack in the general U.S. population (66 years old) to the average age for a firefighter (49 years old). These findings were also similar for law enforcement. Law enforcement officers tend to have higher blood pressure and cholesterol than civilians and 40% of them have a sleep disorder.

Due to these elevated risks, public safety personnel must be proactive in caring for their mental and physical health. TargetSolutions’ online training course library for public safety agencies includes training for the wellbeing of employees. Courses such as NFPA 1500: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Fire Industry, Emotional Survival in Law Enforcement and Workplace Stress speak to the unique challenges of these industries and offer healthy coping strategies.

As September is National Suicide Prevention Month, identifying workplace stressors and reacting to warning signs is crucial. It’s the responsibility of every individual in these fields to understand their personal mental health and help one another when possible. Learn more about how your agency can address health concerns with TargetSolutions’ custom-built training for stress management.

August 29, 2019

A Modern Solution for Your Department’s Daily Apparatus Inspections

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Accurate tracking of daily apparatus inspections is crucial for fire departments to ensure personnel have the resources they need; vehicles are functioning properly, and individuals are held accountable. However, this simply isn’t possible without an effective system for managing fire department inspections.

TargetSolutions Check It™ is a total asset and inspections management solution built for the fire service. Accessible through the mobile application or from any web-enabled device, departments have a centralized solution for inspecting, tracking and reporting daily apparatus inspections.

With TargetSolutions Check It™, agencies can streamline apparatus checks, reduce the costs of wasted supplies and produce detailed reports.

August 15, 2019

Recorded Webinar: Best Practices for Managing Controlled Substances

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TargetSolutions Check It™ is the only asset and operations management solution for mission-critical industries that is integrated with TargetSolutions’ online training management system. Accessible via the mobile application or from any web-enabled device, this system allows agencies to streamline maintenance and inspections for apparatus, equipment, medical supplies, and now, controlled substances.

This recorded webinar, Best Practices for Managing Controlled Substances, highlights new functionalities for cradle-to-grave tracking of controlled substances. Discover how your ALS department can securely track and manage everything related to controlled substances. Watch a recording of this webinar to learn more.

July 25, 2019

New Controlled Substances Tracking Solution to Be Launched During Fire-Rescue International

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TargetSolutions to Unveil Its Latest Innovation for Agencies Looking to Comply with Schedule II Controlled Substances Guidelines

SAN DIEGO – TargetSolutions, a Vector Solutions brand offering the leading EMS and Fire Department training, asset management, and workforce scheduling software, is excited to present its latest innovation for tracking controlled substances during Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in Atlanta.

In compliance with DEA guidelines, TargetSolutions is releasing an all-new upgrade inside the TargetSolutions Check It™ application for managing Schedule II Controlled Substances. The mobile-friendly feature allows agencies to document all movements of controlled substances securely. From the moment a controlled substance is acquired, to when it is administered or wasted, it can now be tracked.

“With the current climate in the United States surrounding opioids, EMS and Fire Service organizations must ensure the controlled substances we are entrusted with are managed with the utmost care and accuracy,” said Joseph Santiago, who holds credentials ranging from an MBA in Healthcare to Ambulance and Healthcare Compliance and serves as a subject matter expert for TargetSolutions.

July 11, 2019

Fulfill Critical Care Continuing Education with TargetSolutions’ Online EMS Catalog

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Emergency response agencies using TargetSolutions are equipped with more than 250 hours of CAPCE-approved EMS continuing education. Engaging online courses are bundled together in the TargetSolutions platform to simplify how agencies deliver, track and report CEUs for EMTs, paramedics and other specialized credentials.

In addition to fulfilling general EMS requirements, TargetSolutions’ comprehensive catalog offers dynamic training for critical care and registered nurses. These video-based courses meet critical care continuing education requirements and cover essential topics for nurses regarding the stabilization and safe transportation of patients.

Over 100 hours of training for critical care paramedics, and more than 40 hours for nurses, are available in the system anytime, anywhere. While these courses address the specialized needs of critical care professionals, they can also be applied to biannual continuing education hours for general EMT or paramedic licenses.

Here’s a complete list of all courses in TargetSolutions’ online EMS training catalog that are applicable to critical care requirements:

May 28, 2019

New EMS Continuing Education Training: EMS Grey Area Calls

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In the prehospital setting, not every patient presents in the same uniform textbook manner. They may not necessarily follow the prescribed rules of “patient presentation.” This “grey area” drives the discussion in TargetSolutions’ all-new course for EMS continuing education: EMS Grey Area Calls.

EMS Grey Area Calls utilizes evidence-based research and up-to-date data to help bring confidence in forming a solid clinical impression from a previous grey-area patient during the first impression and assessments that follow. Through video-based lessons and an on-screen presenter, this course offers insight into many aspects of fire rescue and EMS encounters.

May 14, 2019

Ensure Preparedness with Revamped First Responder Operations Refresher Training

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TargetSolutions’ four-part course, First Responder Operations Level Refresher, was updated with engaging videos and refreshed content to provide up-to-date training and offer practical lessons for emergency responders.

When it comes to any industry, preparedness is the key to ensuring safety. However, for those providing emergency response, frequent training and preparedness can mean the difference between preserving life or ensuing disaster.

TargetSolutions’ four-part course, First Responder Operations Level Refresher, offers valuable training for emergency responders with an emphasis on hazardous materials events and incident management. Each part is in this series was recently revamped with engaging videos and refreshed content to provide the most up-to-date, practical training for mitigating risk, fast decision-making and effective response.

March 1, 2019

TargetSolutions Enhances EMS Continuing Education Courses with Engaging Content

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TargetSolutions’ online EMS continuing education catalog offers more than 250 hours of dynamic training that has been approved by CAPCE. To keep training content fresh and up-to-date, the TargetSolutions course library is continuously updated.

The most recent release of enhanced CE courses continues TargetSolutions’ content modernization initiative. These updated courses feature a live presenter, updated material, new case studies, unique interactions, animations, and are 100% video-based.

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These newly enhanced training courses for EMS CEUs help EMS providers retain crucial information that can ultimately help save lives in the field. Here’s a list of the updated courses from this round of enhancements:

February 14, 2019

TargetSolutions to Present New Innovations for Workforce Management at EMS Today

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SAN DIEGO, CA – TargetSolutions, a Vector Solutions brand providing EMS agencies with the leading online, CAPCE-approved training for continuing education, is excited to present new product innovations Feb. 20-22 during the EMS Today Conference and Exposition in Baltimore, Md.

Through strategic initiatives and acquisitions, TargetSolutions now offers agencies more than a training management platform for delivering and tracking EMS CEUs. New technology for EMS workforce management and routine ambulance, equipment and inventory inspections provide a comprehensive solution to address the operational challenges agencies face.

CrewSense is TargetSolutions’ latest release with workforce management tools geared toward mission-critical industries. With just a few clicks in the mobile or desktop system, agencies can streamline employee scheduling, overtime hiring, callbacks, and more.

Released in 2018, the TargetSolutions Check It™ mobile application enables EMS agencies to easily perform daily inspections, manage inventory, and track work orders in a centralized online location.

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