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03/22/2026

March 31 isn't a suggestion. It's the NREMT deadline, and it's closer than you think.

EMTs need 24 CE hours (California) plus 20 hours of National Component training. Paramedics need 48. Miss the deadline and you're looking at a $50 late fee, and that's only good until April 30.

Here's the update worth knowing: NREMT removed limits on distributive education. That means every hour can now be completed locally or hybrid. No excuses. No Sacramento drive. We're a CA EMSA approved CE provider. EMT refreshers, skills testing, CE for both ALS and BLS levels, all right here in Yuba, Sutter, Butte, and Placer Counties.

Don't wait until the last week of March to scramble.
⏰ Complete your CE now: emsces911.org

03/16/2026

Every minute a stroke goes unrecognized, 1.9 million neurons die.
The 2025 AHA updated pre-hospital stroke recognition, and if you're still using FAST alone, you're missing strokes. BE-FAST adds Balance and Eyes to the assessment, catching up to 15% more strokes that traditional FAST misses. For pre-hospital providers, this isn't a minor update. It's the difference between a patient who gets tPA within the window and one who doesn't.

We teach the updated BE-FAST protocol, time-critical decision-making, and pre-hospital ALS stroke response in our ACLS and continuing education courses. Not just what changed, but why it matters clinically and how it changes your field assessment.
Brain Awareness Week is a reminder: the protocols evolve. Your training should too.

👉 Train with 2025 AHA protocols: emsces911.org

03/14/2026

The airway isn't your first priority during cardiac arrest. Compressions are.

It's one of the most common mistakes in prolonged resuscitation, providers reaching for the laryngoscope when they should be maintaining uninterrupted chest compressions. Every second without quality CPR drops ROSC probability. The tube can wait. The compressions cannot.

BVM with 100% oxygen buys you time. Advanced airway management follows only when your team can execute it without breaking the compression cycle. This is the kind of clinical thinking our Critical Care Paramedic instructors bring to every ACLS course. Not just protocols, the reasoning behind them. The decisions that separate providers who respond from providers who perform.

Ready to train at that level?
👉 Enroll in ACLS: emsces911.org

03/09/2026

2.6 million deaths every year trace back to one root cause: Unsafe Care.
Not bad intentions. Not lack of effort. Gaps in training, communication breakdowns, and teams that never practiced together under pressure.

Patient Safety Awareness Week isn't just a campaign; it's a reminder that safety is a skill, not a feeling. You build it in training rooms before you need it in critical moments.
Team up. Train up. Show up prepared.
👉 Book your team training: emsces911.org

03/05/2026

If you ever get a chance take this course it is worth traveling for.

March is coming in like a lion, and so is our course schedule! Hands-on, high-impact airway training with practical reps and real-world scenarios.

The Difficult Airway Course: EMS is coming up in Belgium, and in the US in Texas, Kentuckyand Tennessee, plus a double feature (Fundamentals of Airway Management AND The Difficult Airway Course: EMS ) in New York!

New courses are added regularly — so be sure to check the schedule regularly to find a course near you 👉 https://www.theairwaysite.com/a-course/the-difficult-airway-course-ems/

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

Today our very own John Hughes received the Star of Life award for Clinical Excellence. He was 1 of 3 from the AMR Sac. Valley to receive this award. John strives to educate people to save lives. “Treat my family as I would treat yours”. Congratulations to all to recieved the award tonight. There were over 100 from all over California who received the award.

03/05/2026

Your heart survived the arrest. What you eat next determines whether it stays that way.

It's National Nutrition Month, and we're taking it clinical.
Post-cardiac event, the body is in recovery mode: inflamed, vulnerable, rebuilding. What fuels that process matters more than most people realize. Processed foods spike inflammation. Trans fats damage vessel walls. Excess sodium strains an already stressed heart.

But a Mediterranean-style diet? Studies show it can reduce the risk of a repeat cardiac event by up to 30%. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and omega-3 fatty acids; these aren't just "healthy eating" buzzwords, they're evidence-based interventions that work alongside medication and cardiac rehab to actually change outcomes.

We teach this because we've seen both sides. The patient who made it to the hospital because someone knew CPR. And the ones who came back because no one changed what put them there.
Recovery starts at the table. Survival starts with training.
🫀 Enroll in BLS, ACLS or PALS: emsces911.org

03/02/2026

March just dropped its training menu, and your renewal deadline doesn't care if you're busy.

PALS. ACLS. BLS.
The three certifications that keep you compliant, confident, and ready for whatever walks through that door. We know the drill. You've been meaning to book it. Life got in the way. Now it's March, and that expiration date is staring you down.

We teach the way you need to learn: hands-on, high-fidelity, and built around your schedule. Whether you need your first BLS or you're renewing ACLS after a packed season, we have a class for you this month. And if you're looking for something else? We've got more options on our website than what's listed here.

Your certification isn't going to renew itself.
📅 Book your March class: emsces911.org

02/28/2026

Most people don't fail because they lack talent. They fail because they picked the wrong training.

Your career in emergency medical services starts with one decision: where you learn. The difference between providers who advance and those who plateau? The quality of their foundation.

We don't teach to pass tests. We train you to perform under pressure.
From your first EMR certification to advanced specializations like High Threat Provider or Code Blue Drills, every course is taught by Critical Care Paramedics who've worked the calls you'll respond to. Real scenarios. Real equipment. Real preparation.

Whether you're just starting or leveling up, the path is clear: start with solid fundamentals, advance through proven protocols, and specialize in what sets you apart.

No fluff. No shortcuts. Just honest training that employers recognize and respect. Your future isn't waiting for the "perfect time." It's waiting for you to commit.
💪 Start your career journey: emsces911.org

02/23/2026

Great weekend teaching EMT Refresher to Arbuckle Fire.

02/22/2026

The difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it? Practice under pressure.

PALS and ITLS aren't checkbox courses. They're the skills that separate competent providers from confident ones, the training that kicks in when a pediatric code goes sideways, or a multi-trauma patient arrives and everyone's looking at you.

We don't just teach protocols. We drill scenarios until your hands know what to do before your brain catches up.
High-fidelity simulations. Critical Care Paramedics who've worked the calls. Small class sizes where you actually get hands-on time, not watching from the back of the room.

Whether you're advancing your career or sharpening skills that have dulled, this is where theory meets reality. PALS for pediatric emergencies. ITLS for trauma assessment and management.
🚨 Enroll in PALS or ITLS: emsces911.org