Strong Mind, Strong Body: Building Resilience in EMS
This course explores evidence-based strategies to help EMTs and paramedics maintain health, balance, and longevity in their careers. Learners will gain practical knowledge on nutrition, fitness, stress management, mental health, and sleep hygiene, as well as techniques for reducing occupational risk factors and promoting resilience.
By prioritizing wellness, EMTs can strengthen performance, decrease preventable injuries, and enhance patient outcomes—because caring for others begins with caring for yourself.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define wellness and resilience and their role in professional readiness.
- Identify risks associated with stress, fatigue, and lifestyle factors.
- State the recommended minimum weekly amount of moderate exercise for adults.
- List the core components of physical fitness.
- Recognize the recommended stress management strategies.
- Identify major sources of carcinogen exposure for EMTs.
- Identify signs of PTSD and suicidal ideation and the key role of a peer support program.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: The Foundations of EMT Health & Wellness
Chapter 2: Physical Fitness and Nutrition for the EMT
Chapter 3: Stress, Sleep, and Emotional Resilience in EMS
Chapter 4: Environmental Health and Tobacco Use in EMS
Chapter 5: Mental Health and the Resilient Responder
Chapter 6: Bringing It All Together - The Integrated Approach to EMT Wellness
Price: $10.00
Contact Hour: 1
Course Author
Brad Moore
Brad Moore is a dedicated public safety professional with over 18 years of service in emergency response. He has been a firefighter since 2021 and became a licensed paramedic in 2023, providing critical care in high-pressure situations. Before transitioning to Fire and EMS, Brad served for 12 years as a police officer, where he developed strong skills in leadership, crisis management, public safety, and community service. He is also a licensed EMS Instructor through the Texas Department of State Health Services, further extending his expertise in training and education for emergency responders.
Course Accreditation
Provider approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, course provides 1.00 contact hour(s). CE Program Approval Number #: 601011.