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## [How Best Practice Medicine Training Saved a Man in Need](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/how-best-practice-medicine-training-saved-a-man-in-need)

 Posted by [Jane Fielden](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/author/jane-fielden) on March 02, 2024

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Discover the incredible story of how best practice medicine played a crucial role in saving a man in need.

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 Topics: [Emergency Medical Training](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/tag/emergency-medical-training), [EMT Training](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/tag/emt-training), [EMS Training](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/tag/ems-training), [Travel Paramedicine](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/tag/travel-paramedicine), [Education](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/tag/education)

## [Why should you become an AEMT?](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/become-aemt)

 Posted by [Jamie Heinrich](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/author/jamie-heinrich) on October 13, 2021

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Is it worth it to get a 16 week long AEMT certification at Best Practice Medicine when you can get your endorsements over a weekend and be able to do the same thing? Short answer — yes it is 100% worth it.  

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 Topics: [Emergency Medical Training](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/tag/emergency-medical-training), [EMT Training](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/tag/emt-training), [EMS Training](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/tag/ems-training), [American Heart Association](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/tag/american-heart-association)

## [I've got my EMT license, now what?](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/emt-license-now-what)

 Posted by [Jamie Heinrich](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/author/jamie-heinrich) on July 19, 2021

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When I pictured where an EMT works, my immediate thought was an ambulance. That’s the only place an EMT can work, right? No! Having an EMT license can open doors across the country with job opportunities in just about any industry you can imagine. 

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## [Meet our team: Amber Clifton](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/meet-our-team-amber-clifton)

 Posted by [Jamie Heinrich](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/author/jamie-heinrich) on June 21, 2021

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At Best Practice Medicine, we staff the highest caliber people to be in the best seat possible for them and for our team. Today, I got the honor to sit down with one of our awesome team members, Amber Clifton, who has recently stepped into a new role as the EMT course manager. Amber started working with BPM just over a year ago, and it is so fun to hear her story of how she got to the best seat for herself in the company. Meet Amber Clifton!

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## [What is it like to be a wildland fire EMT?](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/what-is-it-like-to-be-a-wildland-fire-emt)

 Posted by [Jamie Heinrich](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/author/jamie-heinrich) on April 05, 2021

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On average, more than 100,000 wildfires clear 4-5 million acres of land in the United States. every year. During the 2020 season, Best Practice Medicine assisted and provided medical care for firefighters who fought on over 300,000+ acres of land. Though wildfires are nothing new to the United States, Best Practice Medicine has created an emerging force providing medical care for those fighting on the frontlines of wildland fires across the country. 

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## [What is a Mine Medic?](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/mine-paramedic)

 Posted by [Jamie Heinrich](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/author/jamie-heinrich) on March 30, 2021

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I started working at Best Practice Medicine (BPM) about two months ago and since I have been here I have heard of many pockets of EMS that I never knew existed, let alone just how important it is for these people to do their jobs. I began a little quest of asking questions to understand what these jobs are and who does them. This week - What’s a Mine Medic? 

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## [What is TECCRE?](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/teccre)

 Posted by [Jamie Heinrich](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/author/jamie-heinrich) on March 24, 2021

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Active shooter events and other mass casualty incidents, particularly ones involving an active threat, have been a steadily growing occurrence in the 21st century. In the past week alone we saw [7 active shooter events in 7 days across the USA](https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/23/us/7-mass-shootings-7-days-trnd/index.html). These events bring many cross-discipline providers from Law Enforcement, EMS, and Fire Departments together to effectively respond the the event. The hurdle in preparation for these events is that these providers seldom train together in these environments. System-wide procedures and protocols are only as effective as they have been practiced and implemented. Enter: Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Rural Environments (TECCRE)

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## [What is BPM's Wildland Fire EMT/Paramedic program?](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/wildland-fire-emt-paramedic)

 Posted by [Jamie Heinrich](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/author/jamie-heinrich) on March 08, 2021

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Here at Best Practice Medicine, we are dedicated to improving patient care nationwide. To that end, we provide direct clinical patient care through our Paramedic Resource Group (PRG). PRG was initially founded to target the need for well trained EMS responders to deploy with Forest Service Fire Line teams.

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## [How to Become a Licensed EMT](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/-emt-montana)

 Posted by [Jamie Heinrich](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/author/jamie-heinrich) on March 01, 2021

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“Becoming an EMT gives you the opportunity to help your neighbors in times of crisis. It can make you calm, confident and prepared for everyday challenges and the greatest emergencies.”

**How do I become a licensed EMT in Montana?** We are often asked this question here at BPM, so our team put together a step by step guide for you! 

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 Topics: [Emergency Medical Training](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/tag/emergency-medical-training), [EMT Training](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/tag/emt-training)

## [Best Practice Medicine Launches New Tactical Medicine Division With New Course: Tactical Emergency Casualty Care - Rural Environment!](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/best-practice-medicine-launches-new-division-with-new-rural-focused-tactical-emergency-medicine-course-in-flathead-county)

 Posted by [Nathan Williams](https://go.bestpracticemedicine.com/blog/author/nathan-williams) on October 11, 2019

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Bozeman, MT, October 11, 2019 - This just in: [Best Practice Medicine](https://www.bestpracticemedicine.com/), a professional medical education company founded in Montana, with locations in Flathead County and Bozeman, has launched a new division: [Tactical Medicine (**TAC-MED**) Division](https://bestpracticemedicine.com/courses/tactical-emergency-combat-casualty-care-tecc-and-tccc). With that, a brand new course has been created, especially for the rural context: **TECC-RE: Tactical Emergency Casualty Care - Rural Environment**. For those who want to train and prepare for high-threat prehospital environments (urban or rural) or battlefield casualty scenarios, the new TAC-MED division seeks to thoroughly train and prepare all those interested in this field. Best Practice Medicine is proud to also be offering both Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) courses. (Click [here](https://bestpracticemedicine.com/courses/tactical-emergency-combat-casualty-care-tecc-and-tccc) for more information). 

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