Education & Training Resources
We offer practical, evidence-based education tailored to EMS and emergency care. From onboarding new staff to upskilling experienced teams, our training resources connect providers with tools and strategies that translate to real-world impact.

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MN Bridge EMS Implementation Guide
This guide lays out the operational steps EMS agencies need to implement buprenorphine treatment protocols effectively in the field.
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MN Bridge EMS Field Initiation Protocol
Protocol for paramedics working in a 911 or community paramedic response team to initiate buprenorphine in the field for patients experiencing acute opioid withdrawal, either due to cessation of […]
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California Bridge Buprenorphine in the Field: EMS Base Hospital Training
Education & TrainingA short training video for EMS base hospital providers covering why and how EMS teams use buprenorphine to treat opioid withdrawal and prevent overdose in the field.
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California Bridge Buprenorphine in the Field: Paramedic Training
Education & TrainingA short training video for EMS Paramedics and EMS’s showing how Buprenorphine treats opioid withdrawal and prevents overdose in the future.
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EMS Buprenorphine Training Curriculum
Education & TrainingThis EMS buprenorphine training guide provides a practical, step-by-step framework for training field providers to initiate buprenorphine. Includes outline for training topics as well as key points, resources, and tips.
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Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS) Guide
Clinical Guidelines, Education & TrainingA practical tool for assessing opioid withdrawal symptoms using the COWS scoring system, with guidance on scoring, interpretation, and clinical judgment—ideal for EMS and ED providers initiating buprenorphine. Includes […]
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