… course called Cultivating Connection, Compassion, and Communication Skills for EMTs , designed to train Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in compassionate … by Hobbs - helps EMT trainees understand and practice essential relational skills for clinical practice. Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) encourage learners to slow … compassion and connection are just as important as technical skills when caring for patients, families, colleagues, and ourselves,” said Hobbs. “This is why we …