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On this episode of the EMSEduCast Greg, Rob, Bill and guest Doug Gadomski (Education and Staff Development Specialist, EMS Educator, Flight Paramedic from Albuquerque, New Mexico) all share there thoughts, ideas, and suggestions on attending an EMS conference as a participant and as a lecturer.  Many ideas were shared on a variety of ideas on how to get the most out of a conference as an attendee or presenter.

Cast:

• Greg Friese – connect at Blog.CentreLearn.com and EverydayEMSTips.com
• Doug Gadomski – connect on Twitter, @ABQmedic
• Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
• Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon

Other show links:

• 2010 NAEMSE Annual Symposium and Trade Show
• Tips to select conference sessions
• EMS Office Hours podcast on how to become a conference presenter
• Paramedic in Somalia

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On this episode of the EMSEduCast guest speaker is Jeff Anderson (jeffmedic@gmail.com) Paramedic Program Director at Bossier Parish Community College (http://www.bpcc.edu/).  Greg, Rob, and Bill speak with Jeff about his first year experience as a paramedic program director.  Jeff shares with us what went well, what he would have done differently, what he is going to do differently in the future, and general thoughts on someone suddenly thrust into the role of paramedic program position. We also had several interesting side conversations about Rob’s upcoming presentations at the NAEMSE Symposium, recognition of experienced employees, and availability of academic versions of popular ePCR software for students to learn and practice electronic charting.

Cast:

• Greg Friese – connect at Blog.CentreLearn.com and  EverydayEMSTips.com
• Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
• Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon

Other show links:

• FISDAP (https://www.fisdap.net/)
• 2010 NAEMSE Annual Symposium and Trade Show (http://www.naemse.org/symposium)
• Interact 2010 (http://www.paramedicsofmanitoba.ca/events.asp)
• Paramedicine 2010 (http://www.ottawaparamedics.ca/carseat_schedule.asp)
• EMS Expo – visit us at the ZOLL Podcasting Studio as we record live episodes

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This episode of the EMSEduCast guest speaker is David Page (http://www.ehs.net/) from Inver Hills Community Collegeprovides  an update on the St. Paul EMS Academy which has just graduated  its 3^rd class.  The Academy is a 10 week EMT course, sponsored by the St. Paul youth job corps summer program, and is geared towards low income teens that have just finished high school.  The Academy receives funding from the City of St Paul and federal government.  An application to the Academy is required and acceptance is based on income.

Please welcome guest c0-host tonight Adam Thompson, a Paramedic with Lee County EMS, an Edison State College EMS Instructor, the principle blogger for Paramedicine 101, and EMSResponder.com column writer.

Cast:

• Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
• Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
• Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon

Other show links:

• National EMS Memorial Bike Ride (http://muddyangels.org/)
• 2010 NAEMSE Annual Symposium and Trade Show (http://www.naemse.org/symposium)

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On this episode of the EMSEduCast Paramedic, Instructor, and PhD candidate Walter Tavares discusses his research into the assessment of clinical competence. Much of our discussion is about the use of an OSCE (Objective Structural Clinical Evaluation).

Does your program use OSCEs? What makes them effective? What are other ways to assess clinical competence? Please share with us and ask more questions about this topic at Facebook.com/EMSEduCast.

Cast:

• Walter Tavares – Centennial College
• Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
• Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor

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This episode of the EMSEduCast guest speaker is Paul Wilson, a high school social studies teacher and EMT since 2000.  Paul was involved in a high school program that teaches junior and senior high school students emergency care skills, starting with CPR and ending with EMT.  The one year program called Opportunities in Emergency Care meets 2 hours a day for an entire school year, so approximately 275 hours of emergency care training.  This is a fascinating topic and a very good listen.  After listening to this podcast, share your thoughts with us or ask questions about this topic at Facebook.com/EMSEduCast.

Article – EMS Academy for Minnesota High School Students

Cast

• Paul Wilson -High School EMS Educators Ning Network
• Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
• Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
• Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon

Books, Tips, and Resources

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t
Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
Rapid Cardiac Arrhythmia Tool
KISS Method for 12-Lead EKG Interpretation

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On this episode of the EMSEduCast Chris Kaiser paramedic, firefighter, and blogger discuss his recent article “Saved by the Bell? High School Student EMS.”  The article and our discussion centered on is high school student receiving EMT training and working within EMS.  How young is too young?  Are these youthful providers our future or a hindrance?  After listening to this podcast, share your thoughts with us or ask questions about this topic at Facebook.com/EMSEduCast.

1. Saved by the Bell? High School Student EMS
2. Post 53
3. Mass. revokes the licenses of 211 EMTs

Cast

• Chris Kaiser -connect at LifeUndertheLights.com
• Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
• Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
• Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon

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On this episode of the EMSEduCast EMS Chief Skip Kirkwood discusses the importance of a four year and advanced degrees for EMS professionals. The conversation starts with an overview of a two part series he and Raphael M. Barishansky wrote for EMS Magazine. The discussion included different types of degrees, obstacles to completing agree, tips for selecting an education program, and the importance of advanced education for EMS professionals.

Do you believe it is important for paramedics to have a four year degree? How about an advanced degree for supervisors and administrators? Please share with us and ask more questions about this topic at Facebook.com/EMSEduCast.

EMS Magazine Articles:

• The Four Year Plan
• Graduate Degrees

Cast:

• Skip Kirkwood – connect at Wake County EMS
• Walter Tavares – Centennial College
• Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
• Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
• Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon

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On this episode of the EMSEduCast photographer, graphic designer, and EMS educator Kyle Bates led a conversation about incorporating photography and visual design into PowerPoint presentations for lecture and case scenario discussions. The discussion included where to find photos, tips for photo composition, ways to use and acquire screen casts, the importance of image releases, and the meaning of fair use and copyright.

Do you take your own images for use in class lectures? What are your good PowerPoint practices? Please share with us and ask more questions about this topic at Facebook.com/EMSEduCast.

This episode also started with a special announcement from our friend Ted Setla, co-creator and filmmaker, for the Chronicles of EMS. Listen to Ted’s announcement and then browse to the ChroniclesofEMS.com before July 4, 2010 to enter the contest.

Cast:

• Kyle Bates – connect at KyleDavidBates.com and @imagemedic
• Chris Cebollero – connect at NAEMT EPC website and email mediccpc@msn.com
• Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
• Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
• Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon

Show links:

• Flash vs. HTML article
• Screenr.com screencasting tool
• Jing Project screencasting tool
• Articulate Presenter and Engage
• Adobe Presenter

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To mark the close of the Spring semester of year two of the EMSEduCast we asked Chris Le Baudour to lead the conversation about saying goodbye to a finishing EMT or paramedic class and to discuss using the summer to reflect and recharge. Chris is a long-time EMS educator, author of six EMT textbooks, frequent presenter at EMS conferences, and a board member of the National Association of EMS Educators. Chris talked about his strategies to wrap-up an EMT class, stay connected with his students through email and class groups, and how he relates to different types of students. Central to Chris’ techniques is a strong commitment to teaching and leading in the affective domain.

We also discussed the importance of schools having a connection with alumni for student recruitment, instructor assistants, and for the pride that comes from knowing the great things former students are accomplishing as EMS professionals. We discussed how a learning management system, a Facebook group, or even an email group could be used as the foundation of a paramedic program alumni association.

Our conversation concluded with recommendations for using the summer to recharge for the coming school year. Chris and each of the hosts shared recommendations for books to read during the summer.

Links discussed during the show:

• ICareValues.org
• San Francisco Paramedic Association
• The Worst Is Over: What to Say When Every Moment Counts–Verbal First Aid to Calm, Relieve Pain, Promote Healing, and Save Lives
• Man’s Search for Meaning
• My Ambulance Education: Life and Death on the Streets of the City
• Skels: A Novel

Cast:

• Chris Le Baudour – connect at ICareValues.org and Facebook
• Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com, @GFriese, and Facebook
• Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
• Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon, and Facebook

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This episode of the EMSEduCast discussed the specialized education and training, as well as the roles, of bike team medics with Marc Zingarelli the EMS Coordinator of the International Police Mountain Bike Association. Marc shares how he got started in public safety cycling, the mobility benefits of bike based medics, and how bike team medics train and maintain their skills. In this episode Marc discusses some specific applications for public safety cycling, equipment that is needed, and how cyclists stay safe while accessing patients. Continue the conversation at the EMSEduCast Facebook page (where you can also ask more questions and  suggest topics for future shows). Show links:

• International Police Mountain Bike Association
• Effective Cycling: 6th Edition
• The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling
• National EMS Memorial Bike Ride – MuddyAngels.org
• RoadID – identification for endurance athletes

Cast:

• Marc Zingarelli – connect at IPMBA and Facebook
• Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
• Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
• Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon, and Facebook

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