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Improving EMS Education in 2012: Episode 126

Posted on 05 January 2012 by gfriese

Greg, Rob, and Bill are joined by returning guest Art Hsieh (art.hsieh@comcast.net).  Listen in to tonight’s discussion about Art’s change from CEO to educator and what might the future of EMS Education look like?

Art Hsieh, MA, NREMT-P is the past Chief Executive Officer of the San Francisco Paramedic Association. In the profession since 1982, Art has worked as a line medic and chief officer in the private, third service and fire-based EMS. He has directed both primary and EMS continuing education programs. A Past President of the National Association of EMS Educators, and a scholarship recipient of the American Society of Association Executives, Art is a published textbook author, has presented at conferences nationwide, and continues to provide patient care at a rural hospital-based ALS system. He currently teaches at the Public Safety Training Center, Santa Rosa Junior College in the Emergency Care Program

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2 Comments For This Post

  1. Bob Sullivan Says:

    Eventually paramedics should have a bachelor’s degrees, and education should lead to defined roles similar to nurses. Here’s my higher education story:

    http://emspatientperspective.com/2012/01/28/my-ba-and-ems-part-1/

  2. gfriese Says:

    Thanks for sharing your experience.

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