Posted on 01 July 2010 by gfriese
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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.
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Posted on 28 June 2010 by gfriese
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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.
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Posted on 18 June 2010 by gfriese
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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.
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Posted on 04 June 2010 by gfriese
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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.
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Posted on 27 May 2010 by gfriese
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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.
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Posted on 21 May 2010 by gfriese
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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:
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Posted on 14 May 2010 by gfriese
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This episode of the EMSEduCast discussed elearning, also known as distance education or distributed learning, with Dr. James Eastham the CEO of CentreLearn Solutions, LLC. Dr. Eastham is a long-time developer and advocate for elearning for EMS professionals beginning with his work developing an EMS distributed learning program for UMBC more than 10 years ago. He continues to serve the needs of fire, EMS, and rescue training officers with comprehensive elearning training solutions.
In this episode Dr. Eastham (Jim) discussed with the hosts elearning challenges that have been solved and elearning challenges that remain for educators and training officers. The hosts also engaged in a conversation about the distinction between refresher training and continuing medical education. Listen to this important discussion that is central to the advancement of the EMS profession and continue the conversation at the EMSEduCast Facebook page (where you can also ask more questions and suggest topics for future shows).
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Posted on 08 May 2010 by gfriese
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This episode of the EMSEduCast focused on responding to a listener question about the differences in training levels and skills between Canada’s Primary Care Paramedic and the US EMT Basic. The conversation was initiated by a question asked in the EMSEduCast Facebook page. Please continue the conversation on Facebook, ask more questions there, and suggest topics for future shows.
We also discussed transitions and exciting accomplishments for our cast. Bill Toon successfully defended his doctoral dissertation, Chris Cebellero just started a new job as Chief of EMS at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Greg Friese is the new Director of Education at CentreLearn Solutions, LLC, Rob Theriault just finished the spring semester of teaching, and Steve Whitehead is preparing to present two sessions of the EMS Boot Camp this month.
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Posted on 30 April 2010 by gfriese
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Guest Chris Hendricks discusses Paramedic to RN Bridge programs based on his experience doing the Excelsior College program several years ago. He describes the course work and testing he completed. Chris now works as an ICU nurse and paramedic. He is working on a Masters Degree in nursing education. He is also author and educator living in Colorado. He welcomes your questions and comments at medic2033@hotmail.com.
Chris was previously on episode 46 discussing Field Instruction.
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Greg Friese – connect at EverydayEMSTips.com
Rob Theriault – connect at Paramedic Tutor
Bill Toon – connect on Twitter, @wftoon
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Hutchinson Kansas EMT-P to Nursing Articulation Program
Posted on 15 April 2010 by gfriese
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Tom Bouthillet, paramedic, educator, firefighter, and blogger, leads a conversation about 12 lead ECG training on episode 56 of the EMSEduCast – the podcast by and for EMS Educators. Tom discusses the relative newness of 12 lead training, difference between being a clinician and a technician, and keys for an educator to become more confident and skilled 12 lead educators.
There was a vigorous conversation in the live show chat room about 12 lead and STEMI recognition programs around the country. Remember you can listen live – EMSEduCast.com/live – Wednesday nights at 2000 CST.
You can participate in the discussion about any episode, tell us why you enjoy the EMSEduCast, and suggest show topics and guests at the EMSEduCast Facebook Fan Page.
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