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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