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NAEMSE Tradeshow Tour - 2009

EMS1PTV — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:39:50 GMT

Joe Grafft & John Todaro provide a whirlwind tour of NAEMSE's annual symposium tradeshow floor in Orlando, Florida at Disney World!

American Heart Association 2010 ECC & CPR Guidelines Update

EMS1PTV — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:45:28 GMT

Jo Haag, Director of Global Training for the American Heart Association, chats with Kris Kaull of EMS1.com at NAEMSE on the exciting ECC & CPR Guidelines release that will occur in October 2010. The Guidelines are updated every 5 years and is highly anticipated by the EMS and healthcare community. Jo provides a terrific summary of the extensive process (from International consensus to publication) and how it applies to providers, instructors, educators and ultimately…the patient.

911 Communications at Reedy Creek

EMS1PTV — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:10:50 GMT

This video talks about the 911 Communications Center. It also discusses the advanced technology used at Reedy Creek to receive 911 calls from hotel guests.

"She's Giving Me Good Vibrations"; Caring for Pediatric Seizures

EMS1PTV — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:34:55 GMT

In this session the participant will learn about the two most common categories of seizure, febrile and chronic and how to differentiate between the two. Knowing which seizure type is presenting in this patient can increase the quality of care provided to the child and their parent of caregiver. Creating an efficient and effective process to assess and treat the victim of a seizure increases the child's potential for a rapid return to their normal. The session also emphasizes the critical provisions of care including A,B,C's which translates to Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and suction.

"Mining for Gold to Save Lives"; Learning to Care through Family Centered Care

EMS1PTV — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:01:32 GMT

In this session the participant will learn about caring for the ill or injured child with the assistance of the primary caregiver: the parent, a sibling, a grandparent, or other responsible person. The concepts of Family Centered Care including learning to utilize the knowledge the family member has about the pediatric patient is invaluable and a lost resource if not tapped into early. Knowing the child's medical history, whether they have allergies or not, whether they have a chronic condition or not are but a few of the information nuggets that can significantly increase the quality of care being provided and ultimately improve the medical outcomes for our young patients.

Coaching in the Classroom: Motivating Students for Success

EMS1PTV — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:26:48 GMT

Coaches are all teachers, but not all teachers coach. Learn how to become a coach in the classroom. Discover some of the tricks and techniques of notable EMS educators, as well as those famous for their motivational style in business, education and athletics. Participants will learn about the need for flexible and individualized motivational techniques, and how to identify what might work with any given student in the class.

EMSEduCast – the podcast by and for EMS educators

EMS1PTV — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:30:23 GMT

Greg Friese, co-host and co-producer, of the EMSEduCast describes the purpose and format of the only podcast by and for EMS educators. Each week Greg and co-hosts Buck Feris, Rob Theriault and Chris Montera discuss issues, resources, and tips for EMS educators with guest experts from around the world. The podcast is recorded using a Skype conference call and the weekly recording is broadcast live, http://emseducast.com/live to listen and participate in live shows. All shows are available at http://emseducast.com.

Testbanks and Cognitive Testing

EMS1PTV — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:59:40 GMT

What is the role of test banks in the summative and formative evaluation processes? What is the difference between publisher developed test banks and sample (or mock) certification examinations? Angel Burba discusses these important differences.

The genesis of the ICARE program

EMS1PTV — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:33:35 GMT

In this segment, founder Chris Le Baudour share the story of how the ICARE program began and some of the success stories that have emerged from the many programs who have adopted the ICARE values and program.

Student Creation of Social Media

EMS1PTV — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:18:04 GMT

Greg Friese, an EMS educator and advocate of social media, describes how educators can engage their students in the creation of social media – photos, videos, podcasts, and blog articles – as a learning activity. Students likely already have the tools and experience using social media. Educators can harness this experience to create content for learning and to share with future student groups. Learn more about social media and elearning design at http://piosocialmediatraining.com and http://eps411.com

Simulation in EMS Education

EMS1PTV — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:23:57 GMT

A discussion on what is simulation and the role simulation has in education. What the benefits are to simulation in the classroom and discussing the value of simulation in the educational process.

National Association of EMS Educators, Education Committee

EMS1PTV — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:20:55 GMT

Through the organization of NAEMSE, there are several committees available for potential or current members to join. The focus of the education committee is discussed along with past projects accomplished. Also, the benefits for being a member and what involvement may be needed are discussed.

Trends in Online Education for Emergency Responders

EMS1PTV — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:31:01 GMT

Greg Friese, a leading producer and designer, of online education for emergency responders, including paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers discusses emerging trends in elearning. These trends are shaping the availability of elearning, the cost of elearning, and the creation of elearning content by subject matter experts. Learn more about elearning design at http://eps411.com

Why should your state have an EMS Educators Association?

EMS1PTV — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:22:56 GMT

Danny Griffin discusses the Florida Association of EMS Educators (www.FAEMSE.org) and the importance of having a united voice from EMS educators in every State. Danny describes how the FAEMSE provides an opportunity for networking among Florida’s EMS Educators and provides a constant flow of information to keep everyone up to date on issues involving EMS education.

Safety and the EMS Provider

EMS1PTV — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:42:12 GMT

In the wake of a record number of inductions into the National EMS Memorial, the issue of safety in EMS has come to the fore across the country. Several new initiatives are under way to look at everything from how we carry our gear to how it’s stored in the ambulance, as well as the design of the ambulance itself, in an effort to improve the safety of our workplace. A veteran EMS provider, educator and administrator talks about where we are, and where we’re headed in making safety our highest priority.

EMS and Rehab at the Fire Scene

EMS1PTV — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:30:56 GMT

This video discusses the role of EMS at incident scenes. It emphasizes the importance of training to prepare for implementing a rehab sector. In addition, it highlights the reasons for implementing rehab as directed in NFPA 1584.

The Importance of Therapuetic Communications In EMS

EMS1PTV — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:19:14 GMT

The new national standards have increased the importance of therapuetic communications. This breif viedo talks about why communication is important and some advice as to hw to teach it and evaluate it.

Suspension Syndrome

EMS1PTV — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:19:11 GMT

This video describes Suspension Syndrome, a "Rescue Death" that occurs with patients who are trapped immobile in an upright position. Patients may appear to be uninjured at the time of rescue but still at high risk of sudden death if normal rescue actions are taken.

Leadership in Emergency Services

EMS1PTV — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:18:58 GMT

Emergency services is steeped in the tradition of command and control, and today that scheme is still essential. However, using command and control in the non-emergent sector of our careers is nothing more than intimidation. This short interview takes a look at how the leadership paradigm is shifting away from the “Do as I say” attitude to the “we can together” attitude. As Educators we play a key role in changing these attitudes.

National Accreditation of Paramedic Education Programs

EMS1PTV — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:18:55 GMT

Dr. George Hatch, Executive Director for the Committee on Educational Programs for the EMS Professions(CoAEMSP) discusses the CAAHEP accreditation process and what it means to Paramedic Educational programs. The role of accreditation, what the impact to Paramedic educational Programs will be, some of the biggest challenges, as well as how to get started on the self-study are discussed. If you want to know more about the efforts to provide CAAHEP programmatic accreditation to every Paramedic educational program throughout trhe nation by 2013, please tune in to this program.