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3 EMS Education Uses for Google+

Three EMS Education Uses for Google+. Updated July 24, 2012. 1. Virtual Office hours using the group video chat feature, Hangouts 2. Patient assessment case studies by starting a post and answering questions (or use the Huddle group chat) about the patient using the comments 3. Remotely viewing patient assessment simulations using the Hangout group video […]

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Google+ Three Top Features

I have been using and enjoying Google+ for almost two weeks. My usage of Google+ is having a significant impact on my Facebook time. These are the top three features for me about Google+ 1. Circles are the Google+ method for organizing the people I am connected with. Circles are easy to create by simply […]

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Heat Emergency Assessment Tips

Assessment of Heat Emergencies (heat stroke and heat exhaustion) starts with the scene size-up. Make the scene safe or safer for the patient by ending the heat challenge. Do this by: 1. Removing the patient from the hot environment 2. Shading the patient from direct sun 3. Insulating the patient from hot surfaces like asphalt […]

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How are You Staying Cool?

It is Hot! I am staying cool by: 1. Moving less and moving slower. 2. Shifting my exercise schedule to the early morning. 3. Staying in the shade as much as possible. 4. Drinking plenty of water and minimizing soda, alcohol, and caffiene. 5. Wearing light colored clothing and loose layers. 6. Protecting my skin […]

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Bucky Bash VI – Bicycle Ride to Madison

Today is the annual Bucky Bash group bike ride from Stevens Point to Madison, Wisconsin. A group of about 20 cyclists will pedal the rural countryside through some great small towns like Montello and Rio. As we ride I will be uploading some photos and videos to @gfriese and +GregFriese. I will be wearing my […]

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Email Writing Tips – Some Basics for Newbies

From time to time EMT students or new EMS Professionals email me or other EMS Bloggers and Podcasters  questions about passing the NREMT exam, making the most of a class with a bad instructor, or how to find their first job. Often, and unbeknownst to the email writer, their letter is widely shared among an […]

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Tips for Success in Certification Courses

CPR, EPC, PHTLS, ACLS, AMLS, PEPP, ITLS, BLS … all of those certification courses. Do you attend certification courses with dread and low energy? Or do you attend to maximize your own learning and preparation for emergencies? Maximize your success in certification courses with these tips: 1. Be prepared to learn. Do your best to […]

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Summer Distractions – Top 3 List

I love summer. I love being outdoors. I just love summer. You may have noticed my blogging entries have slowed down recently. My top 3 summer distractions: 1. I just began training for the New York City Marathon 2. We have a new basketball hoop 3. Both of my kids are riding two wheel bicycles […]

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Continuing Education and Recertification: Posts Outside the Service Area

In my business developing online education programs I notice big usage surges towards the end of each quarter. The biggest surges come as the calendar approaches December 31 (for EMTs and paramedics that recertify at the end of the calendar year) and March 31 (associated with National Registry recertification). Passing the NREMT CBT Exam Sean […]

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Arena Rock: Turn it up!

Last weekend I traveled back in time to see 1980s mega stars Poison and Motley Crue perform at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. These two groups can still put on an awesome rock and roll show and whip the audience into a music fueled frenzy. I thought Poison was much better (as they are closer […]