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EMS Tips

Creating Contrast for your Efforts, Ideas, and Causes

I am reading a reviewers copy of the [amazon-product text=”The Impact Equation (amazon affiliate link) ” type=”text”]1591844908[/amazon-product], a new book from Chris Brogan and Julien Smith that will be available on October 25 (you can pre-order a copy now which I highly recommend). The Impact Equation is about building a platform and ensuring that your […]

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EMS Education Tips

Audio Podcast: 3 Tips for Educators to Engage the Audience

Rommie Duckworth gives three great tips for encouraging students to ask questions in this short audio podcast. Thanks Rommie! When you use Rommie’s third tip trying adding an adjective. I like to say, “I will answer 3 awesome questions.”

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EMS Tips

Alternate Posting Location: EMS Communication

Special contribution to an EMS1.com newsletter about EMS communications. EMS Communication: Doing More with Less I packed a lot of ideas into this article and welcome your feedback, questions, and additions. Thanks.  

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Health and Wellness

Everyday EMS Athlete Profile: Nick Nudell

EMS professionals are challenged to balance work, family, and other obligations while also staying or striving for mental and physical fitness. The Everyday EMS Athlete is a regular column to recognize and learn from other EMS professionals that are setting and meeting fitness goals. This edition was contributed by Paramedic and EKG geek Nick Nudell. […]

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Book Reviews

Book Review: Official Guide to Blogging for EMS

The [amazon-product text=”The Official Guide to Blogging for EMS (amazon link)” type=”text”]B009GPHSJG[/amazon-product] by Dave Konig lays out the practical steps to beginning as a blogger in emergency medical services (or any healthcare topic) and answers many common questions asked by new bloggers. In the Kindle ebook Dave explains blogging platforms, the importance of blogger identity, types […]

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EMS Tips

Hi My Name is …

Brandon Oto has written a fine post, Missing your manners, about the importance of introducing yourself to your patient with a simple, “Hi my name is Greg. I am a paramedic. Can I help?” Go read Brandon’s post. Good morning Doctor Not long ago I had an appointment with a new cardiologist to discuss my […]

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Health and Wellness

Spectator Report: Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon

Last Sunday my wife made her marathon debut at the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon. Her training was great and she ran a smart race that exceeded all expectations. At the finish line she simply said, “That was great.” You don’t hear to many marathon runners describe running 26.2 miles as great with a toothy smile from […]

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Social Media Tips

Alternate Posting Location: Memo to the Paramedic Class of 2013

At the 2012 NAEMSE Symposium Dr. Bill Raynovich mentioned in his presentation on teaching ethics with cases that the topic ethical challenge for paramedic students is navigating the confusing world of social media. His talk inspired this new column at EMS1.com, Memo: Social Media Training for the Paramedic Class of 2013. Additional Resources PIOSocialMediaTraining.com – […]

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EMS Tips

Posts Outside the Service Area: Morse and Canning Take Aim at EMS and Concealed Carry

Two of my favorite EMS authors, Peter Canning and Michael Morse, have shared their thoughts on the hot topic of EMS and concealed carry. Guns and EMS by Peter Canning on the Medic Scribe Blog Real Protection is Not Carrying a Gun on Duty by Michael Morse at EMS1.com

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Everyday EMS Athlete Profile: Josh Knapp

EMS professionals are challenged to balance work, family, and other obligations while also staying or striving for mental and physical fitness. The Everyday EMS Athlete is a regular column to recognize and learn from other EMS professionals that are setting and meeting fitness goals. This edition was contributed by Paramedic and Entrepreneur Josh Knapp. Q: What is […]