If you have a teacher that still writes notes on a whiteboard instead of simply (or simplistically) using PowerPoint you might be better off listening instead of taking notes. Then at the end of the lecture take a picture of the whiteboard with your smartphone (or other digital camera) on the highest resolution. For more on […]
Month: October 2009
Topic: Uncovering The Autonomic Nervous System, with guest speaker Buck Feris from the EMSEducast.com. Tomorrow: Wed Oct 14th at 2:00 PM EST Registration: http://emsbootcamp.com Information about the session from Jim Hoffman: This is a very special session and will most likely go well over 90 minutes. You know, all the good stuff on nervous systems […]
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Google Flu Trends
The results of millions of Google searches are used to map and estimate Flu activity around the world. This map compares data in United States (yellow) with the Google search trends (blue). Use the interactive map on the Google Flu Trends website to examine flu related searches in your continent, country, or state. And remember […]
On October 14 paramedic educator Buck Feris is presenting an EMS Boot Camp session “Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System.” Students that register for the free live session will receive a copy of Buck’s hand-out for the webinar as soon as they register. This morning I got Buck’s slides ready for the webinar presentation. He has […]
Two children in my son’s preschool class were diagnosed with H1N1 last week. Both children had been at school for the days preceding their diagnosis. Both are now at home with high fevers, malaise, coughs, and sore throats. While my first thought on hearing the diagnosis should have been, I hope they feel better soon, […]
Everyone in EMS knows has felt the frustration of ordering take-out, paying, and getting a call before it is ready. Maybe you can return later, maybe you can’t and your money’s gone. My way of managing this is to put the phone numbers of restaurants in my cell phone and call ahead. When I get […]
Steve Kanarian, EMS educator and retired paramedic, shares his tips for working on the holidays. Steve writes: // Be a realist. You knew when you became an EMS professional you were going to have to work some holidays so make the best of it. Wear a clean uniform and a tie (if that is part […]
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Meet these EMS Pros at #EMSExpo
The annual EMS Expo conference is the last week of October in Atlanta, Georgia USA. Meet me and these other EMS Professionals at EMS Expo. Many of us will be using Twitter hashtag #EMSExpo during the EMS Expo to share our experience and meet up with each other. If you are not following me and […]
This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, is promoting the smart use of antibiotics. In order to prevent antibiotic resistant infections, the CDC urges providers to be “smart” in prescribing antibiotics. Often patients and providers alike think a round of antibiotics will be the cure all for any type of infection. Remember, […]
Screencasts are a great tool for teaching software use, demonstrating elearning production techniques, or showcasing website features. In a EMS1.com Everyday EMS Tips column I discussed 9 techniques for perfecting screencasts. These are the tips from the column plus some bonus material.