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How to Get an EMS Writing Assignment

In the last week I have sent an article to EMS1.com (benefits of online education), submitted an article to JEMS.com (The Paramedic Independent Learning Plan) and updated a textbook chapter on Instructional Technology for EMS instructors. I am fortunate that I have reached a point that publishers and editors contact me with requests for articles […]

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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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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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Question: More Resources on Capnography

A reader asked, “I would like to know more about capnography.” Post updated September 20, 2015 0) CapnoAcademy.com a resource and information website from Medtronic powered by EMS1.com 1)      Capnography for paramedics blog 2)     [amazon-product text=”Capnography, King of the ABCs” type=”text”]1450246206[/amazon-product]: A Systematic Approach for Paramedics’ by Troy Valente 3)      Capnography Made Easy training course […]

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EMS Newbie Essay Contest and Top Newbie Tips

The EMS Newbie podcast is hosting a great contest for new EMS professionals. The grand prize is an all expenses paid trip to Las Vegas. Read all the details at EMS Newbie – Vegas Baby. My experience with contests like this is far fewer people enter than you might expect. Which means your odds of […]

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Paramedic Tutor YouTube Channel

Cardiac and ECG Teaching and Learning Resource Rob Theriault is a paramedic educator, author, co-host of the EMSEduCast podcast, and creator of the Paramedic Tutor blog and YouTube channel. The Paramedic Tutor YouTube channel has nearly 100 educational videos about cardiac anatomy, ECG acquisition, and 12-Lead ECG interpretation.

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From the Archives: Patient Assessment Tools and Tips

This post (Kitchen Tools and Gadgets for Patient Assessment) from last year is still one of the top all-time posts at Everyday EMS Tips. It features patient assessment tools and tips from some of the top bloggers in EMS. Enjoy and make sure to add your tips in the comments area.

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New Podcast at PIOSocialMediaTraining.com with Doug Wolfberg

A new episode of the PIOSocialMediaTraining.com podcast is posted. I interview Attorney Doug Wolfberg of Page, Wolfberg, and Wirth about some of the legal and ethical pitfalls of social networking. We also preview an upcoming PWW education webinar. Listen to the PIOSocialMediaTraining.com Podcast. //

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#EMSToday 2011 Podcasting Schedule

I will be joining other EMS podcasters and bloggers recording live episodes from the EMS Today show floor. This is the schedule of shows. If you are attending EMS Today make sure you come by the podcasting booth or look for me at the CentreLearn booth and say hello. You can also always find all […]

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Super Bowl Week Lessons for EMS Week 2011

I am paying close attention to Super Bowl week because my team, the Green Bay Packers, made it to the big game. I have high hopes for Sunday’s game. Football is full of metaphors for life and the week leading up to Superbowl XLV has many events that could be tweaked and replicated for EMS […]