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EMS World Expo 2012 Session Closing Comments

Overall Impressions of EMS World Expo Sessions The best and most skilled presenters were in the education track. Logically this makes sense as educators are the most often in front of and working a crowd. Presenters, set yourself free from your notes. Even though PowerPoint and KeyNote have the capability to show your slides on […]

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2012 EMS World Expo Session Notes

During EMS World Expo I was able to attend several sessions. Below are my notes and some links for each presentation I attended. Train the Trainer: Designing and Running an Injury Prevention and Wellness Program I was fortunate to sit in on about two hours of Bryan Fass’ pre-conference. I learned and will continue to […]

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EMS World Expo: Post Conference Part 1 #EMSWorldExpo

My desk is littered with the detritus of EMS World Expo – business cards, receipts, candy wrappers, click pens, brochures, schwag, and handwritten notes. I am working to organize everything and will be posting some follow-up articles. Meanwhile one of the participants in the Integrating Smartphones into EMS Education captured and created the below video. […]

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Presentation: Integrating Smartphones into EMS Education #EMSWorldExpo

Updated November 22, 2012: Handout for this session posted at EMSWorld.com. This morning I am presenting Integrating Smartphones into EMS Education at EMS World Expo in New Orleans. During the presentation I will be asking a series of poll questions with PollEverywhere.com. You can view and answer the polls as they happen at PollEV.com/gfriese. I […]

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News and Events

EMS World: Podcast Schedule, Activities, and Announcements #EMSWorldExpo

EMS World officially starts today. Many EMTs and Paramedics from around the country have enjoyed fantastic pre-conference NAEMT training courses and other events. Today the EMS World Expo Podcast Studio, sponsored by Physio-Control opens. Check out the schedule of shows featuring your favorite EMS podcasters. I am pretty sure Bryan Fass is going to be […]

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Alternate Posting Location: EMS Trivial Pursuit Training Tips

Tips for using Trivial Pursuit: the EMS Edition now posted at EMSWorld.com. Last week I posted about using Trivial Pursuit for training with the Town of Hull and Dewey First Responders. We had a lot of fun. EMS Trivial Pursuit is available at Amazon.com. [amazon-product]B008X6RDDA[/amazon-product]

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NOLA Tips from Ms Paramedic #EMSWorldExpo

This is a guest post from paramedic, blogger, and podcaster Ms. Paramedic.  I wish I could go to EMS World Expo this year! BUT I can’t! Read on if you’d like some advice for what to do/not to do from a former NOLA resident. Do: eat at The Blue Tomato in Old Jefferson. Big portions […]

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October Posts Outside the Service Area: Announcements, Books, and Opportunities

I am reading[amazon-product text=”Coop (amazon affiliate link)” type=”text”]0061240443[/amazon-product], the latest book from Michael Perry. If you enjoyed Population 485 or Truck you will enjoy Coop. Listen to Michael Perry on an old episode of the Medical Author Chat. Another book I am reading right now and enjoying is the [amazon-product text=”Impact Equation (amazon affiliate link)” […]

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Trivial Pursuit: EMS Edition

Last night I visited the Town of Hull Fire Department to play [amazon-product text=”Trivial Pursuit: Emergency Medical Services Edition” type=”text”]B008X6RDDA[/amazon-product]. (amazon affiliate link) We had a lot of fun playing the game, reviewing assessment and treatment principles, and identifying topics for follow-up training. Thanks to the first responders, EMTs, and paramedics for having me for […]

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EMS World Expo 2012: Information, Links, and Apps

EMS World Expo 2012 in New Orleans is only a few days away. I am looking forward to presenting Integrating Smartphones and Tablet Devices into EMS Education on Thursday morning. You can find a description of my session and all sessions in the EMS World Expo conference guide. Download the mobile conference app. Jamie Davis, […]