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EMS Education Tips

Videos: Students Use YouTube to Argue Against Paramedic Program Dismissal

Two videos showed up in one of my YouTube RSS feed searches recently. Both are students explaining or arguing about their unjust removal from their education program. Both are fascinating to watch and I have no idea who is right or wrong.   The 2nd video is not available for embedding, but can be watched […]

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Book Reviews

Book Review: ACLS 2013 the ACLS Arrhythmia Pocket Brain Book

Book Description The ACLS 2013 Pocket Brain Book ([amazon-product text=”Amazon link” type=”text”]1930553234[/amazon-product]) is a compact and information packed guide to ACLS arrhythmia assessment and treatment. It is a comprehensive, get to the point, review and synopsis that somehow finds time to include practice questions, clinical and bedside tips, and review of controversies. For example, in […]

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EMS Tips

Alternate Posting Location: Finding a New EMS Employer Part 1

New column is posted at EMS1.com … tips for making a job change. I am not sure when Part 2 will post, but I will be sure to announce it here. Enjoy and make sure to share your advice.   When you’re ready to move on: Changing EMS employers, part 1

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Social Media Tips

Alternatives If You Read EMS Tips with Google Reader

Users of the Google Reader, an RSS feed reader from Google, probably know by know that Google Reader will expire in July. I have been using Google Reader for several years to stay up to date on my favorite EMS, Fire, Technology, Politics, and Running blogs. Since the announcement of Google Reader’s demise I have […]

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Products

Medical Author Chat: New Episodes Posted featuring Steven Kanarian and Robyn Benincasa

New episodes of the Medical Author Chat podcast have been recently posted. Please click over and listen to: Robyn Benincasa author of How Winning Works Steven Kanarian author of the Downwind Walk The Medical Author Chat is sponsored by EMS Manager. Try out a free trial at EMSManager.net

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Social Media Tips

Video: Paramedic Featured on Fitting Room TV

Short video aimed at high school students exploring careers choices about being a paramedic. I am always looking for how we tell our story to others. What does EMS do? What value does it provide communities? How is it a personally rewarding career. Thanks Fitting Room TV for featuring paramedics.

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EMS Education Tips

Wordless Wednesday: Something for the Students

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EMS Tips

Alternate Posting Locations: New Podcast Episodes Posted and a free ebook

EMSEduCast: Training for the Active Shooter Incident On episode 156 we discuss the preparation and training of EMS providers for active shooter incidents. We discuss how EMS can prepare and train with law enforcement, move into the warm zone with a law enforcement escort, and appropriate BLS life-saving care. Medical Author Chat: Interview with Dave […]

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Health and Wellness

Everyday EMS Athlete Profile: Bill Kanoff

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 educator Bill Kanoff. Q: […]

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News and Events

Alternate Posting Location: Medical Author Chat Episodes, Book Reviews and Announcements

Recent Episodes Check out these recent episodes of the Medical Author Chat – the podcast with healthcare professionals that are also authors. Dr. Steven Feldman author of Compartments Paramedic Matthew Sias author of Silent Siren Paramedic Perry Prete author of All Good Things Free Book Friday The Medical Author Chat recently launched a new feature […]