Registry Insider

ALS practice continues to evolve, and certification must evolve with it. In Episode 70 of Registry Insider, we explained how the ALS Practice Analysis helps ensure National Registry certification examinations continue to reflect the work EMS clinicians perform every day. As part of this process, surveys were emailed to a randomly selected group of Paramedics and Advanced EMTs. Not everyone will re...

The future of EMS depends on research that drives better decisions, stronger systems, and improved patient care.  In this episode of Registry Insider , host Bill Seifarth sits down with the National Registry's three current EMS Research Fellows to discuss their journeys into research, the groundbreaking projects they're leading, and how the fellowship is shaping the next generation of EM...

Delivering a death notification is one of the most challenging tasks an EMS clinician can face, yet many are called to perform it without prior formal training. In this episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth sits down with Dr. Maia Dorsett, New York State Medical Director and National Registry Board Member, to discuss the critical importance of educating Clinicians on death notifications befor...

Are you preparing your EMS students to simply pass an examination, or are you truly preparing them for the realities of the field? In this episode of the Registry Insider podcast, Bill Seifarth sat down with Dr. Lance Villers from UT San Antonio. Together, they explored the critical shift from basic educational effectiveness to true field readiness. Dr. Villers introduced four foundational pillars...

How do you evaluate student competence beyond a written examination? Assessment in EMS education requires looking at the whole picture to ensure future Clinicians are ready for the field. In this episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth connects with Dennis Edgerly, Director for the EMS Academy at Arapahoe Community College. Filmed on location at the Accreditcon conference in New Orleans, t...

In this episode of Registry Insider , Bill Seifarth sits down with Dr. George Hatch, Executive Director of CoAEMSP, at the Accreditcon Conference in New Orleans to discuss the organization's expanded commitment to research and what it means for the profession. Together, they explore how accreditation and certification work hand in hand to prepare future Clinicians, address post-pandemic chall...

Are you maximizing the educational and professional experiences you already possess? In this episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth sits down with Dr. Michael Miller, the Associate Director from the Committee on Accreditation for EMS Programs. Together, they dispel common myths surrounding the advanced placement process and discuss how educational programs can utilize credit for prior lea...

What truly separates an exceptional EMS professional from the rest of the field? While technical expertise and quick clinical decision making are vital, the interpersonal behaviors and professional habits displayed by a Clinician often dictate their ultimate success. In the latest episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth sits down with Dr. Kim McKenna, a board member for both CoAEMSP and th...

How do we address Paramedic shortages in rural communities? In the latest episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth speaks with Deputy Chief Phillip Ferguson and EMS Educator Michael Cornett of Hopkinsville Fire and EMS about an innovative training model that expands access to Paramedic education across Kentucky while maintaining rigorous educational standards. By bringing instruction closer to w...

This installment of Registry Insider features a conversation between Bill Seifarth and Samantha Hilker, Vice President of Programs and Services at the American Ambulance Association, regarding the critical role of leadership development within the profession. Samantha shares the history and vision behind the EMSNext Program, an initiative designed to empower emerging leaders and ensure the future...

How does the responsibility of the uniform extend beyond the emergency call? In the second part of our conversation with Scott Moore, Bill Seifarth continues the discussion regarding essential non-clinical topics for the EMS community. While our profession is defined by clinical excellence and the successful completion of the national certification examination, true leadership requires a focus on...

Why do dedicated Clinicians leave the profession when their medical skills are exceptional?   In the first installment of this two-part series, Bill Seifarth and Scott Moore, an attorney with WMK Law Group, examine the non-clinical factors that lead to professional separation. Scott Moore, an expert in employment law, observes that most employee retention challenges are related to conduct or perso...

Did you know that this year saw the highest number of EMS Clinicians recertify in over a decade?  The National Registry is celebrating a landmark achievement as over 170,000 EMS Clinicians successfully completed their recertification this cycle. Kristina Esposito,  Director of Certification at the National Registry, sits down with Bill Seifarth and discusses how this 71% completion rate represents...

How can the National Registry ensure every voice connected to certification is heard at the highest level? In this episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth and Board Chair Dr. Scott Gilmore discuss the introduction of a new advisory group that creates a direct line of feedback to the Board of Directors before key decisions are made. This group reflects the full EMS community, including EMR,...

How can a single professional voice influence the legislative landscape of the EMS profession? In this episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth sits down with Rob Lawrence of Prodigy EMS, who is the current executive director of the California Ambulance Association. Rob joins the show during the EMS Association Summit to discuss the vital role of advocacy at every level of government. The conver...

How can EMS evolve beyond a traditional 911 response model to address the root causes of patient crises? In this episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth speaks with Nate Metz, CEO of Phoenix Paramedic Solutions, about overcoming “tradition bias” and redefining value in healthcare. Metz shares how his organization expanded into occupational and behavioral health, reducing 911 overuse by 38% and...

What happens when the traditional boundaries of rural healthcare and paramedicine begin to blur for the benefit of the patient? In this 75th episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth sits down with Shannon Chambers, the Senior Director of Provider Solutions at the South Carolina Office of Rural Health, to explore the vital intersection of rural health and EMS. They discuss how innovative partners...

Your gear evolves. Your protocols evolve. Your science should too. On this episode of Registry Insider , Bill Seifarth introduces a new podcast from the National Registry Research Team: From Science to the Scene. EMS Fellow Chris Gage explains how this new 10-minute series turns complex research and the Prehospital Guidelines Consortium reading list into practical takeaways for EMS Clinicians. No...

What happens when leaders from influential EMS organizations sit down at the same table for conversation?  In this episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth hosts a powerhouse panel at the inaugural EMS Association Summit to discuss the unprecedented spirit of collaboration currently defining the profession. Featuring Jamie Pafford-Gresham (American Ambulance Association), Chris Way (National Ass...

Is the future of EMS testing more than just multiple-choice? In this episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth sits down with Brian Hamilton and Stacey Kaizer from the National Registry to discuss the evolution of Technology Enhanced Items (TEIs) and how they are transforming the candidate experience. From the shift away from traditional paper-and-pencil formats to the introduction of interactive...

"Who actually decides what questions are asked?" In this milestone 70th episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth goes behind the scenes to help answer that question. National Registry psychometricians Brent Stevenor and Nadine McBride help to demystify the process, including the extremely important component – the ALS Practice Analysis. Discover how a rigorous, scientific blend of fiel...

Is a culture problem the real reason behind the EMS staffing crisis? Bill Seifarth sits down with Chris Holden to uncover how shifting the focus from paperwork to people can revolutionize your organization. They explore the secret sauce for keeping Clinicians engaged, from cutting out daily obstacles like truck washing to building a team where leadership stands shoulder to shoulder with the crew....

In the 68th episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth sits down with Dave Page to explore the vital work of the International Paramedic Registry and its mission to strengthen EMS systems worldwide. This episode explores the creation of a global baseline that empowers every Clinician to provide life-saving care, no matter where they are stationed. Dave shares fascinating insights into the challeng...

In this vital episode of Registry Insider, CEO Bill Seifarth welcomes licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist Stephanie Neuman of Leave Trauma Behind. Drawing from her own law enforcement experience, Stephanie offers profound insight into the psychological toll and accumulated trauma experienced by EMS, fire, and police personnel. She addresses the common challenge of the “full pot,”...

In this dynamic episode of Registry Insider, CEO Bill Seifarth sits down with Victoria Reinhartz, Executive Director for the National Association of Mobile Integrated Health Care Providers (NAMIHP), to explore one of the hottest topics in EMS: Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH). Discover how MIH, an umbrella term encompassing community paramedicine and "treatment in place," is not just a...