Registry Insider

Join Registry Insider host Bill Seifarth as he dives deep into the fascinating history of EMS in the U.S. with special guest Donnie Woodyard, EMS Compact Director and author. From the groundbreaking 1966 white paper to the formation of the National Registry of EMTs in 1970, they explore the pivotal moments that shaped emergency medical services as we know it. Discover the origins of the iconic EMS...

In this episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth, CEO and Executive Director of the National Registry of EMTs, hosts a conversation with three esteemed medical directors and board members of the National Registry: Dr. Kevin Mackey, Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, and Dr. Maia Dorsett. The discussion delves into the crucial topic of continued competency in the EMS field, exploring the roles and responsib...

On this week’s episode of Registry Insider, we welcome Michael Kaduce from the National Association of EMTs. We learn more about the NAEMT, their mission, advocacy for EMS clinicians and the EMS profession, and the education they provide for the industry. You can check them out at NAEMT.org and remember NAEMT’s upcoming annual meeting, September 9-13 in Las Vegas.

In this week’s episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth, CEO and Executive Director of the National Registry of EMTs, interviews Dr. Braxton Morrison, a National Registry board member and paramedic, with a PhD in crisis intervention and traumatic stress. Dr. Morrison shares his personal journey from military service to EMS, highlighting the pressing need for crisis intervention and cultural...

In this episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth, CEO and Executive Director of the National Registry of EMTs, sits down with Dr. Paul Rosenberger to discuss the exam development life cycle at the National Registry. The conversation covers the seven-step process, including practice analysis, job task identification, item writing and review, pilot testing, and standard setting. Dr. Rosenberger em...

National Registry CEO & Executive Director Bill Seifarth speaks with Dr. Bill Young (Director of Emergency Medical Care at Eastern Kentucky University), Bryan Ericson (Director – EMS Program at Tarrant County College), and the National Registry’s Paul Rosenberger. The panel discusses the challenges facing EMS educators and education programs. Additionally, the panel discusses possible solution...

National Registry CEO & Executive Director Bill Seifarth speaks with Dr. Bill Young (Director of Emergency Medical Care at Eastern Kentucky University), Bryan Ericson (Director – EMS Program at Tarrant County College), and the National Registry’s Paul Rosenberger. The panel discusses Clinical Judgment, including what it is, why it is important in EMS, and why the National Registry assesses it...

This episode overviews the BLS practice analysis recently completed for EMR and EMT, as well as the impact that the analysis will have on future examinations.  Joining me for this episode are Dr. Mihaiela Gugiu, Dr. Nadine McBride, and Dr. Paul Rosenberger.   

This episode discusses the future of the National Registry and the initiatives to be undertaken by the nation’s EMS certification organization. Joining me in this episode are Dr. Mike McEvoy, Dr. Scott Gilmore, and Mr. Alan Arguello. 

This episode discusses what the Longitudinal Inquiry into Fire and EMS Study (LIFE) is and what potential benefits the study will provide the EMS and fire communities as it relates to long-term health impacts caused by the EMS and fire professions. Joining me in this episode is Dr. Ash Panchal.   

This episode overviews what is the continued competency initiative and what it means for the broader EMS community. Joining me in this episode are Dr. Scott Gilmore and Dr. Kim McKenna.

This episode discusses the current challenges facing State EMS offices in their regulatory role. Joining me in this episode are Mr. Kraig Kinney, Mr. Mike Johnson, and Mr. Steve McCoy.

This episode overviews the role that evidence-based guidelines are playing with the National Registry’s examinations, as well as with continued competency. Joining CEO and Executive Director Bill Seifarth in this episode are Dr. Scott Gilmore and Dr. Paul Rosenberger. More on the prehospital guidelines consortium:  https://prehospitalguidelines.org/ebg-resources/

ALS Redesign – What is it? Why are we doing it?  This episode overviews the what and why behind the ALS Redesign of the National Registry’s new AEMT and Paramedic certification examinations. Joining CEO and Executive Director Bill Seifarth in this episode are Dr. Mihaiela Gugiu, Dr. Nadine McBride, and Dr. Paul Rosenberger. For more information about ALS Redesign and the new certification examinat...

How do you prepare your students to be successful with the National Registry examinations?  This episode provides some practical advice for educators and students alike as to how to prepare to be successful with the examination, and more importantly, how to be successful with being safe and effective EMS clinicians.  Joining me in this episode are Dr. Kim McKenna, Dr. Leaugeay Barnes, and Dr. Paul...