Profess EMS

In this episode I sat down with Bodie, an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), for a deep dive into the realities of high-acuity street medicine. Operating solo out of a rapid response vehicle, Bodie provides a firsthand look at jumping into "Red and Purple" emergencies— from major traumas and cardiac arrests to supporting local SWAT operations with advanced procedures like surgical cricothyro...

Welcome back, everybody.  We had a bit of a hiatus due to some projects at Master Your Medics, but we are now returning for regular episodes! Today, I sit down with my friend Eric Stemple. In fact, he really showed me the ropes and got me into EMS. Eric, a clinical educator in West Virginia, is focused on making our deliveries cleaner and more engaging as educators to better connect with students....

Where does EMS fit in the fire service? Today, I'm joined by a special guest, good friend Jennah Marsh, who has a very similar background to mine and who currently works as a firefighter/paramedic.  We're going to discuss the pros and cons of private EMS and fire-based EMS, and how the pathways of getting into EMS factor into the overall picture. Produced by Master Your Medics

"They say opinions are like butts. Everyone has one, and most of them stink, but I'm gonna share mine anyways.  "EMS is making some rapidly progressing advances in clinical care, but with those advancements, we definitely are not seeing an influx of providers, so I wanna pretend that I am king of the world and I'mma tell you my opinion and what I would do to change EMS." -...

Welcome back to the show, with me, I have Alexis of the super fabulous 22 at the Lips podcast.   So we decided that we wanted to get together and collaborate on the topic and the infamous phrase “those who can't do, teach.” It's a very big pet peeve of mine, it's a phrase that really has no true foundation.  So Alexis and I kind of have a similar background, but the opposite is why...

Right now, a hot topic in EMS is the use of lights and sirens. Ben's friend, Dr. Dusty Lambert, joins to talk about the pros and cons of using lights and sirens, their opinions and how you can use what they discussed to improve your education and teaching for the future of emergency vehicle operators. Produced by Master Your Medics

“I was doing some self-reflection on myself as an instructor and what I could be doing to improve the way I teach. Then I started thinking about people in the field and why, at this point, they are making mistakes in the field. Then I started realizing that some of those issues are caused by a lack of initial education.” So, where does initial education fail us? Produced by Master Your Medics

Somebody asked me, "What are some things you know now that you wish you knew then?" So, it got me thinking about some things from my first years as a paramedic that I should have known then or how the things I was taught evolved. Geoff Murphy joins me to discuss things we wished we knew when starting in EMS. Produced by Master Your Medics

So, one thing I really wanted to talk about was the concept of instructor pitfalls. In EMS, we always learn from our mistakes as providers, but I think the same is applicable to us as instructors. So, what are some things you think are pitfalls for instructors? Geoff Murphy joins me to break down and share personal stories of instructor pitfalls. Sponsored and produced by Master Your Medics.

I’ve been asked more times than I would like to count “how long should I be an EMT” or “what can I do to get ready” regarding entering a Paramedic program. I wish there was a secret recipe of what is needed as a one-size-fits-all approach, but there simply isn’t. EMS is a fast-paced industry and so are the academics. You wouldn’t start a treadmill on a fast speed and just hop on, right? No…. becau...

I’m sure you’ve heard your students say “I’m not good at taking exams”, but how good are you at providing those exams? If you’re simply creating exams to provide a grade, you’re simply missing the entire point of examinations…. That grade that they earn is a representation of how well they comprehend the information annndddd how well you educated them. 

What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “hybrid education”? What about a “flipped classroom”? This is vernacular that has been around for many years, but seems to be used more and more in todays educational system, but often it’s not in the right context. In fact, I think it’s sometimes only used in attempt as a catchy phrase and simply jargon…. I 100% have drank the proverbial kool-aid w...

It’s been a discussion for several years, and is finally coming to fruition July 1, 2024… NREMT is No longer requiring ALS psychomotor exams! That’s right… no motor psychomotor test day for Paramedic or AEMT students. What once was a day dreaded, is no more… 

Let’s talk about Learning styles: Traditionally taught the VARK model: visual, audio, read/write, kinesthetic. What if I told you, there was no evidence to support specific learning types!?

The pilot! Welcome to the ProfessEMS Podcast where we will discuss everything EMS. It is our mission to bring EMS education to you! Whether you're a current EMS student, a tenured provider, or an Educator... this is the podcast for you.