Challenges Facing EMS Educators & Solutions For Those Issues

08/06/24 • 22 min

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 solutions or responses to those challenges and problems.

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Clinical Judgment

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 on its examinations.

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Examination Development Life Cycle

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 emphasizes the involvement of subject matter experts (SMEs) from the EMS community, ensuring the exams reflect real-world practice and are fair and representative across various demographics and regions. The episode also highlights opportunities for EMS clinicians, educators, and medical directors to participate in exam development activities, contributing to the integrity and accuracy of the certification process. For those interested in volunteering, further information can be found at volunteer.nremt.org.