EMS & Mental Health Service

08/20/24 • 16 min

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 culturally competent mental health support for EMS professionals. They discuss the unique challenges EMS workers face, often without adequate resources or support, and advocate for increased research, stigma reduction, and the development of peer support systems. This conversation aims to raise awareness and inspire action to better support EMS professionals nationwide.

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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.

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The NAEMT

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.