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Welcome to Episode 210

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This Week — Professional Organizations in EMS

This segment is from last Tuesday night’s MedicCast live episode. Find out about the different organizations and associations in EMS as the podmedic, Jamie Davis, joined by special guests Angel Burba of Howard Community College and former president of NAEMSE (National Association of EMS Educators), EMS podcaster and blogger Chris Montera of the EMS Garage, Scott of the GenMed show, and EMS Educator Kyle David Bates.

The discussion stresses out the purpose of having EMS organizations and some of those mentioned were having representation in legislation, provide educational tools for EMS, and act as advocates for providers. Professional organizations also  influence change or improve the EMS system and membership helps them advocate better and have a bigger voice.

In whatever EMS organization you sign up for, be sure to have an idea of what the organization is advocating for, where their goals are directed as well as your expectations or what you would get from joining them.

New South Wales “Ambulance, Not a Taxi”

When to Call 911

Follow links below for more on the different EMS organizations

History of NCEMSF

NEMSMA Website

NAEMT Website

NAEMSE Website

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While at the EMS Today show on Friday, I got a rare opportunity to sit down and interview Cam Pollock, VP of Global Marketing for Physio-Control, Inc.

Cam graciously agreed to sit down and talk with Chris Montera of the EMS Garage Podcast and myself about the recent lifting of the consent decree by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  The consent decree had restricted sales of certain Physio-Control products while a review of QA in their manufacturing process was conducted.

This was a rare opportunity to talk with an industry “insider” about some of the challenges with customer support during the restricted sales time period and also to find out more about Physio’s plans now that the decree has been lifted.

Listen to the Interview

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I finally got around to looking at the photos I had taken at EMS Expo on Friday. Unfortunately, I didn’t have anyone to snap photos on Saturday but the best of the Friday pics are great.

I’m going to try and identify everyone but if I missed you or need to add someone’s link, email me or comment below and I’ll fix it. (Podmedic-at-mac.com)

You can also tag these photos and more in my Facebook albums. (Facebook.com/podmedic)

Friday’s Podcasts

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Friday's podcast at EMS Today

The Friday episode of the MedicCast podcast recorded at EMS Today 2010. Joining me were Mary Newman from the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, Amy Turley – creator of the Turley Backboard Pad, James Weber from the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association. We talked about sudden cardiac arrest and public access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs), followed by a discussion on therapeutic hypothermia led by Amy Turley.

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Amy from Zoll having fun

This podcast was generously sponsored by Zoll, Inc. and their soon to be released software/hardware integration solution RescueNet Link.  Their product expert, Amy came by to talk about what RescueNet Link will do to change the game in EMS software/hardware integration in the field. Show your thanks and visit Zoll.com/mediccast.

Meet the Bloggers

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Meeting some EMS/Fire Bloggers

Some of the EMS and Fire blogging elite stopped by to check out the shows. I was very honored to meet them here and later at the Blogger/Podcaster meetup that night. I know I’m going to forget someone so let me know and hold my feet to the fire to add them to this post later.

In this photo I got to meet Rhett Fleitz (AKA Fire Critic), Kelly Grayson (A Day in the Life of an Ambulance Driver), John Mitchell (Fire Daily blog), and Chris Montera (EMS Garage).

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Justin Schorr "Chronicles of EMS"

I also met Justin Schorr (Happy Medic), one of the stars of the Chronicles of EMS series. I’ve talked with Justin on the EMS Garage podcast before so it was great to meet him in person.

Mark Glencorse "Chronicles of EMS"

Another of the stars on my bucket list for EMS Today show was Mark Glencorse (UK Medic 999) and the other star of “Chronicles.” He’s just as funny in person as he is on the podcasts but he is also an amazing spokesman for EMS providers all over the world.

David Konig, me, and Chris Montera

I also got to meet David Konig, a leader in using social media with emergency services. He and I were the guests on the second half of the EMS Garage podcast.

Saturday’s Podcast

I didn’t have any photos from Saturday but my guests on the show were Kees Verkerk from our sponsors, Physio-Control, Tom Bouthillet from the Prehospital 12 Lead ECG blog, Tim Phalen (I’m NOT worthy) from ECG Solutions, Angel Burba from Howard Community College in Maryland, and Rory Putnam from Northern Essex Community College in Massachusetts.

A special thanks to Physio-Control for their sponsorship of the shows on Saturday. It is the visionary support of the new media in EMS like our podcasts and video programs that is providing the impetus for us to continue to serve as a point of coalescence for the best and brightest in EMS.

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Did I Miss Someone?

Some of the other EMS social media dignitaries I met (but don’t have proof in pictures) are:

Did I forget anyone?!? Let me know and leave a comment below.

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Now is your chance to share your insights as the MedicCast episode is being recorded live. Join the podmedic and other EMS providers in an interactive discussion right now.

Tonight’s topic: Professional Associations in EMS

Episode on professional associations in EMS and how they represent us and the importance of supporting them with our membership.

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Join us for another live recording of the MedicCast!

Tonight’s topic: Professional Associations within EMS

Episode on professional associations in EMS and how they represent us and the importance of supporting them with our membership.

The most important part of the show is you! Ask your questions in the chatroom or call in to the show Live using our call in number.

Brought to you by MedicCastExtra.com -

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The links and directions to join us are listed below.

Where: Talkshoe.com (MedicCastLive.com)

What: Professional Associations in EMS

When:Tonight, Tuesday, March 9th at 10 PM ET (7PM PT)

  1. Visit Talkshoe.com and click on the Live Now button at the top of the screen
  2. Select the MedicCast Live!
  3. Listen live, chat live or -
  4. Call in LIVE!
  5. Phone Number: (724) 444-7444
  6. Talkcast ID: 18174
  7. Enter your Talkshoe Pin number (it’s free to register or participate as a guest)

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