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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”
Follow links below for more on the different EMS organizations
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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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:
- April (http://www.pinkwarmdry.com/blog, @epi_junky)
- Nate (NateEMTB)
- Jared (MyRTLife, and GenMedShow)
- Josh (jedifire11)
- TonyOlivero
- FireGeezer
- Mike Ward (FossilMedic)
- Chris Kaiser (Life Under the Lights)
- Carissa O’Brien (Baseline Vitals)
- Rogue Medic
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.
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.
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The links and directions to join us are listed below.
Where: Talkshoe.com (MedicCastLive.com)
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When:Tonight, Tuesday, March 9th at 10 PM ET (7PM PT)
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- Phone Number: (724) 444-7444
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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.
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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)
- Visit Talkshoe.com and click on the Live Now button at the top of the screen
- Select the MedicCast Live!
- Listen live, chat live or -
- Call in LIVE!
- Phone Number: (724) 444-7444
- Talkcast ID: 18174
- Enter your Talkshoe Pin number (it’s free to register or participate as a guest)
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