Podcast for EMT Paramedics and EMS Students » emt school http://www.mediccast.com/blog A blog for the MedicCast Podcast for EMT's, Paramedics and EMS Providers Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:45:53 +0000 en hourly 1 A blog for the MedicCast Podcast for EMT's, Paramedics and EMS Providers Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no Jamie Davis, the Podmedic podmedic@mac.com podmedic@mac.com (Jamie Davis, the Podmedic) A blog for the MedicCast Podcast for EMT's, Paramedics and EMS Providers Podcast for EMT Paramedics and EMS Students » emt school http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.mediccast.com/blog What do you think every EMT student should experience? http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/10/31/what-do-you-think-every-emt-student-should-experience/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/10/31/what-do-you-think-every-emt-student-should-experience/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:19:50 +0000 Leanne Bell http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=2437 A recent discussion over at EMTlife.com caught my eye. This poster, self-identified as an EMT, put out the following list of “what every EMT should be required to to experience before they graduate”

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/10/31/what-do-you-think-every-emt-student-should-experience/feed/ 0 EMS Education, Study Skills, and Episode 184 http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/09/13/ems-education-study-skills-and-episode-184/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/09/13/ems-education-study-skills-and-episode-184/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:15:44 +0000 pmproducer http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=2142 Welcome to Episode 184

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/09/13/ems-education-study-skills-and-episode-184/feed/ 0 adult learning,ems education,ems student,emt school,greg friese,instructor,MedicCast Live,paramedic school,rob theriault,students,study tips,time management Welcome to Episode 184 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Right Click here to download (Macs Ctrl Click) Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. Welcome to Episode 184 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/podcastdownload.jpg) Right Click here to download (Macs Ctrl Click) (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. Get the Brand New Commercial Free Version of the MedicCast (http://www.premiumcast.com/mediccast-adfree)! Just $2 a month gets you enhanced podcasts, no commercials, and delivery via iTunes! Sign up now (http://www.mediccast.com/podcasts/MedicCast-aac-adfree.xml) and get the first week free! ---------------------------- Sponsored by the MedicCast Extra (http://www.mediccast.com/amember/signup.php),and MedicCast Store (http://store.mediccast.com) Extra Content for MedicCast Listeners for less than $1 per day (via monthly subscription) * NREMT Study and Prep Tips * All Tips and Meds segments from the MedicCast and Nursing Show as separate downloadable files * Special iTunes Podcast Feed for Members - Get the segments as a podcast * Extra Members-Only content added monthly ---------------------------------- Tip of the Week EMS Student and Educator Tips Find out more about different learning styles and study tips from the panel of special guests in this episode of MedicCast. The panel includes Greg Friese of EMSEducast.com (http://EMSEducast.com) Rob Theriault of paramedictutor.wordpress.com They talk about tips on how to balance one's study time and keep away from distractions like Facebook or Twitter and setting an attainable and realistic goal in planning for studying and more. Be Aware of Learning Style Most EMT students are regarded as adult learners, having to balance school with work and family. While some easily learn through listening in lectures, others need to visualize or have a tactile experience of the concept for them to fully understand and retain the information. Knowing a student's learning style increases class performance and effectivity. For educators, they should facilitate activities that will appeal to students and go beyond the classical lectures or use of powerpoint slides. Awareness of learning styles will help in providing ideas on how to present topics in class. Since social media are getting more popular, these should be extended as educational tools. Downloadable videos and podcasts will let students do more with their time while gaining extra knowledge. Visit these sites for more on learning styles and study tips Knowing My Learning Style Helps Me Learn (http://eps411.com/2009/08/04/learningstyle/) Top Tips for EMS Educators (http://www.everydayemstips.com/?p=1203) ---------------------------- Rate the podcast at iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=165682697) and help others find the MedicCast Get the MedicCast Newsletter -- Sign up now (http://www.mediccast.com/page4/mc_newsletter.html) -- it's free! Other Podcasts: * MedicCast News (http://mediccastnews.com) * MedicCast Live (http://mediccastlive.com) * Headliner News Roundup (http://thenewsroundup.com/) Contact Me! Call the Voice Mail Line -- (941) 306-3342 email me at podmedic@mac.com (mailto:podmedic@mac.com) ---------- Until next time, Scene safety, BSI! (http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/88x31.png) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/).Improving CPR Outcomes and Episode 181 Jamie Davis, the Podmedic no Special EMS Bootcamp for New EMS Students http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/08/11/special-ems-bootcamp-for-new-ems-students/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2009/08/11/special-ems-bootcamp-for-new-ems-students/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:19:20 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/?p=1927 My good friends Jim Hoffman and Greg Friese are back with another of their excellent EMS Bootcamp programs.

New EMS Students Get Started Right

emsambo_smThe next live session is August 12th at 1100 hours EST. This session is targeted at Beginning EMT School and Your EMS Career. You will get the inside track on how to prepare for EMT school such as:

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One recent post addresses a common concern for new EMS students returning to school in just a few weeks:

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All of us here at the MedicCast are still on a much needed holiday break. The MedicCast will be back again next week with a new episode for EMTs and paramedics to kick off the new year. In the mean time, I have gone back an looked at the episodes from the past year and selected my favorites and created a top 5 list for you to go back and check out.

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Emergency medical technicians and paramedics often encounter unusual and difficult to diagnose situations.  This is especially true when discussing drug and alcohol abuse.  It is often very difficult to figure out what the true nature of the overdose is because of patient fears and deception.  Sometimes the drug of choice is more unusual than illicit pharmaceuticals.  People may turn to readily available plants in their own back yards.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/10/24/jimsom-weed-overdose-for-ems-providers/feed/ 0 Autism Concerns, Vaccines, Patient Education – 5 Tips to Address Concerns http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/10/08/autism-concerns-vaccines-patient-education-5-tips-to-address-concerns/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/10/08/autism-concerns-vaccines-patient-education-5-tips-to-address-concerns/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:20:03 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/10/08/autism-concerns-vaccines-patient-education-5-tips-to-address-concerns/ nurse_child_bear_sm.jpgThe Florida Institute of Technology conducted a survey of 1,000 randomly selected adults to find out their attitudes towards autism and to the safety of vaccines for child illnesses.  The study found that nearly 1 in 4 (24%) of the adults surveyed believed that because of links to autism, it was safer not to vaccinate children.

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]]> http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/10/08/autism-concerns-vaccines-patient-education-5-tips-to-address-concerns/feed/ 0 Acetylcysteine Medication Errors http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/10/06/acetylcysteine-medication-errors/ http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/10/06/acetylcysteine-medication-errors/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:29:57 +0000 podmedic http://www.mediccast.com/blog/2008/10/06/acetylcysteine-medication-errors/ teen-pills.jpgOur friend, Lisa Booze over at Maryland poison center (mdpoison.com), recently released this toxicology update surrounding medication errors using Acetylcysteine, the antidote for acetaminophen overdoses.

This medication is administered in the hospital setting but it is important to understand some aspects of patients with acetaminophen overdoses.  One of the items that Lisa lists below as a problem with the acetaminophen overdose treatment is the delay in treatment.  EMS providers can help with that.

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