Watch above or listen below: Ever wonder what other EMS professionals want from their career? Is it inline with your desires or concerns in EMS?Join Jim and Greg Friese as they talk about some highlights in the EMS Trend Report. Get a copy of the report here   Get your FREE Responder membership to study and review and be better at EMS.   						 						Join Here 		 					

Watch above or listen below: Ever wonder what other EMS professionals want from their career? Is it inline with your desires or concerns in EMS? Join Jim and Greg Friese as they talk about some highlights in the EMS Trend Report. <a href="https://www.ems1.com/ems-trend-report/articles/what-paramedics-want-in-2022-4PVYVO9rHnGRwfzW/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get a copy of the report here</a> <a href="https://emsseo.com/responder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Get your FREE Responder membership to study and review and be better at EMS.  <a href="https://emsseo.com/responder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Join Here 		 					</a>

What Do Paramedics Want? | EMS Trend Survey

The Great NREMT HoaxWhat do you think?The recent NREMT resolution to change eligibility requirements has brought on a variety of opinions, and of course, what would EMS Office Hours be without an opinion of our own?I mean we all have one, just like…Join Jim, Josh and Dave as we talk about this proposal and what it means for EMS if anything.Is the NREMT really needed after all, or is it a big hoax states have bought into for far too long.Watch the video or Listen below.    Get your FREE Responder membership to study and review and be better at EMS.   						 						Join Here 		 					

The Great NREMT HoaxWhat do you think?The recent NREMT resolution to change eligibility requirements has brought on a variety of opinions, and of course, what would EMS Office Hours be without an opinion of our own?I mean we all have one, just like…Join Jim, Josh and Dave as we talk about this proposal and what it means for EMS if anything.Is the NREMT really needed after all, or is it a big hoax states have bought into for far too long.Watch the video or Listen below.  <a href="https://emsseo.com/responder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Get your FREE Responder membership to study and review and be better at EMS.  <a href="https://emsseo.com/responder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Join Here 		 					</a>

The Great NREMT Hoax?

No more EMS skill sheetsHow ever will we evaluate EMS candidates and ensure their success in class, on exams and in the field?This episode of EMS Office Hours talks about this and more like EMS Week and why the do we keep up that farce? Be Better At EMS 

No more EMS skill sheetsHow ever will we evaluate EMS candidates and ensure their success in class, on exams and in the field?This episode of EMS Office Hours talks about this and more like EMS Week and why the do we keep up that farce? Be Better At EMS

How We Will We Evaluate EMS Skills?

Remember that violent patient manikin in EMT class? Or what about the simulated patient under arrest?Yeah, most EMT courses stick to the basics and rarely present students with a violent patient or patient in custody scenario. It’s hard to do and time is often limited in class. So instructors have to stick with the basics. But then you have that shiny new NREMT card and go on your first violent patient call and find patient assessment is anything but your standard head to toe. This episode of the podcast discusses the violent patients, the ones under arrest and even the ones you think could be violent at any minute. Plus we talk about the need for more situational awareness given the apparent increase in violence against EMS and Fire crews. Talk a listen or watch the video below.   Your patient didn’t read the textbook. All chest pain is not an MI and all breathing problems are not asthma.Think critically and get your FREE differential diagnosis guide. Download it by smashing the button below. 												Give Me The Guide							

Remember that violent patient manikin in EMT class? Or what about the simulated patient under arrest?Yeah, most EMT courses stick to the basics and rarely present students with a violent patient or patient in custody scenario. It’s hard to do and time is often limited in class. So instructors have to stick with the basics. But then you have that shiny new NREMT card and go on your first violent patient call and find patient assessment is anything but your standard head to toe. This episode of the podcast discusses the violent patients, the ones under arrest and even the ones you think could be violent at any minute. Plus we talk about the need for more situational awareness given the apparent increase in violence against EMS and Fire crews. Talk a listen or watch the video below. <a href="http://emscalls.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Your patient didn’t read the textbook. All chest pain is not an MI and all breathing problems are not asthma.Think critically and get your FREE differential diagnosis guide. Download it by smashing the button below. <a href="http:/emscalls.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Give Me The Guide 		 					</a>

How To Assess Difficult Patients | Scene Safety BSI

With high EMS call volumes, low acuity calls, long ED waits and patient just plain looking to avoid the ED altogether. New mobile urgent care units bring the Dr, nurse, PA or EMT to your home.Offering treatments for asthma, COPD, minor injuries, ECG’s, IV’s, kidney stones and even COVID tests.Will this help or hurt EMS in the future? Be Better At EMS    Free Membership===&gt; Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS 												Yes, I Want To Be A Member!							

With high EMS call volumes, low acuity calls, long ED waits and patient just plain looking to avoid the ED altogether. New mobile urgent care units bring the Dr, nurse, PA or EMT to your home.Offering treatments for asthma, COPD, minor injuries, ECG’s, IV’s, kidney stones and even COVID tests.Will this help or hurt EMS in the future? Be Better At EMS <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Free Membership===&gt; <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turbo Medic Insider. </a>Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					</a>

Putting EMS Out Of Business

When people call 911 and then request transport to a specific hospital. Should EMS honor that request? Or should we transport to the closest appropriate facility based on the patients signs, symptoms and our suspected clinical picture of the patient?In NYC they have attempted to take away the choice of facility for a patient  due to the call volume and hospital overloading from COVIDSpecifically when people are calling for non emergency reasons and just want a trip to the ED for minor issues or are looking for a COVID test to be done.This week on the show Jim and Dave talk about this policy and also discusshow we can be prepared for MCI’s and being the Incident Commander when no one wants  the job.Plus we answer a listener question about being a new paramedic and overcoming stress.Take a listen or watch this episode below   Free Membership===&gt; Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS  						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					

When people call 911 and then request transport to a specific hospital. Should EMS honor that request? Or should we transport to the closest appropriate facility based on the patients signs, symptoms and our suspected clinical picture of the patient?In NYC they have attempted to take away the choice of facility for a patient  due to the call volume and hospital overloading from COVIDSpecifically when people are calling for non emergency reasons and just want a trip to the ED for minor issues or are looking for a COVID test to be done.This week on the show Jim and Dave talk about this policy and also discuss how we can be prepared for MCI’s and being the Incident Commander when no one wants  the job.Plus we answer a listener question about being a new paramedic and overcoming stress.Take a listen or watch this episode below <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Free Membership===&gt; <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turbo Medic Insider. </a>Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					</a>

Limiting Patient Choices During Call Overload

What do you do when your partner just doesn’t want to follow the rules or when your agency turns a blind eye to it? This episode Dave, Jim and Josh talk about dealing with rule breaking partners agencies that let it happen and the back in the day mindset of EMS.   Free Membership===&gt; Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS 												Yes, I Want To Be A Member!							

What do you do when your partner just doesn’t want to follow the rules or when your agency turns a blind eye to it? This episode Dave, Jim and Josh talk about dealing with rule breaking partners agencies that let it happen and the back in the day mindset of EMS. <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Free Membership===&gt; <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turbo Medic Insider. </a>Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					</a>

Troublesome EMS Partners & Enabling Agencies

EMS personnel shortage. Is there a shortage of people or pay?Is the answer more education?Take a listen to this age ole EMS conundrum below.   Free Membership===&gt; Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS  						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					

EMS personnel shortage. Is there a shortage of people or pay? Is the answer more education?Take a listen to this age ole EMS conundrum below. <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Free Membership===&gt; <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turbo Medic Insider. </a>Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					</a>

No One Wants To Work In EMS

This episode asks:When a patient says “I can’t breathe” How can we tell if they are telling the truth? Should that even be part of the assessment?Plus…Being eased into 911 or thrown in the deep end. Which is better?What to do when you’re in a self taught EMS programTake a listen:   Free Membership===&gt; Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS 												Yes, I Want To Be A Member!							

This episode asks:When a patient says “I can’t breathe” How can we tell if they are telling the truth? Should that even be part of the assessment?Plus…Being eased into 911 or thrown in the deep end. Which is better?What to do when you’re in a self taught EMS programTake a listen: <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Free Membership===&gt; <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turbo Medic Insider. </a>Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					</a>

The “I Can’t Breathe” Myth

On episode “this one”:Quitting and failing is easy, EMS classes are not. That’s a good thing.Flipping the classroomThe NY EMT having to take full recertifications because paperwork wasn’t in on time?Take a listen below   Free Membership===&gt; Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS 												Yes, I Want To Be A Member!							

On episode “this one”:<ul><li>Quitting and failing is easy, EMS classes are not. That’s a good thing.</li><li>Flipping the classroom</li><li>The NY EMT having to take full recertifications because paperwork wasn’t in on time?</li></ul>Take a listen below <a href="https://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Free Membership===&gt; <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turbo Medic Insider. </a>Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					</a>

Quitting and failing is easy, EMS classes are not

EMS podcast discussing hot topics in EMS for paramedics and EMT’s

Been seeing some news about EMS providers being charged criminally for medication errors. Will providers start thinking twice before giving a treatment if they don’t have too?This and tips on treating transgender patients. Do we really need them?Take a listen below   Free Membership===&gt; Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS 												Yes, I Want To Be A Member!							

Been seeing some news about EMS providers being charged criminally for medication errors. Will providers start thinking twice before giving a treatment if they don’t have too?This and tips on treating transgender patients. Do we really need them?Take a listen below <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Free Membership===&gt; <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turbo Medic Insider. </a>Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					</a>

Your EMS Mistake May Take You To Jail

I wanted to share this NREMT exam struggle story on passing the NREMT. One of my coaching students thought they knew it all. But when his classmates where moving ahead he was stuck behind and feeling like he was being laughed at. True of not, it can be very unsettling when you feel your peers are judging you. Take a listen    Download the EMS Quick Study Guide I mentioned in the episode and get access to an exclusive video on the best ways to use practice exams for optimal scoring and success! It’s waiting for you here.  												Download It Here							

I wanted to share this NREMT exam struggle story on passing the NREMT. One of my coaching students thought they knew it all. But when his classmates where moving ahead he was stuck behind and feeling like he was being laughed at. True of not, it can be very unsettling when you feel your peers are judging you. Take a listen  <a href="http://emsseo.com/qsgvideo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Download the EMS Quick Study Guide I mentioned in the episode and get access to an exclusive video on the best ways to use practice exams for optimal scoring and success! <a href="http://emsseo.com/qsgvideo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It’s waiting for you here. </a> <a href="http://emsseo.com/qsgvideo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Download It Here 		 					</a>

The Time They Laughed At You

Just did an interview with Lights Cameras Action and we talked about a variety of topics including:The EMS testing environmentThe importance of call reviews (even lift assists)How to be prepared for potential opportunities when they come up. Not while they happenJim’s 9/11 experiencePlus more, including some inside takes on TM and EMSSEO.Take a listen or watch it on YouTube. Check out Lights Sirens Action  on your favorite Social Media platform.facebook.com/lightssirensaction instagram.com/lightssirensaction pinterest.com/lightssirensaction   Free Membership===&gt; Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS 												Yes, I Want To Be A Member!							

Just did an interview with Lights Cameras Action and we talked about a variety of topics including:<ul><li>The EMS testing environment</li><li>The importance of call reviews (even lift assists)</li><li>How to be prepared for potential opportunities when they come up. Not while they happen</li><li>Jim’s 9/11 experience</li><li>Plus more, including some inside takes on TM and EMSSEO.</li></ul>Take a listen or watch it on <a href="https://youtu.be/z6T4dLz37QM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube. </a>Check out Lights Sirens Action  on your favorite Social Media platform.<a href="http://facebook.com/lightssirensaction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/lightssirensaction</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/lightssirensaction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/lightssirensaction</a> <a href="http://pinterest.com/lightssirensaction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pinterest.com/lightssirensaction</a> <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Free Membership===&gt; <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turbo Medic Insider. </a>Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					</a>

The Lights Sirens Action Interview

When you are off duty, what would you respond to? Would you help the “disheveled person lying on the sidewalk?”What is your off duty story?Watch the video or listen below.    Free Membership===&gt; Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS 												Yes, I Want To Be A Member!							

When you are off duty, what would you respond to? Would you help the “disheveled person lying on the sidewalk?”What is your off duty story?Watch the video or listen below.  <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Free Membership===&gt; <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turbo Medic Insider. </a>Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					</a>

Where does your EMS duty start and stop?

Dave, Jim and Josh talk about a method some instructors use to help their students even though the student probably thinks otherwise. Plus why bathroom breaks in EMS are different.Watch the video or just listen here: Free Membership===&gt; Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS 												Yes, I Want To Be A Member!							

Dave, Jim and Josh talk about a method some instructors use to help their students even though the student probably thinks otherwise. Plus why bathroom breaks in EMS are different.Watch the video or just listen here: Free Membership===&gt; <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turbo Medic Insider. </a>Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					</a>

EMS Bathroom Breaks, Instructor Engagement and…

You can thank your instructor later.When your EMS instructor makes that scenario too difficult. They likely aren’t trying to make you look bad. More often, they are trying to prepare you for the inevitable.    Free Membership===&gt; Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS 												Yes, I Want To Be A Member!							

You can thank your instructor later.When your EMS instructor makes that scenario too difficult. They likely aren’t trying to make you look bad. More often, they are trying to prepare you for the inevitable.  <a href="https://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Free Membership===&gt; <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turbo Medic Insider. </a>Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					</a>

EMS Calls That Don’t Go As Planned

EMS attracts people from many different backgrounds and cultures. It also seems to know no age limit. But when is it too old to get into the EMS field? How about too old to be in or stay in EMS? Like many things in EMS you will get various answers and opinions on this.So once again we sit in the Office Hours chairs and give ours. I mean everyone has an opinion right? Whats yours on this topic? Free Membership===&gt; Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS 												Yes, I Want To Be A Member!							

EMS attracts people from many different backgrounds and cultures. It also seems to know no age limit. But when is it too old to get into the EMS field? How about too old to be in or stay in EMS? Like many things in EMS you will get various answers and opinions on this.So once again we sit in the Office Hours chairs and give ours. I mean everyone has an opinion right? Whats yours on this topic? Free Membership===&gt; <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turbo Medic Insider. </a>Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS <a href="http://myturbomedic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 						 						Yes, I Want To Be A Member! 		 					</a>

When Is It Too Old To Get Into EMS?

I did this quick review on a couple of key subjects in EMS you should consider when assessing your patients and the possibility of a vascular leakage issue.  Be back soon with a full episode and guests.    Become a Turbo Medic Insider and get even more valuable study resources. It’s free to join here. 

I did this quick review on a couple of key subjects in EMS you should consider when assessing your patients and the possibility of a vascular leakage issue. Be back soon with a full episode and guests. <a href="http://emsseo.com/insider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Become a Turbo Medic Insider and get even more valuable study resources. <a href="http://emsseo.com/insider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It’s free to join here. </a>

Quick EMS Plumbing Review

Is being in EMS as a part time job a good idea? Not talking about volunteers really. But the accountant or car repair tech that decides EMS is a good PT opportunity.Does this hurt the profession? Or even the organizations they work for.Listen in and give us your feedback on this Become a Turbo Medic Insider and get even more valuable study resources. It’s free to join here. 

Is being in EMS as a part time job a good idea? Not talking about volunteers really. But the accountant or car repair tech that decides EMS is a good PT opportunity.Does this hurt the profession? Or even the organizations they work for.Listen in and give us your feedback on this<a href="http://emsseo.com/insider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Become a Turbo Medic Insider and get even more valuable study resources. <a href="http://emsseo.com/insider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It’s free to join here. </a>

Should We Dabble As EMS Professionals?

On episode “this one” Jim, Dave and Josh talk about the growing changes in EMS since the pandemic began. Working in mobile units, ED overflows, giving vaccines and now working with mental health professionals as part of non emergent response.Plus the increased role Community Paramedics are also playing to help provide better care and mitigate the spread of COVID.Questions asked are:Is this moving EMS forward?Should we be financially compensated for it?Should we just welcome the growth?Or perhaps we should question some of these like the mental health response.Take a listen below and Like, Share or leave a comment.Grab one of the last EMS COVID Challenge Coins. These true collectors coins will be soon be gone forever! Click here to get yours now.

On episode “this one” Jim, Dave and Josh talk about the growing changes in EMS since the pandemic began. Working in mobile units, ED overflows, giving vaccines and now working with mental health professionals as part of non emergent response.Plus the increased role Community Paramedics are also playing to help provide better care and mitigate the spread of COVID.Questions asked are:Is this moving EMS forward?Should we be financially compensated for it?Should we just welcome the growth?Or perhaps we should question some of these like the mental health response.Take a listen below and Like, Share or leave a comment.<a href="http://emsseo.com/coin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Grab one of the last EMS COVID Challenge Coins. These true collectors coins will be soon be gone forever! <a href="http://emsseo.com/coin" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get yours now.</a>

Will The Pandemic Be The “Thing” To Push EMS Forward?

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