In this episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth sits down with Dr. George Hatch, Executive Director of CoAEMSP, at the Accreditcon Conference in New Orleans to discuss the organization's expanded commitment to research and what it means for the profession. Together, they explore how accreditation and certification work hand in hand to prepare future Clinicians, address post-pandemic challenges facing paramedic programs, and use practice analysis data to ensure education standards remain g...

Are you maximizing the educational and professional experiences you already possess? In this episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth sits down with Dr. Michael Miller, the Associate Director from the Committee on Accreditation for EMS Programs. Together, they dispel common myths surrounding the advanced placement process and discuss how educational programs can utilize credit for prior learning. The discussion highlights how this advanced placement process benefits a diverse r...

What truly separates an exceptional EMS professional from the rest of the field? While technical expertise and quick clinical decision making are vital, the interpersonal behaviors and professional habits displayed by a Clinician often dictate their ultimate success. In the latest episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth sits down with Dr. Kim McKenna, a board member for both CoAEMSP and the National Registry. They explore the critical concept of the affective domain in EMS education,...

How do we address Paramedic shortages in rural communities? In the latest episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth speaks with Deputy Chief Phillip Ferguson and EMS Educator Michael Cornett of Hopkinsville Fire and EMS about an innovative training model that expands access to Paramedic education across Kentucky while maintaining rigorous educational standards. By bringing instruction closer to where students live and work, their program has helped develop more than 60 new Paramedics in ju...

This installment of Registry Insider features a conversation between Bill Seifarth and Samantha Hilker, Vice President of Programs and Services at the American Ambulance Association, regarding the critical role of leadership development within the profession. Samantha shares the history and vision behind the EMSNext Program, an initiative designed to empower emerging leaders and ensure the future of the industry is in capable hands. They also explore the vital distinction between specialized ...

How does the responsibility of the uniform extend beyond the emergency call? In the second part of our conversation with Scott Moore, Bill Seifarth continues the discussion regarding essential non-clinical topics for the EMS community. While our profession is defined by clinical excellence and the successful completion of the national certification examination, true leadership requires a focus on the person providing care. This episode highlights the importance of financial education ...

Why do dedicated Clinicians leave the profession when their medical skills are exceptional? In the first installment of this two-part series, Bill Seifarth and Scott Moore, an attorney with WMK Law Group, examine the non-clinical factors that lead to professional separation. Scott Moore, an expert in employment law, observes that most employee retention challenges are related to conduct or personal stressors rather than clinical incompetence. The discussion highlights how orientation ...

Did you know that this year saw the highest number of EMS Clinicians recertify in over a decade? The National Registry is celebrating a landmark achievement as over 170,000 EMS Clinicians successfully completed their recertification this cycle. Kristina Esposito, Director of Certification at the National Registry, sits down with Bill Seifarth and discusses how this 71% completion rate represents the highest engagement in over a decade. They credit this success to technical improv...

How can the National Registry ensure every voice connected to certification is heard at the highest level? In this episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth and Board Chair Dr. Scott Gilmore discuss the introduction of a new advisory group that creates a direct line of feedback to the Board of Directors before key decisions are made. This group reflects the full EMS community, including EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic, across both volunteer and career roles. It also includes educators, em...

How can a single professional voice influence the legislative landscape of the EMS profession? In this episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth sits down with Rob Lawrence of Prodigy EMS, who is the current executive director of the California Ambulance Association. Rob joins the show during the EMS Association Summit to discuss the vital role of advocacy at every level of government. The conversation explores how every Clinician acts as a politician when they educate local and federal offi...