The future of EMS depends on research that drives better decisions, stronger systems, and improved patient care. In this episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth sits down with the National Registry's three current EMS Research Fellows to discuss their journeys into research, the groundbreaking projects they're leading, and how the fellowship is shaping the next generation of EMS scientists. From workforce resilience and cardiac arrest research to airway management and public hea...

Delivering a death notification is one of the most challenging tasks an EMS clinician can face, yet many are called to perform it without prior formal training. In this episode of Registry Insider, Bill Seifarth sits down with Dr. Maia Dorsett, New York State Medical Director and National Registry Board Member, to discuss the critical importance of educating Clinicians on death notifications before they enter the field. Dr. Dorsett outlines how applying a structured framework, such as a griev...

Are you preparing your EMS students to simply pass an examination, or are you truly preparing them for the realities of the field? In this episode of the Registry Insider podcast, Bill Seifarth sat down with Dr. Lance Villers from UT San Antonio. Together, they explored the critical shift from basic educational effectiveness to true field readiness. Dr. Villers introduced four foundational pillars designed to help educators bridge the gap between classroom learning and real world performance...

How do you evaluate student competence beyond a written examination? Assessment in EMS education requires looking at the whole picture to ensure future Clinicians are ready for the field. In this episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth connects with Dennis Edgerly, Director for the EMS Academy at Arapahoe Community College. Filmed on location at the Accreditcon conference in New Orleans, they dive into the essential components of student and program assessment. The conversation focu...

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 ...