Registry Insider

ALS practice continues to evolve, and certification must evolve with it. In Episode 70 of Registry Insider, we explained how the ALS Practice Analysis helps ensure National Registry certification examinations continue to reflect the work EMS clinicians perform every day. As part of this process, surveys were emailed to a randomly selected group of Paramedics and Advanced EMTs. Not everyone will receive one. But, if you were selected, please take the time to complete it. Your experience and ...

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...