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Inside EMS Podcast: Can you become paramedic in 2 weeks?

Chris and Kelly also talk about situational awareness in light of recent events that continue to put paramedics and EMTs in danger

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In this week’s Inside EMS podcast, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss situational awareness in light of recent events that continue to put paramedics and EMTs in danger.

“It has been dangerous for us out there for quite some time and we always need to keep up our situational awareness and keep our heads on a swivel,” Kelly said.

Chris and Kelly also debate nursing versus paramedicine in their clinical issue. The discussion comes from a recent announcement by Creighton (Neb.) University offering a paramedic bridge program that’s awarding certain allied health care professionals to achieve their paramedic certification in two weeks.

They also interview Dan Limmer, author, national speaker and president of Limmer Creative, about the future of EMS education. Dan also gives an overview of his new educational apps.

Dan is offering a 20 percent discount to Inside EMS podcast listeners by using the promotional code “Ambodriver.” You can purchase and download via iTunes, Google Play or on the web.

Here are links to some of the articles and other items mentioned on the show:

Mo. man drives son to hospital after confusion over 911 call

Better mobile phone tech could solve rural EMS dispatch issues

15 killed in 53 Chicago shootings over holiday weekend

Without federal action, states move on long-term care

Medic chased by knife-wielding man he revived

Escaping Violent Encounters: Where you stand could save your life

Limmer Creative’s new trauma app helps paramedic students study for the NRP

Innovation Zone: EMS exam preparation

The Inside EMS podcast is a regular expert discussion of hot topics, clinical issues, operational and leadership lessons for EMTs, paramedics and chiefs