How to continue EMT, paramedic course instruction during COVID-19 pandemic

EMS instructors learn about webcasting, screencasting and other tools to continue class instruction and prepare students for testing

Universities and colleges across the U.S. and Canada are closing or limiting access to students and instructors because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to Rob Theriault, a long-time paramedic instructor and educational technology expert, discuss available methods for continuing EMT and paramedic class on this special episode of Inside EMS. Greg Friese, EMS1 editor-in-chief, and a former co-host of the EMSEduCast, asks Theriault about easy to use tools for webcasting, screencasting, quizzes and how to use YouTube.

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