Documentation is the single most common procedure in EMS. Poor documentation contributes to adverse legal outcomes, clinical errors and can hinder, or even end, the career of an individual EMT. There’s not much instructional time in our initial training to develop good documentation skills. With so much riding on this skill, it's a shame that we don't train for excellence. This workshop takes a fresh look at teaching students what to write and how to write it. No need to become an English teacher, or revamp an existing training program, instructors will learn how to add as much as 5 hours of documentation instruction without changing their current syllabus. During this highly interactive workshop instructors will investigate classroom practices that turn experience in the field into words on a PCR.
Learning Objectives:

Discover methods to incorporate documentation instruction into their existing training program.
Participants will encounter instructional methods that help students translate field experiences into effective, clinically appropriate writing.
Participants will examine effective Q/A practices including self assessment and external Q/A Explore common free tools for effective writing.