EMS Education—Beyond PowerPoint
Dive into the innovative methods for engaging EMS students beyond traditional PowerPoint lectures. Participants will explore hands-on activities, community-building behaviors, and scenario-based learning techniques designed to enhance critical thinking and retention in emergency medical services education. Attendees will gain practical strategies for implementing interactive exercises that mimic real-life situations, fostering a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for the demands of the field. Whether you are a new educator or an experienced trainer looking to refresh your teaching style, the session offers valuable insights to make your classroom come alive.
- By the end of the course, the attendee will be able to list the principles of adult learning theory.
- By the end of the course, the attendee will be able to conduct classroom activities that can be used to build community among students.
- By the end of the course, the attendee will be able to conduct classroom activities that can replace classroom lectures.
- Training and Preparedness: Learn how to prepare and train EMS teams for ventilatory management in unpredictable and resource-limited scenarios.
- Question and Answer: Engage in a moderated discussion with experts to explore real-world applications and case studies.
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Dive into the innovative methods for engaging EMS students beyond traditional PowerPoint lectures. Participants will explore hands-on activities, community-building behaviors, and scenario-based learning techniques designed to enhance critical thinking and retention in emergency medical services education.
Attendees will gain practical strategies for implementing interactive exercises that mimic real-life situations, fostering a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for the demands of the field. Whether you are a new educator or an experienced trainer looking to refresh your teaching style, the session offers valuable insights to make your classroom come alive.
- By the end of the course, the attendee will be able to list the principles of adult learning theory.
- By the end of the course, the attendee will be able to conduct classroom activities that can be used to build community among students.
- By the end of the course, the attendee will be able to conduct classroom activities that can replace classroom lectures.
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Michael Kaduce, MPS, NRPDirectorFalck Health InstituteMichael Kaduce, MPS, NRP is the director of the Falck Health Institute, where he leads the initial education initiatives for Falck. Michael began his EMS journey as an EMT in Iowa and later became a paramedic/firefighter for the Urbandale Fire Department. After four years, Michael became an EMS Educator at the University of Iowa, providing EMT and paramedic initial and continuing education. Michael then joined the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care at the David Geffen School of Medicine as the EMT program director, overseeing the country's largest EMT education program for 6 years. He has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security and Public Health. Michael has been published on prehospital patient care and EMS educational best practices and serves as an author for the most widely used EMT and paramedic textbooks. Michael is the West Coast representative for the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Board of Directors and has taught NAEMT courses around the globe. Michael is also a research associate for the UCLA Prehospital Care Research Forum.
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