In this week’s Registry Insider podcast, host Bill Seifert, CEO of the National Registry of EMTs, is joined by Jay Scott from the Commission for Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). Together, they discuss the role of CAPCE in ensuring that EMS practitioners receive high-quality, innovative, and evidence-based continuing education. Jay explains the course and organizational accreditation processes, which help maintain relevant and dynamic education standards. They also highlight CAPCE's new data-sharing initiatives, including real-time course completion reporting and a newly developed mobile app that simplifies record-keeping for EMS clinicians. The episode emphasizes the importance of evolving EMS education to meet the rapidly changing demands of the field.

In this episode, Registry Insider host Bill Seifarth, CEO of the National Registry of EMTs, sits down with Dr. George Hatch from CoAEMSP to discuss the significance of accreditation in EMS education. They explore how accreditation has evolved since its inception in 1978, its critical role in ensuring high educational standards for paramedics, and its upcoming expansion to Advanced EMT programs. Dr. Hatch highlights the value of accreditation in protecting the public and enhancing educational quality, emphasizing the collaborative efforts between CoAEMSP and the National Registry to uphold these standards and prepare competent EMS professionals.

In this episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth sits down with Donnie Woodyard, Executive Director of the EMS Compact, to explore the transformative impact of interstate agreements on EMS licensure. They discuss how the EMS Compact enables EMS professionals to have their licenses recognized across state lines, allowing for greater mobility and faster response times, particularly in non-emergency situations. Woodyard also highlights the Compact’s role in ensuring public protection and outlines its ambitious vision for nationwide adoption. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about the future of EMS in the U.S.