The hidden curriculum in EMS education: Teaching the good, the bad and the ugly

Published: Nov. 4, 2022, 4:33 p.m.

This episode of Inside EMS is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit\xa0lexipol.com.\nCohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the "hidden curriculum" in EMS education on this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, differentiating the fine line between a discussion of the educational components, the potentiality for bad habits and "lore" of EMS \u2013 and all three have a place. The duo makes the case for balance when teaching about the good, the bad and the ugly of an EMS career.\xa0\nThe discussion also touches on valuing\xa0experience over evidence-based medicine, how to take the ego out of the educational process, and instructor tips for teaching flexibility and the importance of doing the right thing as a matter of principle to students.\xa0\nAdditional EMS education resources:\xa0\nPassion: Is it required to teach EMS?\nAddressing toxic heroism in the EMS education system\nHow to recognize lazy students, bad instructors