Upgrading EMS education: Goodbye skill sheets, psychomotor exam

Published: Feb. 11, 2022, 7:22 p.m.

b'In this episode of\\xa0Inside EMS, co-hosts\\xa0Chris Cebollero\\xa0and\\xa0Kelly Grayson\\xa0discuss the launch of the EMS Trend Survey 2022, which will provide the data for the 7th annual EMS Trend Report. During the conversation, the hosts emphasize the importance of field providers participating in the survey.\\xa0\\n"This is their opportunity to have their voices heard," Cebollero said.\\nGrayson echoed his sentiment.\\xa0"This is a chance to take stewardship of our profession," he said.\\xa0\\nThe pair also discuss Grayson\'s recent article, "Whatever will we do without the skill sheets?"\\xa0regarding NREMT\'s plan to sunset\\xa0skill sheets for paramedic certification, and what other changes are needed in EMS edcuation.\\nCebollero and Grayson also discuss a recent news item from Lexington, Kentucky, that found a nearly 7% decrease in call volume due to the area\'s robust community paramedicine program.'