How should we best acquire medical knowledge and skills so that we can easily retrieve and effectively use them in the field? Now that we are past the stressful March 31st recert deadline, hosts Maia Dorsett, Hilary Gates and Rob Lawrence delve into the issues surrounding EMS recertification and continuing education. Special guest Ethan Setnik, Chief Technology Officer at Prodigy EMS, offers unique insights into the design of learning from his perspective as a system engineer.
We know that the typical last-minute rush to recertify isn’t the most effective approach to learning, so listen and be inspired by evidence-based strategies for better knowledge retention. We discuss effortful retrieval, spaced repetition, and interleaving to enhance learning and improve clinical practice. Ethan shares insights about the ways technology and system design can support continuous competency and self-directed learning, moving beyond simply “checking the box” to fostering a meaningful educational journey for EMS clinicians.
Mentioned in the episode:
The graph of recert volume at Prodigy EMS: https://postimg.cc/6T7ShPYB
"Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning" https://a.co/d/0n5zMCr
Learning by Scientific Design: https://www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-resources/learning-by-scientific-design
Ginger Locke highlights the episode's key points with her "Mindset Minute."
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