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All Fisdap test items now adhere to 2015 CPR & ECC Guidelines
We are pleased to announce that all Fisdap test items now adhere to 2015 Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. As of Aug 24, 2016, students will be tested on the new guidelines. -
Fisdap exams to be updated to 2015 CPR and ECC Guidelines by August 1, 2016
Last October, the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and American Heart Association released their 2015 updates to the guidelines for CPR and ECC. -
Did you miss last week's Fisdap Assessments webinar? If so, you can still watch it now.
Learn why Fisdap assessments are in a class of their own by watching this recorded webinar: -
New to Fisdap?
Fisdap 101 Orientation is the perfect place to start. -
Our new AEMT Readiness Exam 1 (ARE1) is here!
After a successful and rigorous content validation phase, we at Fisdap are excited to announce the release of the new AEMT Readiness Exam 1 (ARE1). -
Fisdap Joins Forces with Jones & Bartlett Learning
Fisdap has joined forces with Jones & Bartlett Learning (JB Learning), a leading provider of educational resources and learning technology for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). -
What is an Exam Blueprint?
Testing is a complex subject area. We’ve spent some time this year explaining the basics of Cut Scores and Exam Validity to help EMS educators ensure the tests they’re administering provide good evidence of the student’s knowledge. -
NREMT Recertification Update: the National Continued Competency Project (NCCP)
Change is afoot in EMS. With the new National Education Standards, the scope of practice has changed for Paramedics and EMTs. The NREMT is piloting a new initial certification model with the Paramedic Psychomotor Competency Package (Check out this blog post for more information on the PPCP pilot). -
How to Set a Cut Score
There are many ways to construct an exam. You can use short answer questions, fill in the blank questions, multiple-choice questions, true/false questions, essay questions: the possibilities are endless! When it comes to grading that exam, some questions have a single correct answer and some are graded on the accuracy and quality of the response. -
What is Exam Validity?
Validity is the most important factor to consider when developing an exam, not least of all because of its significance to the CoAEMSP for program accreditation. But what does it mean?
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Customer Spotlight Q&A: Jason Marquez, EMT-P President and CEO, First Response Training Group Orlando, Florida
Jason Marquez, EMT-P, President and CEO, First Response Training Group Orlando, Florida, talks about his experience using the Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Twelfth Edition and Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets, Ninth Edition.Full story
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Customer Spotlight: St. George Fire Protection District Prepares the Next Generation of EMTs with the PSG EMT Training Solution
Justin Arnone, Chief of Medical Services at St. George Fire Protection District, talks about his organization's success using the PSG EMT 12E training solution and Navigate to train and prepare the next generation of EMTs.Full story
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Recognizing the Symptoms of Hypothermia: What You Need to Know
Hypothermia happens when heat loss occurs faster than heat production and the body’s core temperature falls below 95°F (35°C). One incorrect assumption associated with hypothermia is that it only relates to cold outdoor exposure. Hypothermia can happen any time of year and can even happen indoors on a sunny summer day.Full story
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Medical Director Discusses the Importance of Evidence-Based Content for EMS Recertification
Evidence-based medicine uses the scientific method to organize and apply current data to improve health care decisions. Despite its ubiquitous usage in health care, it is relatively new to prehospital care. Is it time for a change?Full story
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A Guide to Pediatric Pain Management for Emergency Responders
The approach to pediatric pain control has undergone significant changes. Dr. Rudy Kink shares how EMS providers can deliver compassionate care to children.Full story
