We are EMS Educators

What does it really take to prepare EMS students for success on the National Registry exam and in the field? In this episode of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians focused We Are EMS Educators podcast, Dan Limmer, Chuck Elias, and Todd Vreeland sit down with Terry Agadi, Education Stakeholder Relations Program Manager at the National Registry, for a candid conversation about modern EMS education, exam readiness, and clinical judgment.Terry shares insights from decades in EMS as a provider, instructor, state education leader, and now national educator advocate. The discussion covers the biggest challenges facing EMS students today, including study habits, confidence, time management, technology-enhanced exam items, and the growing importance of clinical reasoning over memorization.You’ll also hear practical strategies educators can use immediately:Building stronger study habits and retention techniquesPreparing students for technology-enhanced and clinical judgment questionsTeaching beyond memorization toward patient-centered decision makingSupporting students through stress, burnout, and real-world barriersUnderstanding recent National Registry exam and website changesWhether you teach EMTs, paramedics, or are preparing students for certification, this episode offers a clear look at where EMS education is headed and how educators can better prepare the next generation of clinicians