How do you evaluate student competence beyond a written examination? Assessment in EMS education requires looking at the whole picture to ensure future Clinicians are ready for the field.

In this episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth connects with Dennis Edgerly, Director for the EMS Academy at Arapahoe Community College. Filmed on location at the Accreditcon conference in New Orleans, they dive into the essential components of student and program assessment.

The conversation focuses on balancing cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains to ensure comprehensive student development. Dennis outlines how the affective domain serves as a daily continuum rather than an isolated unit, highlighting the importance of evaluating professional presentation, preparation, and peer interaction. They also discuss utilizing the clinical judgment model to build deeper examination questions, moving away from superficial recall and aligning classroom education with real-world practice.

Watch the full episode to learn more about optimizing your program assessment tools and leveraging National Registry blueprints for student success.