Alex Dougherty is a master’s student who also earned his bachelor’s degree in paramedicine from EKU. He’s currently a graduate assistant for the Emergency Medical Care degree program. When asked about why he was so passionate about EMS, he had this to say, “Paramedicine became a passion for me when I was a junior in...Read More

EMS is a crossroads unseen since the early 1970s. Make sure when your career in EMS is over that it occurs on your terms and not because of an unwise action that you should have foreseen.  Make it fun while it lasts!Read More

This is my second semester teaching at EKU, but I graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences in 2007 and stayed connected with EKU as a member of the International Alumni Association Board of Directors.Read More

Over the last four decades, many in the field of EMS have called for more education in emergency medical services (EMS) leadership. According to Time Magazine, EMS is projected to grow an astounding 22% over the next ten years.Read More

A recent Chicago research paper, “Outcomes of Basic Versus Advanced Life Support for Out-of-Hospital Medical Emergencies,” analyzed the outcomes of patients who received advanced life (ALS) support versus basic life support (BLS) and the impact on mortality. It’s certainly created an uproar in the EMS community. Read More

Time management and organization are the keys to success when it comes to online learning. One way to achieve more effective time management skills is to create a personalized “to-do” list for yourself. Below are some helpful tips to get you started:Read More

One of the trials for civilian EMS agencies is determining how military training and the experience that those medics possess correspond to the civilian state EMS requirements.  Read More

Advancement as a paramedic, just like time, stands still for no person. If you are not preparing now for your future, you are, in reality, moving backward as others pass you by! Regardless of the career that you choose, it’s imperative that you continue growing, improving and advancing. Nowhere is that more true than in...Read More

So, you’re a student. You tell folks you’re taking classes with EKU Online. Perhaps you tell your buddies at work. And the questions start: What? Where? Really? Regardless of age or background, almost everyone’s prior experience as a student has been sitting in a classroom with others listening to someone like me, your instructor, add to the...Read More

How do I become a paramedic? Do I need a degree to be successful in the short term? Will those needs change in the long term?Read More