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No problem - as much of this being promotional in nature, I also think, even if this were not my program, that the timliness and importance of RDD training is something that is worth discussing outside of promotional based conversation.

Our training is web based at this time. We do provide acces to the course instructor using the course specific message board which you have access to upon registration. You may demo the course prior to registration as well. We are accredited through the Continuing Education Certification...

A little off topic but I have to say it... In response to JeepMedics earlier question to me about the acceptance of our courses in Virginia. Our featured course about how to respond to a RDD incident is one that I think is of critical need in our field. That being said, if anyone in VA want to...

Based on our research, Virginia does not accept web based con-ed for CEU's. If you have information that is more current please let me know. We are accredited by the Continuing Education Certification Board for EMS (www.cecbems.org), which is automatically accepted by NR and many other states...

So the test was upgraded from 8th grade to what grade level?

I think that the discussion has started to take a turn, and that's a good thing. Getting at the question or issue behing the question or issue is important, but let's not miss the origional debate - Should EMS education be standardized, and if so how and by whom? Should government partner with...

I don't disagree with you so far ast he feds paying for it - but the chances are slim to none. It would be difficult for them to give more money to one state than to another as there are people in every state who cannot afford higher education. This is why student loans exist. Now, if you want...

Your point on the lack of uniformity of classroom instruction is one positive for a blended learning program. Here, you might receive your knowledge based info (disease, ops, etc) from a standardized online course and then go to a classroom for pull through and skills demo/practice. For...

I agree with you, but my perspective is that this problems basis is in politics. Government is constantly at war with who has the decision making power, and therefore money that goes along with it; federal, state, or local government. Since each state, and even each local government in some...

Have you ever thought about contributing to online web based training as an author? Your perspective is one that I also have. It is important to know the why behind the what. My company, Trainstat.com, might make use of your knowledge/experience if you're interested.

There is a new continuing education course available online about how to respond to a RDD incident. RDD stands for Radiation Dispersal Device, and is also known as a Dirty Bomb. This course is different from most online training in that it is interactive and also includes a message board (forum)...