How do you take decades of experience as a paramedic and educator and turn it into a platform designed to change how an entire profession learns?
In Episode 6 of The DOHP Signal, Derek O. Hanley speaks with James DiClemente, founder of Prodigy EMS, about his journey through emergency medical services, the shortcomings he saw in traditional continuing education, and the ideas that ultimately led to the creation of Prodigy.
Their conversation explores the evolution of online EMS education and where it may be heading next, including the rapidly emerging role of artificial intelligence. James shares what he's already seeing from AI and considers how new technology may reshape both educators' roles and providers' learning experiences.
The discussion also moves beyond education into advocacy and storytelling. James discusses Prodigy's support for the documentary Honorable But Broken: EMS in Crisis and other film projects the organization has supported as part of a broader commitment to providers and the EMS community.
At its core, the episode asks a larger question: What does it look like to build a successful company while remaining genuinely invested in advancing the profession it serves?
It's a conversation about EMS, education, entrepreneurship, technology, storytelling, and where the profession goes from here.
Connect with today's guest:
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Prodigy EMS: https://www.prodigyems.com/
Connect with DOHP:
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Website: https://dohp.net
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thatsDOHP
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsdohp
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