About this episode

Dr. Jason Hine discusses the science behind procedural skill acquisition and retention in EMS training.

Most EMS skills training creates an illusion of competence. You drill a procedure, check a box, and move on. But what does the research actually show about competency and retention? Dr. Jason Hine (EM physician, SimKit founder) breaks down the actual science of procedural skill acquisition: S-curves, encoding and consolidation, retrieval practice, and why expensive simulation labs often underperform cheap, high-rep lo-fi tools. Plus: a big announcement about SimKit and The Loud & Clear Fellowship. Book a Free Coaching Call at emspodcast.com/free-coaching-call Sign up for the weekly newsletter at emspodcast.com/newsletter SimKit - https://simkit.co Made to Stick - https://amzn.to/4d5B5qA American Burn Association / ABLS: Enter the ABLS giveaway by June 30, 2026; the winner will be selected July 1, 2026. Loud & Clear listeners also get 10% off ABLS Now through August 31, 2026. Details: https://bit.ly/aba-loud-clear

People in this episode

Host: Ross Orpet

Guest: Dr. Jason Hine

Topics covered

• procedural skills
• competency
• skill retention
• EMS training
• simulation labs
• educational techniques

Keywords

• EMS
• procedural skills
• competency
• retention
• simulation
• training techniques
• skill acquisition

Sponsors

American Burn Association

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SimKit, American Burn Association, ABLS

Products: Made to Stick

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