Validated: The IBSC Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/validated-the-ibsc-podcast Validated is the official podcast of the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC), exploring advanced paramedicine across critical care, flight, community, tactical, and wilderness medicine. Through conversations with subject matter experts and frontline clinicians, we go beyond the exam to examine real-world decision-making, professional growth, and what it truly means to be validated in today’s EMS environment. @2026 IBSC ad31b592-450b-53aa-9837-3013e295d5b6 yes en Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:09:39 -0400 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:10:03 -0400 http://www.ibsc.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/BbGOaELIb_s4JfUWUkcwf-Jpq6Djo5-9vKYBAHMd02Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zZGJh/MTBkYTlhNmM2ZjQ2/YWMzOTVkNjRmODgz/MjBjZS5wbmc.jpg Validated: The IBSC Podcast http://www.ibsc.org episodic BluePulse Media, LLC Validated is the official podcast of the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC), exploring advanced paramedicine across critical care, flight, community, tactical, and wilderness medicine. Through conversations with subject matter experts and frontline clinicians, we go beyond the exam to examine real-world decision-making, professional growth, and what it truly means to be validated in today’s EMS environment. Validated is the official podcast of the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC), exploring advanced paramedicine across critical care, flight, community, tactical, and wilderness medicine. Paramedics, Prehospital, Critical Care, WIlderness, Tactical International Board of Specialty Certifications mike@bluepulsemedia.com No No Microcredentials: Building Specialized Expertise in Critical Care Transport 3 3 Microcredentials: Building Specialized Expertise in Critical Care Transport full 142e7cfe-1bef-440c-96ca-7f11baba4d74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdda69e5 In Episode 3 of Validated, Mike Verkest and John Clark are joined by IBSC CEO Graham Pierce and Hanna Thompson, a paramedic and educator with Life Link III, to explore the growing role of microcredentials in critical care transport.

The conversation focuses on the IBSC Maternal-Fetal Transport Microcredential, why it was developed, and how focused credentials can help clinicians strengthen their knowledge in high-risk, highly specialized areas of patient care. The group discusses the rigorous process behind creating a psychometrically sound exam, the growing need for maternal transport expertise, and how third-party validation can improve clinician confidence, team readiness, professional recognition, and potentially patient outcomes.

Hanna also shares how earning the credential has directly influenced her clinical practice, helped her support transport partners, and strengthened her ability to care for critically ill maternal patients.

We also looks ahead at other potential microcredentials, including blood administration, ultrasound, 12-lead ECG interpretation, and other emerging areas of paramedic practice.

To learn more about the Maternal-Fetal Transport Microcredential, visit:
https://www.ibscertifications.org/roles/maternal-fetal-transport

]]> In Episode 3 of Validated, Mike Verkest and John Clark are joined by IBSC CEO Graham Pierce and Hanna Thompson, a paramedic and educator with Life Link III, to explore the growing role of microcredentials in critical care transport.

The conversation focuses on the IBSC Maternal-Fetal Transport Microcredential, why it was developed, and how focused credentials can help clinicians strengthen their knowledge in high-risk, highly specialized areas of patient care. The group discusses the rigorous process behind creating a psychometrically sound exam, the growing need for maternal transport expertise, and how third-party validation can improve clinician confidence, team readiness, professional recognition, and potentially patient outcomes.

Hanna also shares how earning the credential has directly influenced her clinical practice, helped her support transport partners, and strengthened her ability to care for critically ill maternal patients.

We also looks ahead at other potential microcredentials, including blood administration, ultrasound, 12-lead ECG interpretation, and other emerging areas of paramedic practice.

To learn more about the Maternal-Fetal Transport Microcredential, visit:
https://www.ibscertifications.org/roles/maternal-fetal-transport

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:09:27 -0400 BluePulse Media, LLC BluePulse Media, LLC 2294 In Episode 3 of Validated, Mike Verkest and John Clark are joined by IBSC CEO Graham Pierce and Hanna Thompson, a paramedic and educator with Life Link III, to explore the growing role of microcredentials in critical care transport.

The conversation focuses on the IBSC Maternal-Fetal Transport Microcredential, why it was developed, and how focused credentials can help clinicians strengthen their knowledge in high-risk, highly specialized areas of patient care. The group discusses the rigorous process behind creating a psychometrically sound exam, the growing need for maternal transport expertise, and how third-party validation can improve clinician confidence, team readiness, professional recognition, and potentially patient outcomes.

Hanna also shares how earning the credential has directly influenced her clinical practice, helped her support transport partners, and strengthened her ability to care for critically ill maternal patients.

We also looks ahead at other potential microcredentials, including blood administration, ultrasound, 12-lead ECG interpretation, and other emerging areas of paramedic practice.

To learn more about the Maternal-Fetal Transport Microcredential, visit:
https://www.ibscertifications.org/roles/maternal-fetal-transport

]]> Paramedics, Prehospital, Critical Care, WIlderness, Tactical No Episode 2: Building the Blueprint: The Hospital Paramedic Survey 2 2 Episode 2: Building the Blueprint: The Hospital Paramedic Survey full 277c269e-027a-4cbb-a8bc-def6371ee567 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c8694d9 In Episode 2 of Validated: The Official Podcast of the IBSC, Mike Verkest and John Clark continue the conversation around the developing hospital-based paramedic certification. This episode breaks down the next major step in the process: the national survey built from the job task analysis.

John explains why community input matters, how the survey helps shape the future exam blueprint, and why both supporters and skeptics should take part. The discussion also tackles common concerns around “money grab” criticism, the role of board certification in defining paramedic practice inside hospital systems, and how this credential may create new career pathways for experienced clinicians.

Listeners will also hear what happens after the survey closes, including psychometric review, development of the detailed content outline, item writing, beta testing, and the anticipated path toward launch.

Survey Link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019ddc129c78779aa195152209566c4c 

]]> In Episode 2 of Validated: The Official Podcast of the IBSC, Mike Verkest and John Clark continue the conversation around the developing hospital-based paramedic certification. This episode breaks down the next major step in the process: the national survey built from the job task analysis.

John explains why community input matters, how the survey helps shape the future exam blueprint, and why both supporters and skeptics should take part. The discussion also tackles common concerns around “money grab” criticism, the role of board certification in defining paramedic practice inside hospital systems, and how this credential may create new career pathways for experienced clinicians.

Listeners will also hear what happens after the survey closes, including psychometric review, development of the detailed content outline, item writing, beta testing, and the anticipated path toward launch.

Survey Link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019ddc129c78779aa195152209566c4c 

]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 06:11:46 -0400 BluePulse Media, LLC BluePulse Media, LLC 2071 In Episode 2 of Validated: The Official Podcast of the IBSC, Mike Verkest and John Clark continue the conversation around the developing hospital-based paramedic certification. This episode breaks down the next major step in the process: the national survey built from the job task analysis.

John explains why community input matters, how the survey helps shape the future exam blueprint, and why both supporters and skeptics should take part. The discussion also tackles common concerns around “money grab” criticism, the role of board certification in defining paramedic practice inside hospital systems, and how this credential may create new career pathways for experienced clinicians.

Listeners will also hear what happens after the survey closes, including psychometric review, development of the detailed content outline, item writing, beta testing, and the anticipated path toward launch.

Survey Link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019ddc129c78779aa195152209566c4c 

]]> Paramedics, Prehospital, Critical Care, WIlderness, Tactical No Episode 1: The Future of the Hospital Based Paramedic 1 1 Episode 1: The Future of the Hospital Based Paramedic full 20469d3c-e6aa-4406-8a43-6ecf6e47075b https://share.transistor.fm/s/727d485d Welcome to the debut episode of Validated: The International Board of Specialty Certification Podcast. Host Mike Verkest is joined by John Clark to discuss the launch of the podcast and the exciting work underway to develop a new certification pathway for hospital paramedics. Together, they break down how paramedics are already thriving in emergency departments, ICUs, cath labs, rapid response teams, and other in-hospital roles—and why national standards and credentialing matter now more than ever.

You’ll also hear insights from subject matter experts who recently gathered in Dallas to help define the future of the profession through a formal job task analysis. From career growth and team-based care to expanding opportunities across healthcare, this episode explores how paramedics continue to evolve far beyond the ambulance.

For more information, check out https://www.ibsc.org
http://www.bluepulsemedia.com

]]> Welcome to the debut episode of Validated: The International Board of Specialty Certification Podcast. Host Mike Verkest is joined by John Clark to discuss the launch of the podcast and the exciting work underway to develop a new certification pathway for hospital paramedics. Together, they break down how paramedics are already thriving in emergency departments, ICUs, cath labs, rapid response teams, and other in-hospital roles—and why national standards and credentialing matter now more than ever.

You’ll also hear insights from subject matter experts who recently gathered in Dallas to help define the future of the profession through a formal job task analysis. From career growth and team-based care to expanding opportunities across healthcare, this episode explores how paramedics continue to evolve far beyond the ambulance.

For more information, check out https://www.ibsc.org
http://www.bluepulsemedia.com

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:04:29 -0400 BluePulse Media, LLC BluePulse Media, LLC 1819 Welcome to the debut episode of Validated: The International Board of Specialty Certification Podcast. Host Mike Verkest is joined by John Clark to discuss the launch of the podcast and the exciting work underway to develop a new certification pathway for hospital paramedics. Together, they break down how paramedics are already thriving in emergency departments, ICUs, cath labs, rapid response teams, and other in-hospital roles—and why national standards and credentialing matter now more than ever.

You’ll also hear insights from subject matter experts who recently gathered in Dallas to help define the future of the profession through a formal job task analysis. From career growth and team-based care to expanding opportunities across healthcare, this episode explores how paramedics continue to evolve far beyond the ambulance.

For more information, check out https://www.ibsc.org
http://www.bluepulsemedia.com

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