Elise Oberliesen, Author at Distance CME

About Elise Oberliesen

Elise Oberliesen has 15 years of combined media and marketing experience. Her work appears on corporate blogs and publications, such as the LA Times, Chicago Tribune and AARP. Her specialties include healthcare, high tech and finance. Elise is a member of the Association of Healthcare Journalists and founder of Big Mountain Media.

February 2020

Apps for first responders showing their worth in the field

By Elise Oberliesen|2021-01-05T13:44:16-05:00February 19th, 2020|Categories: In the field|

Mobile apps designed for first responders promise to increase the quality of care patients receive. By making patient data more accessible, these apps can allow first responders to properly care for the patient, even if they have drug allergies or other extenuating conditions. Currently undergoing beta testing at King's Daughters Medical Center (KDMC) in Brookaven, Mississippi, these apps could save lives by saving time.

March 2020

Child care for EMS professionals: Finding reliable options

By Elise Oberliesen|2020-06-18T16:12:35-04:00March 11th, 2020|Categories: EMS life|

Balancing your personal life with your EMS career can be a challenge. We look into some options for child care for EMS professionals.

NREMT recertification deadline: What the extension means for you

By Elise Oberliesen|2020-06-22T13:36:22-04:00March 23rd, 2020|Categories: EMS education|

We spoke with several experts on the NREMT recertification deadline, why the decision was made, and what it means for EMS providers going forward.

April 2020

911 dispatchers and PTSD: Why dispatchers face mental health issues

By Elise Oberliesen|2020-06-18T16:10:32-04:00April 1st, 2020|Categories: EMS mental health|

911 dispatchers are just as likely to suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as EMS and other first responders. We spoke with a former 911 dispatcher about her experiences, and discuss recent research around first responder jobs and mental health.

First responder shortage: Finding ways to fill the gaps during COVID-19

By Elise Oberliesen|2020-06-18T16:06:03-04:00April 22nd, 2020|Categories: EMS career|

As COVID-19 continues to spread, first responder shortages are becoming a real threat and states are calling on retirees and volunteers to help.

EMS testing gone wrong: Cheating and falsifying documents

By Elise Oberliesen|2020-06-18T16:07:07-04:00April 29th, 2020|Categories: EMS education|

Though it doesn't happen often, people who cheat during EMS testing or falsify the necessary documents for certification face severe consequences.

May 2020

EMS Week: Reminding first responders how much you matter

By Elise Oberliesen|2020-06-18T16:03:07-04:00May 18th, 2020|Categories: EMS life|

We reflect on the impact COVID-19 will have on EMS Week and share some ideas on how EMS can still celebrate this week set aside in their honor.

June 2020

Disaster response: EMS and first responders heed the call

By Elise Oberliesen|2020-06-18T16:00:00-04:00June 10th, 2020|Categories: In the field, EMS career|

Disaster response can be a way for first responders to help communities and earn a little extra money - but make sure to take care of yourself out there.