Explore our collection of podcasts and videos to deepen your understanding of the United States EMS Compact, its impact on interstate practice, and the future of EMS mobility.

Podcast & Video Links

EMS Compact 101: A Comprehensive Overview

In this one-hour presentation, Executive Director Donnie Woodyard Jr., MAML, NRP, explains the purpose, structure, and impact of the United States EMS Compact. Designed for EMS Clinicians, Agency Administrators, and policymakers, this comprehensive overview highlights how the Compact enables cross-state practice, strengthens public protection, and supports workforce mobility across member states.

Test Your Knowledge

After watching the video, take the Introduction to the EMS Compact Quiz to check your understanding of key concepts and earn a perfect score!

Prodigy Talk

In the latest edition of Prodigy Talk, Rob Lawrence chats with Donnie Woodyard Jr., MAML, NRP, WP-C, Executive Director of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice, otherwise known as the United States EMS Compact.

JEMS: Getting Questions Answered about the EMS Compact

EMS P.O.D. host Douglas Randell spreads knowledge about the EMS Compact. Joining him are Donnie Woodyard, Executive Director of the EMS Compact, and Kraig Kinney, Indiana EMS State Director.

Registry Insider - Ep.16: Understanding the Purpose and Importance of the EMS Compact

In this episode of Registry Insider, host Bill Seifarth sits down with Donnie Woodyard, Executive Director of the EMS Compact, to explore the transformative impact of interstate agreements on EMS licensure. They discuss how the Compact enables EMS professionals to have their licenses recognized across state lines, allowing for greater mobility and faster response times. Woodyard also highlights the Compact’s role in ensuring public protection and its vision for nationwide adoption.

EMS Evolution: Episode 25 – Interstate Compacts 101: Foundations, History, and Types

Episode 25 explores the foundations and history of interstate compacts. Learn why compacts are vital tools for cooperation between states and how they influence policy across the nation.

EMS Evolution: Episode 26 – The EMS Compact: Privilege to Practice, Benefits, and Busting Myths

This episode takes a closer look at how the EMS Compact empowers clinicians to practice across state lines, clarifies misconceptions, and improves access to emergency medical services through standardized licensure mobility.

What Does “EMS Agency Affiliation” Mean? | Understanding the EMS Compact Requirement

What does EMS agency affiliation really mean under the United States EMS Compact, and how do EMS clinicians meet this requirement? In this video, Executive Director Donnie Woodyard Jr., MAML, NRP, explains how agency affiliation connects an EMS clinician’s Compact Privilege to Practice with their active role in patient care.

Meet Your Regulator: Featuring Executive Director Donnie Woodyard Jr.

Executive Director Donnie Woodyard Jr. was featured on the podcast Meet Your Regulator! In this episode, Donnie explains how the United States EMS Compact transforms a single state EMS license into a recognized Privilege to Practice across member states. From wildfires and hurricanes to staffing shortages and clinical rotations, this “always-on” Compact helps EMS clinicians respond faster while maintaining strong public protection.

Visit the EMS Compact YouTube Channel

Our official YouTube channel hosts educational videos that explore the United States EMS Compact’s mission, benefits, and impact on EMS clinicians and public safety. All Commission meetings are recorded and posted to ensure transparency and public access.