Platinum Educational Group

NEW FEATURE: Unified Courses/Class Creation between all PEG Products!

Aug 13, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, New Features, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

NEW FEATURE: Easier Enrollment Process for Students!

Aug 13, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, New Features, PlatinumPlanner.com, School, Student,

NEW FEATURE: Platinum Planner Student Clinical Opportunity Documentation Upgrade!

Aug 13, 2017 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, PlatinumPlanner.com, Student,

Questions regarding CoAEMSP Appendix G updates for 2019?

Jul 22, 2017 | tag(s): Instructor, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

The Truth in Validity

Jul 5, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Medical Director, Newsletter, PlatinumTests.com,

Self-Motivation: How Can I Teach it to My Students?

Jul 5, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

Why can't I get feedback on Platinum CAT exams? (Ah, but you can!)

Jul 5, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, School, Student,

Q: When setting up a class in EMSTesting, what do the different "Grade Type Descriptions" mean?

Jul 5, 2017 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A, School,

Q: When creating classes in Platinum Planner for my Paramedic course, what is the difference between a “Clinical” class and a “Field Internship” class?

May 1, 2017 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, Q&A, School,

Scenario versus Simulation: What, Where, Why, & When

May 1, 2017 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, School,

What is the purpose of the feedback option on EMSTesting and PlatinumTests?

May 1, 2017 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, School,

NEW FEATURE: Platinum Planner Mobile App 2.0 Release

Apr 4, 2017 | tag(s): Instructor, Medical Director, New Features, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, School, Student,

Truth Telling in Healthcare

Apr 4, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, PlatinumTests.com, School,

Maximize Training Evaluation: Working Smarter Not Harder

Apr 4, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, PlatinumTests.com, School,

Addressing the Third Leading Cause of Death in the United States

Apr 4, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, PlatinumTests.com, School,

Q: Is there a way that Platinum Planner can send out automated emails to clinical sites that show them what clinical shifts students are on?

Apr 4, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, Q&A, School,

Integrity - The Crucial Characteristic

Apr 3, 2017 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, School, Student,

NEW FEATURE: Upcoming opportunities for preceptors sync with their devices calendar

Apr 1, 2017 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

2017 Student Scholarships for EMS, Nursing, and Allied Health Programs!

Feb 28, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, PlatinumPlanner.com, Press Release, School,

NEW FEATURE: Module Based Testing

Feb 1, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, New Features, School,

The Difficult Task of Allied Health Educators: Preparing Students for the Real World

Jan 31, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, PlatinumTests.com, School,

Computer Adaptive Testing: A Nursing Perspective

Jan 31, 2017 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumTests.com, School,

Q: As a student, what do I do if my Course or Class isn't listed?

Jan 31, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, Q&A, School,

Progressive Testing. What is it?

Jan 31, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, School,

Evaluation of the Elusive Affective Domain

Jan 4, 2017 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Medical Director, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

NEW FEATURE: Ability to Customize Preceptor Training in Platinum Planner!

Dec 4, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

NEW FEATURE: Attendance Tracking

Dec 4, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, School,

NEW FEATURE: Enhanced Control for Shared Sites

Dec 3, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

The Unknown Patient: As Opposed to the Textbook Patient

Dec 1, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, Medical Director, Newsletter, School,

Culling the Herd: Changing our Industry One Classroom at a Time

Nov 1, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Medical Director, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

New Preceptor Verification for Instructors in Platinum Planner!

Oct 9, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, PlatinumPlanner.com,

New Features Added to the Class Test Results for Instructors in EMSTesting!

Oct 9, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, New Features,

Group Testing with EMSTesting & PlatinumTests: A Classroom Application

Oct 6, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, New Features, Newsletter, School,

Preceptors (Trained versus Verified)

Oct 6, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

The Importance of Situational Awareness

Oct 5, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, PlatinumTests.com, School, Student,

Introducing Platinum's Knowledgebase!

Oct 3, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, Medical Director, Newsletter, Q&A, Student,

New Progress Reports Feature in Platinum Planner!

Sep 6, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

Q: My students have been reporting to me that they cannot take their tests when I activate Platinum Secure Testing. Is there any advice that I can offer them to help them gain access to their tests?

Sep 6, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A,

Do you know a Nursing Student? Give them free NCLEX® prep with PlatinumTests!

Sep 6, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, New Features, Student,

Platinum Announces New Beta Feature at NAEMSE: Group Testing in EMSTesting!

Aug 11, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Medical Director, New Features, School, Student,

NAEMSE Recap

Aug 10, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

Q: In Platinum Planner, how do I change my password?

Aug 10, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, Q&A, School, Student,

Q: I used to have accounts in both Platinum Planner and EMSTesting. When I log in now though on my dashboard it only shows one of the two programs. Why can’t I access my account for the other program?

Aug 10, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, New Features, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

Overlooked EMSTesting Gems

Aug 10, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor,

Platinum Planners Updated Scenario Forms

Jul 30, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, PlatinumPlanner.com, Student,

Platinum Planner Enhances Reporting with New Skills Tracking Options

Jul 30, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

What is Assessment/Admissions Testing in EMSTesting?

Jul 30, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, New Features, School,

Platinum Planner Adds New Skill Tracking Options!

Jul 27, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

PEG Single Sign-In Feature is now live

Jul 5, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, New Features, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

Platinum’s Admission Evaluation Suite (AES) is now available in EMSTesting with Single Sign On!

Jul 4, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, School,

The Importance of Computer Adaptive Testing and Actually Training Like You Fight!

Jul 4, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Medical Director, Newsletter, School,

PEG's EMSTesting Validity

Jul 4, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Medical Director, Newsletter, School,

Q: I’ve set up a series of opportunities for my Paramedic students to sign up for, but they can’t see them as available on their end. They are also enrolled in a scenario class. Why can’t my students sign up for clinical opportunities?

Jul 3, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, Q&A,

PEG Platinum Planner Scenarios

Jun 29, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

$50 Credit to our Valued Customers in Celebration of National EMS Week!

May 16, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, School,

All of our Products. One Single Sign-in.

May 4, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Medical Director, New Features, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, School, Student,

Q: In EMSTesting.com, can my students see their questions, rationale, and the correct answers on their Computer Adaptive Tests?

May 4, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A,

The Importance of Being Able to Modify Your Tests and Scenarios in EMS Education

May 4, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, School,

Our Customer Service Team - Excellence Personified

May 4, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

Q: As a Teacher, is there a way for me to set up labs in Platinum Planner so that students can sign up for them, much like they do for clinical opportunities?

Mar 2, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, Q&A,

News from NAEMSE

Feb 8, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, School,

What is PlatinumTests.com?

Feb 8, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, Medical Director, Newsletter, School,

Why should my EMS Program use Final Exams offered by EMSTesting?

Feb 8, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, School,

Q: My students have been reporting to me that they cannot take their tests when I activate Platinum Secure Testing. Is there any advice that I can offer them to help them gain access to their tests?

Feb 8, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A,

Platinum Educational Group is proud to announce our FREE mobile app for students using Platinum Planner!

Jan 13, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, Public, School, Student,

Getting the most out of Platinum’s Computer Adaptive Testing experience (CAT)

Jan 5, 2016 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Medical Director, Newsletter, School,

FERPA - Understanding the Family Educational Right and Privacy Act

Jan 5, 2016 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, Public, School,

AHA 2015 Guidelines Update

Dec 2, 2015 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Medical Director, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, Public, School, Student,

Q: In EMSTesting.com, can my students see their questions, rationale, and the correct answers on their Computer Adaptive Tests?

Dec 2, 2015 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Medical Director, Newsletter, Q&A,

Effectively Manage Students Experiencing Program Difficulty

Nov 4, 2015 | tag(s): Events, Instructor, Medical Director, Newsletter, School,

EMSTesting & PlatinumTests now offers Platinum Secure Testing for the iPad!

Oct 7, 2015 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, New Features, Press Release, Public, Student,

How does EMSTesting.com meet CoAEMSP requirements?

Oct 7, 2015 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Public, School,

Learning Styles: Situating my Students to Maximize Success

Oct 7, 2015 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter,

Q: In Platinum Planner, when my students sign up for EMS clinical opportunities, a new message appears next to the “Category” saying: “EMS - These are intended for EMS ride along time aka Field Experience and not Field Internship”. What does that mean?

Sep 30, 2015 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, Q&A,

Q: I Can't Find the Answer In My Book?

Sep 9, 2015 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A, Student,

Does your program need access cards?

Sep 3, 2015 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, School,

Q: It looks like the student signup page for Shared Sites has changed. How is it different from the way it was before?

Sep 1, 2015 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, Q&A, Student,

What Type of Teaching is best in EMS?

Aug 31, 2015 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter,

Doesn't Everyone Know What a Cut Score Is?

Aug 19, 2015 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter,

Platinum Offering EMS and Allied Health Programs Free Testing and Scheduling Workshops

Aug 5, 2015 | tag(s): Events, Instructor, School,

Q: I noticed there were some new buttons in the "Test Questions" tab when I'm building a test in EMSTesting.com. What do these do?

Aug 4, 2015 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Q&A,

PEG 1st Annual Scholarships Recap

Aug 4, 2015 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, Public, School, Student,

What Makes Platinum Content and Tests Valid? (EMSTesting.com)

Jun 20, 2015 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, School,

Q: My students use mobile devices for their skill documentation. Is there a way for them to avoid downloading PDF’s for documentation purposes?

Jun 10, 2015 | tag(s): Instructor, PlatinumPlanner.com, Q&A,

5th Annual Higgins Lake Instructor Coordinator CE Workshop

Jun 10, 2015 | tag(s): Events, Instructor,

Q: All of the times in EMSTesting.com are set to Eastern Time. Is there a way to set the time zones to my local time?

May 2, 2015 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A, School,

EMS Week Reflection

Apr 12, 2015 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter,

Virginia Instructional Techniques, Measurement and Evaluation Workshop

Mar 5, 2015 | tag(s): Events, Instructor,

Q: I added skills to my Course in PlatinumPlanner.com but my students cannot find them in an opportunity or lab?

Feb 19, 2015 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, Q&A,

Q: My student submitted an opportunity in PlatinumPlanner.com but I cannot find it anywhere on the teacher side!

Feb 19, 2015 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, Q&A,

Q: I am a teacher and I created a class in PlatinumPlanner.com that I can see, but my students do not see it to enroll! What’s wrong?

Feb 19, 2015 | tag(s): Instructor, Newsletter, PlatinumPlanner.com, Q&A,

Q: The students in our program are actually enrolled in multiple concurrent classes in the same course(ex. Cardiology, Airway, Preparatory, etc., all being a part of “Paramedic 2015”) and we need these to all have separate grade books. Is this possible?

Feb 19, 2015 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A,

Q: Can my students see their questions, rationale, and the correct answers on their Computer Adaptive Tests?

Feb 19, 2015 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A,

Q: Is there a way to randomize test questions between students so that each student is answering the same questions on a test but in a random order?

Feb 19, 2015 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A,

Platinum Expands the Capability of Platinum Planner to allow Scheduling and Skill Tracking Across All Educational Programs

Aug 17, 2014 | tag(s): Instructor, New Features, Press Release, School,

Q: I need to print off a paper copy of the student results on a test for my records. Is there a way to do this in EMSTesting.com?

Feb 5, 2014 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A, School,

Q: I received a message that a student has requested enrollment in my class in EMSTesting.com and that I should log in to accept them, but when I go to my class the student name is not listed there. Where did they go?

Feb 5, 2014 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A,

Q: I have a student who signed up for the wrong class and his instructor accidentally accepted his enrollment and added him to the class. How do I move the student to the correct class? (EMSTesting.com)

Nov 10, 2013 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A, Student,

Q: One of our instructors is no longer teaching here. How do we assign their class to a different instructor? (EMSTesting.com)

Nov 3, 2013 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A, School,

Q: How do my students review their results once they’ve taken an adaptive test? (EMSTesting.com)

Aug 17, 2013 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A, Student,

Q: I print off my tests for students to take offline. How do I figure out their cut-score based grade for a paper and pencil test? (EMSTesting.com)

Aug 13, 2013 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A,

Q: My school requires that I allow students to retake tests and only the higher of the two grades will count toward their overall grade. How do I do this in EMSTesting.com?

Jan 20, 2013 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A,

Q: Why can't my students seem to get "Exceptional" rankings in all of their computer adaptive testing categories? (EMSTesting.com)

Jan 12, 2013 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A,

Q: When creating a class or creating a test a new provider level called "WMIP" shows up. What is this? (EMSTesting.com)

Jan 4, 2013 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter, Q&A,

Published Scores vs. Cut Scores (EMSTesting.com)

Jan 4, 2013 | tag(s): EMSTesting.com, Instructor, Newsletter,

Platinum News

NEW FEATURE: Unified Courses/Class Creation between all PEG Products!

NEW FEATURE: Easier Enrollment Process for Students!

NEW FEATURE: Platinum Planner Student Clinical Opportunity Documentation Upgrade!

Questions regarding CoAEMSP Appendix G updates for 2019?

The Truth in Validity

Self-Motivation: How Can I Teach it to My Students?

Why can't I get feedback on Platinum CAT exams? (Ah, but you can!)

Q: When setting up a class in EMSTesting, what do the different "Grade Type Descriptions" mean?

Q: When creating classes in Platinum Planner for my Paramedic course, what is the difference between a “Clinical” class and a “Field Internship” class?

Scenario versus Simulation: What, Where, Why, & When

What is the purpose of the feedback option on EMSTesting and PlatinumTests?

NEW FEATURE: Platinum Planner Mobile App 2.0 Release

Truth Telling in Healthcare

Maximize Training Evaluation: Working Smarter Not Harder

Addressing the Third Leading Cause of Death in the United States

Q: Is there a way that Platinum Planner can send out automated emails to clinical sites that show them what clinical shifts students are on?

Integrity - The Crucial Characteristic

NEW FEATURE: Upcoming opportunities for preceptors sync with their devices calendar

2017 Student Scholarships for EMS, Nursing, and Allied Health Programs!

NEW FEATURE: Module Based Testing

The Difficult Task of Allied Health Educators: Preparing Students for the Real World

Computer Adaptive Testing: A Nursing Perspective

Q: As a student, what do I do if my Course or Class isn't listed?

Progressive Testing. What is it?

Evaluation of the Elusive Affective Domain

NEW FEATURE: Ability to Customize Preceptor Training in Platinum Planner!

NEW FEATURE: Attendance Tracking

NEW FEATURE: Enhanced Control for Shared Sites

The Unknown Patient: As Opposed to the Textbook Patient

Culling the Herd: Changing our Industry One Classroom at a Time

New Preceptor Verification for Instructors in Platinum Planner!

New Features Added to the Class Test Results for Instructors in EMSTesting!

Group Testing with EMSTesting & PlatinumTests: A Classroom Application

Preceptors (Trained versus Verified)

The Importance of Situational Awareness

Introducing Platinum's Knowledgebase!

New Progress Reports Feature in Platinum Planner!

Q: My students have been reporting to me that they cannot take their tests when I activate Platinum Secure Testing. Is there any advice that I can offer them to help them gain access to their tests?

Do you know a Nursing Student? Give them free NCLEX® prep with PlatinumTests!

Platinum Announces New Beta Feature at NAEMSE: Group Testing in EMSTesting!

NAEMSE Recap

Q: In Platinum Planner, how do I change my password?

Q: I used to have accounts in both Platinum Planner and EMSTesting. When I log in now though on my dashboard it only shows one of the two programs. Why can’t I access my account for the other program?

Overlooked EMSTesting Gems

Platinum Planners Updated Scenario Forms

Platinum Planner Enhances Reporting with New Skills Tracking Options

What is Assessment/Admissions Testing in EMSTesting?

Platinum Planner Adds New Skill Tracking Options!

PEG Single Sign-In Feature is now live

Platinum’s Admission Evaluation Suite (AES) is now available in EMSTesting with Single Sign On!

The Importance of Computer Adaptive Testing and Actually Training Like You Fight!

PEG's EMSTesting Validity

Q: I’ve set up a series of opportunities for my Paramedic students to sign up for, but they can’t see them as available on their end. They are also enrolled in a scenario class. Why can’t my students sign up for clinical opportunities?

PEG Platinum Planner Scenarios

$50 Credit to our Valued Customers in Celebration of National EMS Week!

All of our Products. One Single Sign-in.

Q: In EMSTesting.com, can my students see their questions, rationale, and the correct answers on their Computer Adaptive Tests?

The Importance of Being Able to Modify Your Tests and Scenarios in EMS Education

Our Customer Service Team - Excellence Personified

Q: As a Teacher, is there a way for me to set up labs in Platinum Planner so that students can sign up for them, much like they do for clinical opportunities?

News from NAEMSE

What is PlatinumTests.com?

Why should my EMS Program use Final Exams offered by EMSTesting?

Q: My students have been reporting to me that they cannot take their tests when I activate Platinum Secure Testing. Is there any advice that I can offer them to help them gain access to their tests?

Platinum Educational Group is proud to announce our FREE mobile app for students using Platinum Planner!

Getting the most out of Platinum’s Computer Adaptive Testing experience (CAT)

FERPA - Understanding the Family Educational Right and Privacy Act

AHA 2015 Guidelines Update

Q: In EMSTesting.com, can my students see their questions, rationale, and the correct answers on their Computer Adaptive Tests?

Effectively Manage Students Experiencing Program Difficulty

EMSTesting & PlatinumTests now offers Platinum Secure Testing for the iPad!

How does EMSTesting.com meet CoAEMSP requirements?

Learning Styles: Situating my Students to Maximize Success

Q: In Platinum Planner, when my students sign up for EMS clinical opportunities, a new message appears next to the “Category” saying: “EMS - These are intended for EMS ride along time aka Field Experience and not Field Internship”. What does that mean?

Q: I Can't Find the Answer In My Book?

Does your program need access cards?

Q: It looks like the student signup page for Shared Sites has changed. How is it different from the way it was before?

What Type of Teaching is best in EMS?

Doesn't Everyone Know What a Cut Score Is?

Q: I print off my tests for students to take offline. How do I figure out their cut-score based grade for a paper and pencil test? (EMSTesting.com)