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Was just notified that I was compliant and met licensing requirements. I’m tempted to ask them what about my license or documentation led to the audit, but I don’t want to rock the boat.

Not sure how this is “Bidenomics.” This sounds like a county being unwilling to provide additional funding to provide paid positions to one of six rescue squads in the county. There is always a cost to volunteer, and it seems like the days of endless teenager and retiree volunteers are behind us.

Any idea of new features? I did some searching and I’ll I see are comments about the scroll wheel, lack of printer, and potential weight.

The NREMT doesn’t specify the organization you must use for your CPR course. They require: CPR-BLS for "Healthcare Provider" or equivalent credential.

I received an email stating that I am being audited by the state and next steps. I spent about 30 minutes uploading proof of all of my courses. I'm not worried about the outcome of the audit, I've met all requirements. I am worried that I am being audited. Anyone ever survive an audit?

This site suggests that MA accepts the NREMT for reciprocity.

Maybe. The internet seems to say that it’s a reasonable accommodation if employed. I would reach out to a disability/employment lawyer if you’re already working somewhere. Ride alongs appear to be different. I’d contact an education disability lawyer if you’re a student in a program doing...

I don't have much to add than what has already been said, but if I were to be getting a degree to check a box in EMS I'd be looking at Western Governors University. They have a MBA in Healthcare Management and Master of Healthcare Administration.

Mostly vital signs.

Motion sickness in the back of an ambulance is pretty common, especially for those just getting into the field. The typical suggestions are to not look out the back windows, turn on the A/C, and it gets better with time. There are also many effective medications for motion sickness, I’d...

I understand the frustration with treating a combative patient. Retreat to safety and call for backup, PD, supervisor, whatever is needed. I can potentially understand treating a patient that is trying to leave the ambulance outside the ambulance. It sucks, definitely not ideal, isn’t...

It’s time for AI integration! You may call it templates, macros, or whatever else, but I can’t figure out why EMS software isn’t using AI to assist in collecting/writing documentation. I know providers like autonomy, but I imagine AI would be immensely helpful if it made non-intrusive...

No. I don’t know of any agency that does it the way described. If it is how it’s done at your agency, it’s time to change the process.

I’d contact the manufacturer. I’ve found AED manufacturers to be exceptionally helpful and competent when dealing with the public.

I'm both an AHA and HSI/ASHI instructor. I don't teach ACLS classes. This is going to be an unpopular opinion, but my sense is that they're very similar in both course content and delivery. I like that the HSI is cheaper and provides me more autonomy as a training site. Given the choice, I...