EMTeastman
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I just got hired with a BLS company in the SF Bay Area in CA called ProTransport-1. It was a rigorous interview process in which we had to take a written test, pt assessment, and oral interview. I graduated top of my EMT class, so I had no problem getting in. Once I finally started my FTO training shifts, I was pretty shocked at how difficult they made it on trainees. We had 3 FTO training days. The first day our FTO and partner showed us the ropes, and we got to watch most of it. The second day we had to do most of it on our own without any help. And on the third day, we were completely on our own, and receive pretty much no help or advice from the FTO or our partner.
Despite having all the right training, plus experience (I've worked as a standby EMT for about four months), I felt completely unprepared for BLS. I don't know if my FTO just didn't teach me well, but on day 3, I received a lot of criticism. I did most things right, but there was just so much to remember. Using the radio, rig checks, ePCRs, reading documents, plus so many little things that are hard to remember, even for someone like me, who has a very good memory. I've been scheduled for a fourth day of FTO because I wasn't perfect on day three, and I'm nervous that if I don't perform perfectly, I will be let go. I've heard that these certain FTOs have a low pass rate for trainees, but that seems kind of ludacris to me. I mean, it's BLS. It's not even 911. So I'm not sure if every job's training is this tough, or the FTOs just like getting a power trip from making it difficult.
Is FTO training for BLS this tough in other departments? I thought BLS would be super easy. I mean, for $11.70 an hour, they sure expect a lot from us. But I've only known this one company, so input from others would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Despite having all the right training, plus experience (I've worked as a standby EMT for about four months), I felt completely unprepared for BLS. I don't know if my FTO just didn't teach me well, but on day 3, I received a lot of criticism. I did most things right, but there was just so much to remember. Using the radio, rig checks, ePCRs, reading documents, plus so many little things that are hard to remember, even for someone like me, who has a very good memory. I've been scheduled for a fourth day of FTO because I wasn't perfect on day three, and I'm nervous that if I don't perform perfectly, I will be let go. I've heard that these certain FTOs have a low pass rate for trainees, but that seems kind of ludacris to me. I mean, it's BLS. It's not even 911. So I'm not sure if every job's training is this tough, or the FTOs just like getting a power trip from making it difficult.
Is FTO training for BLS this tough in other departments? I thought BLS would be super easy. I mean, for $11.70 an hour, they sure expect a lot from us. But I've only known this one company, so input from others would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!