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.
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...
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...
It depends on the learner. The EMT-Basic course required mostly memorization with some problem solving mixed in.
I made endless flash cards when I initially took the course, and then relied on Quizlet and AnkiApp more recently.
I found that intelligence had little to do with one's success in...
You've already began transport to the hospital, I would:
Contact a supervisor
Attempt to convince them to continue the transport to the hospital, suggesting that they can deny further treatment upon arrival at the hospital
If they continue to attempt to refuse care I'd go through the the...
I'm trying to think of the small stuff in EMS that you've purchased to make your life easier. Doesn't have to directly related to EMS, just items that make working in EMS easier.
Some of mine:
10 foot phone charger cords and battery packs
Library card - books, audio books, and e-books for all...
It's highly dependent on the individual program.
I'd be inclined to take an EMT course where it's convenient for you, and pursue a paramedic program at a highly reputable program/community college.
I tried using AI (Chat GPT) to read ECGs posted on EMTLIFE and elsewhere.
It often quite confidently interpreted them incorrectly, with a text disclaimer that one should seek the advice of true medical professionals.
I'd be interested to see if interpretations improve with the premium (ChatGPT...