Hi all,
So I recently got registered with the NREMT and my state, and I just got offered a job at my old high school as being the “athletics emt” for sporting events like hockey, basketball, etc.
I went in for the interview, and it was very laid back (they know me very well) and they basically just showed me where equipment was and what time to show up.
I asked how it works as far as liability, and the AD said that for anyone I treat, I fill out an incident report that he or a coach then signs off on, which covers me.
I’m just wondering, without a director and basically working on my own, what am I allowed to do?
Granted the most I’ll probably have to deal with is probably a sprain or concussion, but what if there’s cardiac problems?
I’ve used an AED on someone before to (luckily successfully) revive them, but that was before I took my course and got certified.
I’m just wondering what I’m really allowed to handle, or is anything I’m licensed for fair game?
Thanks for any input!
So I recently got registered with the NREMT and my state, and I just got offered a job at my old high school as being the “athletics emt” for sporting events like hockey, basketball, etc.
I went in for the interview, and it was very laid back (they know me very well) and they basically just showed me where equipment was and what time to show up.
I asked how it works as far as liability, and the AD said that for anyone I treat, I fill out an incident report that he or a coach then signs off on, which covers me.
I’m just wondering, without a director and basically working on my own, what am I allowed to do?
Granted the most I’ll probably have to deal with is probably a sprain or concussion, but what if there’s cardiac problems?
I’ve used an AED on someone before to (luckily successfully) revive them, but that was before I took my course and got certified.
I’m just wondering what I’m really allowed to handle, or is anything I’m licensed for fair game?
Thanks for any input!