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    It Happened: Continuing Education Audit

    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?
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    Studying in NH, but working in MA

    This site suggests that MA accepts the NREMT for reciprocity.
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    Can I Be an EMT if I have a Service Dog?

    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...
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    Grad Degrees

    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.
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    Newbie: What to do about feeling carsickness in back of ambulance?!

    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...
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    Rochester AMR Call

    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...
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    What are your biggest pain points in the EMS industry software-wise?

    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...
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    PCR/Billing question regarding consumables

    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.
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    Lifepak CR plus battery?

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

    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...
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    PrepMedic: Why You Can't Get Into Public Safety

    TLDR: Be a decent, well-rounded person. The comments section isn't pretty. What do you think?
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    Tapatalk Removed

    Tapatalk has been removed, they were inserting random advertisements into site when viewed on mobile.
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    How hard is EMT course.

    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...
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    Thoughts

    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...
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