I have 10 CPC 1 or 2 arrest saves and they are ALL because of bystander CPR and defib. Was ALS important? Ehh… I think I might have helped a little, but the bystanders did the important stuff.
The honest answer is, “it depends.”
My agency is small. We run about 5000 calls a year and we have very little turn over. We pay very well, have exceptional benefits and it’s considered “the place to work” in my county. I always have more applicants than I have available shifts. We are very...
The Limmer Education material is the best stuff currently. Far better than the old standards like FISDAP, Navigate, and MedicTests. It’s been updated with TEI material and there is study methodology that will help candidates use the prep material diagnostically and systematically study rather...
My kid took a ball to the face in field hockey. Bled like a stuck pig. The best skill I used was navigating the ED and getting my friends to take care of her quickly. Knowing all the ED staff paid off.
When I worked for the regional office that processed certifications for new providers and for those entering the state needing reciprocity, the National Registry served as the gateway into the system. If you finished a class, you had to complete the National Registry to get certified. If you...
I am a pretty experienced EMS instructor and I have some advice…
1- purchase the Dan Limmer EMTpass and use the simulated NREMT exam as a diagnostic tool to determine where you are weak.
2- use the test prep strategically to shore up your weak areas.
3- take another diagnostic exam to see how...
You can also do it yourself with an instrumented manikin and some tracking software. You don’t need to get an RQI card to mandate continued competencies.