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Ugh, that sucks. I had a supervisor question why I was wearing snow pants at work over the weekend.... I suggested he come out on calls with us to find out why we were "out of uniform". He declined.

In general, it's not an issue at all for international students to take an EMT course. In order to obtain state certification, you may be asked for a social security number, but there is usually a workaround. Whether it's incorporated in your class, or not, you should be able to volunteer or...

I very highly doubt this will be possible, and suggest you contact the CT OEMS for advice, not your instructor. Good luck!

For information about contacting state EMS offices, see link below: http://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/emt_cand_state_offices.asp

As more states work to implement the AEMT education and SOP standard as an addition to, then replacement to I/85, I'm hoping to learn more about how it's used elsewhere. We have relatively few Is and they are used almost exclusively in rural or semi-rural towns, for Fire departments that may...

I'm curious where you've read that, I'd love to read as well. We discussed this a few weeks ago (and continuing until recently)... http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=37982

On the other hand, do you really want to stick this otherwise "innocent" person with a bill, and no complaint? Depending on your service and area, that's a $300-$1000 bill for a service that could be more efficiently provided elsewhere. I wouldn't want to jeopardize a good relationship with PD...

Become an Advanced EMT, and lobby for your state to incorporate that SOP. More time in the classroom + a verifiable certification = more "skills".

You can always work at any level up to Paramedic, don't worry about your EMT-B card expiring as long as your medic stays current. While working at the volunteer service you are working at the BLS level and one could argue that it is false representation of the service to wear a medic patch...

Let's try LEMONS: L: Certainly a thick beard, but no obvious bull neck or tongue enlargement, trach, etc. E: Normal mouth opening, normal hyomental distance, and normal thyromental distance.... M: Not sure, I'll have to take a look the next time he "Ho! Ho! Hos!", but given his neck...

X2. My state has become focused on preventable stretcher I injuries and maintenance is a big part of that. Its my understanding that a well maintained manual stretcher can last indefinitely.

I don't buy that starting unnecessary IVs is justified for practice. If you truly believe you need more experience, work to schedule yourself with some ED time to get access on patients who do need it, and are sick, or pick up a side job as an IV tech for nursing homes, or a phlebotomist. The...

I've learned a lot of my response areas by listening to the radio, and navigating myself to the addresses Fire and Police are dispatched to. I do it when working in other cities, to think about how best to get to the scene, figure out closest hospital, peds ED, and trauma center, then navigate...

At the hospital where I worked (briefly) the ED used Philips X2 monitors for transports out of the ED. The x2s were already in every room, and connected to the larger monitor, so it was seamless and instant if you had to transfer, you just unplugged from the wall. The thing weighs 3ish pounds...

I used to make them for myself and friends. If you're looking to buy, Central Mass EMS used to make available on their website, otherwise, Staples can make them, 4 to a page, cut, then bound for about 5 bucks each. Keep in mind the protocols are updated just about every March...

I don't think the issue is whether EMTs can obtain 12 leads, but the interpretation.

Large companies can also use economies of scale to negotiate better pricing on equipment and supplies, and unlike smaller services is too big to participate in shady or illegal practices; they can develop best practices nationally and carry them out everywhere...

My understanding is that the AutoPulse doesn't need to compress as fast because its compressions are over the entire chest cavity, so are thought to be more effective. Firefighters are great, but not as consistent as mechanical services, which also allow you to compress on stairs, and during...

One small kink in your plan. If not already, soon its going to be very difficult to find an intermediate class, as they're being phased out and replaced with the Advanced EMT level.

Happy to help, I have a lot of resources that I'm happy to share, just let me know