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If we can't problem solve this alone, are we going to be able to problem solve something like where to take your AMI/stroke/trauma patients?

If someone is on scene when I get on I listen to what they say as I'm doing what I need to do then just say thanks for the help, go ahead and be on your way

It is a LONG process. I tested in 2010, and a buddy just finished the process earlier this year. I went up for a written, a scenario based interview with one manipulative skill, and a physical strength test. That was all done within six months or so, then didn't hear anything until late 2014...

If you plan on going to medic school get letters of recommendation during class.

A lot of things are situational. Try to adapt the things you learn to all possible situations. Have fun with it!

He was swearing at them. Think Think Thinking I've him a 5 on verbal for verbal for that.

Grammar and punctuation does not exist when I do this on my phone, so English Nazis just relax.

Sounds like you were initially tasked with two jobs initially; med comm and transport coordinator. I'd say you did right delegating. But I'd of delegated first thing if I had the manpower. I don't think I'd waste time redoing triage. Get the triaged to the treatment area. When a treatment person...

Lowest price in years, but I'm still paying almost $4 a gallon... I'm moving somewhere else.

It's in the acronym; Earn Money Studying. Just like you've been told your whole life, anything is possible if you put your mind to it. As for my chest puffing, I work more than 72 hours a week AND put in about 30 with Metal Gear Solid 5.

First dispatch on on my fto shifts was a cancel. First call with a patient was a full arrest. Welcome to EMS.

And if you think school causes anxiety, just wait for probation

Have you got to a psychologist, or just did the quick fix with medication? I'd try to get off any meds of you're young.

I'd refrain from the jokes in one btw.

I would break mine down into three main categories. How my education, training and experience has helped prepare me for this position. And experience can be life experience. Make it formal, but personal.

I have two ADC stethoscopes. The classic Littman clone, and the cardiology clone. I've found them both more than adequate for EMS. No need to shell out big bucks for a Littman that will get snatched any chance someone has.

Sorry, he meant to say psychiatric/behavioral problems like all the ePCRs say for primary impression.

Wtf is wrong with this country. The giver of the radio made made it made it so it can't transmit. Emt modified it so it can. Ummm how about hold the person who modified it accountable. Might not of had a trunked system with system keys... maybe just old school vhf

BLS before ALS. I always make sure I have sll my BLS covered before moving to ALS. That 4mg morphine ain't going to do much to them. Now 5 MG versed, that's a different animal. Don't think, just do. It's amazing how it'll be reflex after six months or so.

Optional equipment my friends in Los Angeles. I know because I was a medic working down on one BLS car. Did my checkout, then went to my ops manager after not finding the aed. He informed me that this was an option they chose not to partake in.