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Thanks so much for taking the time to answer all these questions! It is really enlightening. How does billing work when two patients are transported in one ambulance? (Example, one patient on the stretcher, one patient on the bench seat, both patients are monitored and receive interventions...

Can you explain how BLS vs ALS Level 1 vs ALS Level 2 is decided for billing?

I just did a quick google search and found the CoAEMSP requirement for a Medical Director in the state the program is taught in: "The Medical Director must: 1) be a physician currently licensed and authorized to practice in the location of the program, with experience and current knowledge of...

I beleive this is actually a CoAEMSP requirement. Since all medic programs must be accredited for their students to be eligible for the NREMT, it makes sense this requirement is now being enforced. CoAEMSP requires a physician medical director for each of the states the program allows students...

Can agencies bill for non-transports (refusals of care, lift assists only, etc.) when a medic unit responds but does not take the patient to the hospital? Additionally, if a paramedic assesses the patient and determines that the pt can be transported BLS, can the service bill for an ALS...

Not at all. I live in Southeast MI in Washtenaw County, so Toledo is an easy commute, but I am open to other places that are proximate. Any suggestions?

Bump. Anyone know anything about promedica?

Ditto. One of my partners has been sober for 3 years. He is now a good friend, and I can tell you it did not really change anything. Yes, I became more cognizant about inviting him to bars, and I usually redirected our group to middle of the road type places like Red Robin. Drinks could be had...

I think this is probably still very geographically dependent. I'm currently in a Medic to RN program (2 semesters left!), and several of my former Medic partners have graduated from the same program. They were employed in local ED's as RN's within a very short time of passing the NCLEX and...

Yes, there is a lot of writing overall. You will be required several papers of substantial length during the program, about one per major unit if I remember correctly (and if things havent changed). Pharmacology was a large unit that required competency across the field of pharamacology. I...

I wrote the below review a while ago, but I'll repost it here for you since I cant find where it is on the forums anymore. About me before PERCOM Before PERCOM, I attended a traditional EMT program at a community college and passed the NREMT the first time. I stayed a Basic for about three...

As a Paramedic graduate of PERCOM's Medic program, I'm happy to answer any questions I can. For specific questions I'd highly recomend just getting in touch with PERCOM (You might need to be persistant with your phone calls and emails). They will be able to help you evaluate the best options...

When I was with PERCOM you would challenge P1 by taking the P1 final exam if you were already an AEMT. Be aware that the P1 final is extremely hard, and many people FAIL who were not P1 PERCOM students! Getting your coursework in EMS couted at any four year university of repute will be an...

Anyone have details about Promedica in the Toledo Ohio area? I'm living in MI but have an Ohio medic license, and am looking for a change. Do they run any 911, or are they just interfacility? Does their ALS have to do a lot of BLS?

My hunch was that the instructional quality was very poor. The only people I know who have passed the AEMT exam in Michigan were people who failed the Paramedic NR and then went back to become AEMTs after giving up on their Medic.

There were, but national registry pass rates were abysmal so pretty much everyone has stopped. LSTI, Michigan Academy, and the community colleges pretty much only offer EMT and Medic programs now. Out of curiosity, why are you interested in becomeing an AEMT vs Medic?

Where in the world do you work? Escalating epi hasn't been recommended by ILCOR since 2000.

Does anyone know about Promedica in Monroe MI and Ohio?

Most of the time how DNR's are handled is state and local protocol dependent. If the patient can communicate, ask them tactfully! Simple yes and no questions like: "sir, I see you have a do not resuscitate order here, would you like us and the hospital to continue to follow it?" can be helpful...

I'm looking for a great company to work for, that runs 911 and/or CCT, has medics do minimal to no BLS transfers, and pays well. I know it may sound like I am looking for a golden goose, but I am ready to try to find a good place to work. Relocating for this new job is definitely a possibility...