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That is the opposite of the truth. In a traditional flipped classroom (i.e., how the college level typically teaches), the book is essential and should be read before and after class. The lecture supplements the book. A lecture typically cannot go long enough to convey all the information, so...

Agreed! OJT and a good field training program are key for this

Sorry to hear. It’s a nonsensical policy.

Call BEMS. I am under the impression based on reading their latest policy statements that this hasn’t changed - unfortunately.

The book alone should suffice for cognitive exam purposes. A class itself can be anywhere from totally useless to helpful. Obviously one would be hard pressed to expect somebody to pass a psychomotor test without some sort of lab / kinesthetic component.

This right here. And only if protocol & agency policy permit this. I’d move heaven and earth to get an ALS unit to me or convince the patient to be transported in this circumstance.

Jealous!

Obtaining a refusal on the basis of an interpreting diagnostic tool that is outside of your education, credentialing, and licensure is problematic. I’m in favor of BLS 12-leads but machine interpretation should not be used to rule out a problem (as opposed to ruling in a possible problem). If...

Did a DNA test on my dog. Not a pug-beagle mix...actually a Shih Tzu-Pekingese-Pitbull-Coonhound-Bloodhound, or simply a "Shih-Pit". Pronounced like Mr. Lahey would.

I’ve not done an online full refresher - but I love using EMS Connect for my online CME. It’s physician led lecture content.

Love stat pearls!

I’m going to inquire. It’s probably just like their rationale for still having a state exam - justify the BEMS staffing levels.

Ugh. Sorry to hear that. It’s really a backwards approach especially in 2024.

OP - any luck reaching out to BEMS?

Agreed, makes perfect sense. It’s definitely not a substitute for racemic epi, more a comfort measure — mild cases were my target population.

This is a great idea! Would be interested in this myself. A badge size version would be ideal for my purposes.

the only thing that New York exceeds in is taxation

All it would take is a mediocre line of questioning. “So I see you were driving lights and sirens?” “Yes, per agency policy.” “I see, and what were you trying to save time to do?”

Something that rhymes with medishmare schmaud Feels like litigation waiting to happen!

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