It is vague and that's what I was going for. I want to see what people say.
I don't believe it has to be one or the other and every situation is different, but what made me ask this is I've recently had some Paramedic turnover in my company and I'll be training some new hires soon. I've noticed...
I'm the training officer for a rural EMS company and looking to start a discussion on this topic.
Is your companies top priority to transport the pt or to treat the pt?
Thanks for your replies
Bring a recorder and record all the lectures. It's what I did all through medic school and then I would listen to them later. It's hard even if you are awake to take everything in the first go around. I would find whole parts of a lecture that I knew I was awake for but must have zoned out...
In Sonoma, Sonoma Fire Department is the main 911 ambulance and they have a contract with Sonoma Valley Hospital to do all transfers out of the ER. VeriHealth is however going to take over the contract at Infinion Raceway starting in a month our so, but besides that just alot of rides to and...
If you have the opportunity jump on it! And even if you are nervous, show confidence in yourself when you go in. Just do it! And let me know how it goes. Good Luck!
EMT or Medic? Don't let what I said deter you, turn in your app and if its online still go in and hand them your resume and meet them in person. If you don't get the job ask about doing ride alongs, anything to get exposure. Keep at it and you will find something!
As for someone who is just starting out in EMS I would recommend taking as many medical/science classes as you can and getting as many certs as you can (i.e. ACLS, PALS, ITLS..etc) you don't have to be a medic to take the classes, I got my ACLS and PALS as a EMT. You can't use any of the skills...
Working in the ER as a medic I did see a lot and working side by side with RN's and MD's did teach me a lot, but in the extremely competitive world of California EMS or anywhere for that matter, everyone seems to want a min of 3-5 yrs exp. in a busy 911 system before even considering you. So I...
I took it the other day and it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. A few off the wall questions, but mostly straight forward. The few online sample tests and flashcards I found helped a lot and a lot of similar questions.