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  1. MedicDelta

    Question about identifying yourself

    Makes sense to me. I was curious what you guys thought because during my course a student had this exact same question and our instructor told us to start identifying ourselves as paramedics. Thanks for the advice, I'll take it lol.
  2. MedicDelta

    Question about identifying yourself

    Yes I understand lol. Thanks for your input.
  3. MedicDelta

    Question about identifying yourself

    Thanks for your input, I appreciate it. And I dunno, I just thought it would be cool to have a shirt that like that. But at the same time I wouldn't want to misidentify myself as being a paramedic when I'm not technically one.
  4. MedicDelta

    Question about identifying yourself

    So I have a question that probably hasn't been asked before and I was curious for an answer. I'm an EMR from Canada, do you think it's ok to identity myself as a paramedic? I find it hard to explain to people what I am when they ask or when I have to give first aid(has actually happened more...
  5. MedicDelta

    BLS with Advanced Skills

    I would have to agree.
  6. MedicDelta

    35 yr old male, looking for career change

    Well of course there is Emergency Medical Services, Fire Departments, in Canada paramedics can work in the ER, I'm not sure about the US though. I'm sure your local EMS agency probably offers part time work for EMTs if you're just looking for casual work.
  7. MedicDelta

    BLS with Advanced Skills

    Just to clarify for everyone in case you weren't aware, EMRs can ASSIST patients with their own Epi-Pen auto injector in BC. In Alberta EMRs can CARRY Epi-Pens in their jump bag and administer it.
  8. MedicDelta

    EMT at 16?

    If you want experience you could ask for a ride along at your local EMS station. If there are any volunteer first aid services in your area you could check that as well.
  9. MedicDelta

    EMT at 16?

    I'm 17 and I took my Emergency Medical Responder(I'm from Canada, it's basically the EMT-B level) course at 16. I highly doubt you'll actually be able to find work in EMS at 16 but you could maybe take a course. I know there are some colleges in the U.S. that offer EMT-B for high school...
  10. MedicDelta

    BLS with Advanced Skills

    When my dad was a CF SARTech and he did his clinicals in the ER and OR(they have to have so many hours each year) he performed ALS skills such as endotracheal intubation. I don't know if it's the same for Med Techs but he could do everything he was taught in and outside of Canada. The training...
  11. MedicDelta

    BLS with Advanced Skills

    Wow, thanks a lot for your input I appreciate it. I agree 100% with the epi for BLS. PCP and up should be able to give it for anaphylaxis without a doubt.
  12. MedicDelta

    BLS with Advanced Skills

    Yes I know, I was just saying that they have some ACP level skills. They can give morphine as far as I know.
  13. MedicDelta

    BLS with Advanced Skills

    From EMT-Basic?
  14. MedicDelta

    BLS with Advanced Skills

    Sorry for the unclarity, I'm talking about military medics. And I completely agree with the civilian EMS thing you said there.
  15. MedicDelta

    BLS with Advanced Skills

    Hey guys. I'm curious what you all think about having someone at a basic level(EMT-B USA, PCP Canada) and giving them advanced skill sets up to even the EMT-P(ACP Canada) level. This happens primarily and i think only in the military. US 68 Whiskey combat medics are NREMT Basics and Canadian...
  16. MedicDelta

    Tourniquets - Back in Fashion

    When I did my EMR with the JIBC I asked my instructor if they carried tourniquets on their rigs and I was honestly surprised when she said no. Good to hear they're getting them though.
  17. MedicDelta

    OPA or NPA?

    2 NPAs? I've never heard of that
  18. MedicDelta

    OPA or NPA?

    Interesting, thanks for the input
  19. MedicDelta

    Who's in charge of a scene?

    I like that, thanks. I will keep that in mind.
  20. MedicDelta

    OPA or NPA?

    Hey guys, just wondering what you go to first for an unresponsive patient who has no facial trauma. Do you attempt an OPA first and if there's a gag reflux go to an NPA? Or do some of you just go straight to an NPA? The way I was taught was to try an OPA first and then if there is a gag reflux...
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