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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...