EMT Training?

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I'm currently working as an ift emt. I want to make the switch to 911 and I was wondering what the training is like if hired on. I know most request a test and then a 2 week training course. Anyone want to share what there training was like? I want to get ahead so I know what to look for.
 
It's going to be highly variable and dependent on the system. If there's anything at all, it's usually just admin stuff, some basic operational information, an overview of SMOPs, and maybe EVOC training. It's nothing to stress about, and usually fairly redundant or common sense stuff.
 
JosephM said:
I'm currently working as an ift emt. I want to make the switch to 911 and I was wondering what the training is like if hired on. I know most request a test and then a 2 week training course. Anyone want to share what there training was like? I want to get ahead so I know what to look for.
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Depends on state/protocols/system. I can tell you with certainty, that in SoCal - regardless of the system - your first few months as an EMT will be spent on a BLS car. Some systems will train you on ALS assist, then you can work 1+1 rigs. Others will let you pick up BLS 911 shifts after the initial eval. In my opinion, it makes no difference for an EMT since there's very little that fits into the scope of practice; the important thing is to work for a system with ALS/CCT divisions, that will actually help you accumulate knowledge and practice skills you ordinarily won't. Nonetheless, as an EMT you're little more than an 'ambulance driver', regardless of how your system is called.
 
Learning how to drive code aka EVOC. Learning how to assist your medic on scene.. If you act like an "ambulance driver" u will be treated as such. If u actually put the effort into making yourself useful on scene than u might actually learn something. As an EMT you are able to do more than just drive..
 
BASICallyEMT said:
Learning how to drive code aka EVOC. Learning how to assist your medic on scene.. If you act like an "ambulance driver" u will be treated as such. If u actually put the effort into making yourself useful on scene than u might actually learn something. As an EMT you are able to do more than just drive..
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That being said, driving safely is their most important task
 
Goals for the EMT (in this order):
1. Drive safely
3. Know what everything is and where it is in the ambulance
3. Complete full demographics in the ePCR
4. Learn to anticipate paramedic needs

What not to do:
1. Question the paramedic's decisions during a call*
2. Conduct your own confounding assessment of the pt
3. Get lost


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