i would like to see how other ems work(I´m from germany)

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Hi all,
im new in this forum.
Im from germany and a instructor for (its called "Rettungsassisten") in germany. I work now for eleven years in the ems for the red cross. Im responsible for the education and training for the staff members in my area as well im responsible for the trainee´s.

Now im looking for a exchange to (amerika). I would like to see how other ems work. So i decided to do a 4 to 12 week volunteer in a other ems area.

Is there anyone who can help me?

feel free to contact me

Sorry for my not perfect english ;-)

Greetings from germany

Klaus:)
 
I thought German EMT's were called Sanitäters?? Lol, or is that only for Soldaten? Haha, I speak some German, or try :P but as for exchange programs I am not really all that sure unless you go full active with the DRK :)
 
Thats true,

german emt´s called "Sanitäter or Rettungssanitäter" but its difficult to compare. "Rettungsassistent" is roughly compare with paramedic.

greetings

Klaus
 
You can't just walk into a volly dept and say 'Im an EMT in Germany, let me ride on your truck and help'

Your going to have to take a state license exam in the state you want to work at minimum and may also have to take the NREMT. The thing is I'm not sure if you can challenge these written and practical exams or if you are required to take the class from start to finish...

I'd call/email/snail mail the OEMS in the state your looking to work in and ask them...
 
so i really need a licence?

I only whant to see how they work. As the third man on unit...
 
KD78 said:
so i really need a licence?

I only whant to see how they work. As the third man on unit...
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Wie Geht's!!

If you are simply visiting the country and want to do ride-a-longs, many companies allow anyone who signs a waver to ride. I would just contact the agency in the area you are planning to visit and see what their requirements are.
 
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Try ProEMS in Cambridge (Boston), Massachusetts. Their instructor, Chris Kerley, is very, very interested in Global training and is kind of known as an EMS Wizard- he knows everything!
 
Contact any of the local fire departments that are in the vicinity of Washington, D.C. These include the counties of Alexandria (city), Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William in Virginia, or the counties of Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, or Prince George's in Maryland.

Here's one such dept:

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/
 
The place I work (Wisconsin) allow people to ride along, as long as they sign a waiver. This service is very pro-active in EMS and we have participated in many trials for new equipment and procedures. We have been part of pilot programs including Volunteer Rural Paramedics. All have been very successful. I would be willing to talk with our service if you are interested.
 
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