Need ideas for training classes

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I have the joy of being elected to the post of training officer of our vol. BLS squad.

In the past our trainings have consisted of a power point on cardiac issues, diabetes etc, all stuff word for word out of the EMT B text book. They are boring and nobody shows up for them. As far as I am concerned, if you took the EMT class and have a card, it is your duty to keep that info fresh in your head. And if your showing up for calls on a regular basis, it should be.

I want to do trainings on subjects that we dont hit very strongly in class and refresher classes. Some ideas that I have are having the state police come out from the local barracks and talk about crime and accident scene preservation, having the County dept of Social Services out to talk about signs of child, spouse and elder abuse. Have someone talk about suicides, the signs of them, talking someone down, the dangers those PTs pose to EMTs and dealing with the family. One of the sexual assault nurses from the ER to talk about those cases.

What are some of the non text book trainings that your agency has done that you found to be useful and interesting?
 
Lots of hands on training with equipment to get familiar with it before it comes time to be in the field and you have no clue what your doing. Ive been there before luckily my partner walked me through everything. now we try to keep everyone familiar with everything.
 
Lots of hands on training with equipment to get familiar with it before it comes time to be in the field and you have no clue what your doing. Ive been there before luckily my partner walked me through everything. now we try to keep everyone familiar with everything.

I agree with C.T.E.M.R - hands on practice with equipment (especially things that may not be used very often [ex. sagar splints]) can prove to be very beneficial and can help to keep everyone on their toes.

Best,
 
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