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Recently approached one year on my department. (Volunteer dept. Ride out as a third tech) Found a Paramedic that has helped and pushed me more than she even knows. Finally feel like I am part of a team. Now I just need to muster up the courage to take charge of pt care. As the Paramedic I ride out with has hinted at.

I know that I can take charge. Just apprehensive of doing so. Any advice for those who have been here?


Thank you for your time.
 
As cliche as it sounds the best thing to do is to just do it. Identify WHY you are apprehensive, 9/10 times, it's because you are afraid. Not because of a college deficit. So suck up the fear and dive in. That's part of learning. I take it you've been observing and now you are starting ride out to get released? remember, your preceptor is there to make sure you don't fail. So go for it!
 
This is one of my biggest problems. I used to be the quiet kid and always second guessed everything I Did. I'm still hesitant about doing things, especially talking to patients. I always worry about saying the wrong thing, and for good reason.

Fake it till you make it. Your gut instinct is usually correct so just go with it. Or if you Can, consult with your partner if you Can. It's essential to have each others backs and they won't steer you wrong.

Is it just general pt care or being the lead medic on a code? I got my first taste of that yesterday and I only got through it by reviewing my als algorithms on the way to the call. I was a third and it was in another district so I had lots of time to review
 
Just remember SAMPLE and OPQRST. You would be surprised how easy it becomes second nature.
 
All of the above is excellent advice and has been experienced by all. The only thing I would add is to keep a journal of the first few times you are out there. Within a few years, you will still experience new things but see them through the eyes of an experienced professional where things have become routine.

Reading your own accounts of the things that scared the (stuff) out of you in the early days makes for good reading down the road.
 
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