the 100% directionless thread

[DesertMedic66]

For medics they got rid of the written test. You walk in off the street and do a skills test. If you pass you go directly to interviews. It's bad

 

[Chris07]

Interview day, orientation day, and you have to commit to both weekends all 3 days

Can employees from near-by divisions take part (ie. Los Angeles)? Is the process any different?

 

[Qulevrius]

For medics they got rid of the written test. You walk in off the street and do a skills test. If you pass you go directly to interviews. It's bad

It's sheer idiocy. AMR's testing is archaic, they haven't changed their template in years. It never goes beyond the EMS school tests, and these adhere 100% to the National Registry standards. Some people 'fail' the skills part solely because they chose a pocket mask over the BVM at the CPR station, and the scenarios are just as bad. AMR in LACo should either get with the times, or just abolish this stupidity just like the rest of the counties did.

 

[DesertMedic66]

Can employees from near-by divisions take part (ie. Los Angeles)? Is the process any different?

Negative. It's only open to AMR Riverside county. There has been talk about having medics come from San Bernardino county but no plans set in motion yet

 

[DesertMedic66]

It's sheer idiocy. AMR's testing is archaic, they haven't changed their template in years. It never goes beyond the EMS school tests, and these adhere 100% to the National Registry standards. Some people 'fail' the skills part solely because they chose a pocket mask over the BVM at the CPR station, and the scenarios are just as bad. AMR in LACo should either get with the times, or just abolish this stupidity just like the rest of the counties did.

The medic written test is several years old but far from a hard test to pass. It still has a lot of current information. The only medication that was still in the test that is not routinely used is Lasix, however every single medic school still teaches what Lasix is. It's sad that so many medics are unable to pass such a basic test.

Why not use the national template that is widely accepted as an entrance test? Skills like OPA insertion and trauma assessments (2 of my AMR EMT skills) don't vary much. EKG recognition, IV start, medication math, IO, megacode, and a medical assessment (what I had for AMR Medic testing) were based off of either AHA/national/or county protocols.

For our area people do not fail because they used the pocket mask instead of the BVM. They fail because they can not pass the basic skills that are required to be a medic or an EMT.

 

[Qulevrius]

The medic test is several years old but far from a hard test to pass. It's sad that so many medics are unable to pass such a basic test.

Why not use the national template that is widely accepted as an entrance test? Skills like OPA insertion and trauma assessments (2 of my AMR EMT skills) don't vary much. EKG recognition, IV start, medication math, IO, megacode, and a medical assessment (what I had for AMR Medic testing) were based off of either AHA/national/or county protocols.

For our area people do not fail because they used the pocket mask instead of the BVM. They fail because they can not pass the basic skills that are required to be a medic or an EMT.

I'm not disagreeing with you. If there's one thing that EMTs and medics share everywhere, it's leniency/complacency. It's hardly news that 90% let their skills and knowledge degrade over time.

It's hard for me to understand how people choose to remain EMTs for longer than a year or so - just about as hard to understand how easily they forget the basics.

Still doesn't mean that making people take outdated tests proves anything.

 

[dutemplar]

So who are our Texas peeps here? I have to hit CONUS next month and I'm considering either:
Bounce into Miami, chill a day, drive the keys, bounce to either Bahamas/ Grand Cayman/ WhatevaIsOnSale before back. Or fly into Dallas, drive to San Antonio, continue to Houston, New Orleans with a pitstop in Biloxi. Yes, there are Hard Rock Cafe's involved...

Looking to hit a "live scan" facility for the stamped FBI check, that works with an apostille service, preferably electronically and to set it up in advance to get it sent to State and then an embassy. Plus other ideas on places to stay and run amok at.

 

[StCEMT]

Finally got to drop some dove today. I know where I'm gonna be come Sunday.

 

[VentMonkey]

Scrimshaw Pilsner, ahhh, perhaps the West Coaster in me, nonetheless, deliciousness...

 

[Jim37F]

Cool, so in addition to starting backgrounds at North Las Vegas, still in background limbo at LA City, I just got the email saying I'm on the list to be scheduled for the Physical Ability Test at Honolulu Fire

 

[StCEMT]

Time to graduate!

 

[VentMonkey]

Time to graduate!

Congrats.

 

[STXmedic]

I need to stay awake. Meth is easy to score down here, but I don't want the meth teeth. I need a good coke dealer. Anybody got any references?

 

[CALEMT]

I need to stay awake. Meth is easy to score down here, but I don't want the meth teeth. I need a good coke dealer. Anybody got any references?

I hear there's this Cuban in Miami that can help you with your problem. Just don't say hello to his little friend.

 

[EMT2015]

Well, it's becoming more official. Have MEPS tomorrow to do my physical and to sign my papers to join the US Army Reserves. It looks like i'll be shipping out to Missouri October 3rd and spending about 5 months there for training.

 

[luke_31]

Well, it's becoming more official. Have MEPS tomorrow to do my physical and to sign my papers to join the US Army Reserves. It looks like i'll be shipping out to Missouri October 3rd and spending about 5 months there for training.

Good luck and remember everything is yes drill SGT and be glad it's October and not summer time.

 

[StCEMT]

Well, it's becoming more official. Have MEPS tomorrow to do my physical and to sign my papers to join the US Army Reserves. It looks like i'll be shipping out to Missouri October 3rd and spending about 5 months there for training.

October will definitely feel better than July did.

 

[VFlutter]

I need to stay awake. Meth is easy to score down here, but I don't want the meth teeth. I need a good coke dealer. Anybody got any references?

Psh the 90s called, they want their drugs back...Find a college kid and score some Adderall/Vyvanse/Concerta

Good luck and remember everything is yes drill SGT and be glad it's October and not summer time.

Going to The Wood?

 

[StCEMT]

Psh the 90s called, they want their drugs back...Find a college kid and score some Adderall/Vyvanse/Concer

College kid, can confirm.

 

[dutemplar]

Desoxyn. It is prescription methamphetamine hydrochloride. For kids.