m0nster986

I agree, and let us all remember that protocols are really more like "guidelines." The ability to critically think through our calls and to do what is in our patients' best interests is what will really benefit our patients.

Do you have a link to the specific protocol?

Are you currently an EMT-I ? Your questions apply to an EMT too.

If not, give EMT a try first then decide if you want to move onto becoming a medic.

I'm waiting for his album to release.

Trauma shears

Pen light

Tweezers

Benchmade

Pen

Cell phone

Sabre OC spray

Chapstick

Timex Watch

N95 mask

Pocket mask

Gloves

LED flashlight

I don't think there are any differences and I also don't believe they accommodate shears for lefties... to my knowledge.

What is the purpose of this thread?...

You are a healthcare professional:

1) act like one

2) always consider what is in the best interests for your patients and get them to a higher level of care (e.g the hospital)

If you do use... balance with good 'ol H2O.

Pre-test for EMT-B... NO! It is an entry level position.

Pre-test for EMT-P... YES! If you do not have EMT-B knowledge mastered then you should not be a Paramedic!

I responded to a job posting similar to this but did not take it because of relocation. It is pretty much a private service serving individuals near a base or what have you and will be working in a hospital. You will be considered a civilian working on military grounds, so not even a DOD employee.

Perhaps ... I think employers chance rolling with dice with anyone. They could hire a newbie with no experience in the field who will lose it on their first code or juicy trauma. They could also hire someone in the field for several years who's already burned out and won't last long. There are useless tards at every level.

Some are just "made" for the field. I didn't have any previous post-secondary before entering the field a little over 5 years ago. Where I lacked in road experience entering the field at the ripe old age of 28 I made up for in life experience, and don't have a problem talking to any demographic. Talking is most of our job, and I don't picture myself doing anything else but this. What my longevity is due to physical requirements of humping stretchers, well, that remains to be seen. Perhaps looking at someone with a little more of the latter could benefit the employer, employee and of course the patient. This, instead of hiring 18 year old kids right out of high school who decided taking their EMT would be "cool".

That is the problem, we need to attract the right people for the right job. Not 18 year olds hoping to become a FF. Professional careers are those with the most education. Physician, lawyers, dentists, and the like are all seem as "professionals."

I'm also wondering about the practicals as well... I think it would've been better to test us on taking the BP, writing PCR's and daily stuff... but I digress.

-MetalMedic

Are you being sarcastic? Those skills are those you should have mastered as an EMT-B.

But yes! The bar in education need to be raised!

I believe having a requirement such as a Bachelors degree or even an Associates in EMS would eliminate the unfit and make the ones who are dedicated to serving the community more valuable.

Where is your locations? You can also obtain your Bachelors degree in related field.