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Hey Tom, love the twitter feed. I just finished reading the Adenosine story. You should bring it here in the scenarios.

Look at what he has listed as his occupation bud.

Unfortunately, I can't really offer much more without knowing what content is included in the training. A longer class would typically include more information that provides the learner with the educational background required for critical problem solving. Instead of learning that we give nitro to stop chest pain, we learn that we give nitro to stop chest pain because it causes the arteries of the heart to expand, thereby providing more room for oxygenated blood to pass beyond the blockage and circulate through the heart, reversing the ischemia. However, it also causes vasodilation throughout the body and can result in a reduced blood pressure, especially if it reduces preload beyond the ability for the heart to compensate.

lol, he's not the only one I'm wondering about, but it's entertaining. Popcorn is already half gone.

Admittedly, I didn't do the math, but our EMT classes haven't been that short for decades. Ours are over 800 hours now. I knew that EMT-B education was shorter in the States, but I had no idea.....

Welcome to the city. I see you've jumped right in. Well done.

Then you might want to reconsider your current occupation.

You will likely find that the self respecting professionals on this site do not endorse the accelerated EMT training. To make a curriculum that short there are typically many corners cut in the education process that leave the resultant practitioner's competence in question.

A rather insignificant one of many. Call outs are great money.

Same thing that happens if they have a heart attack, stroke, or spontaneously combust, and about the same risk of occurrence. There's a greater chance of a medic driving the unit under the influence than there is of one having a seizure. Go do the research, find out how many ambulance incidents involved a medic having a seizure. In fact, it's well known that epileptics especially have an "Aura" that they sense when a seizure is about to occur. This provides them enough time to actually move to a safe location, (pull over the ambulance or call to their partner) before the seizure occurs.

Transport can be a stressful job as well. Transfers lasting hours to days...(My longest was 22 hours) Long days doing mundane work, and usually home late.

yeah.

Correct.

They won't hire based on your physical fitness just by looking at you, you will probably have to actually be evaluated doing a fitness test. You'll have to be more descriptive regarding the lift requirement. Does it have to be over your head? Up to your waist? Moved in a wheelbarrow? Many companies have different tests, and there is no standard. Don't be worried about the jaywalking ticket. I don't even think that qualifies as a misdemeanour, does it? EMS services will often provide you an opportunity to ride with them if you're interested in learning more about the job. It can be trying at times, and more stressful than CNA. Sometimes dangerous with long hours. Often on 24 hour call.

Why couldn't they?

Or those who are capable of dealing with the distress in a healthy and safe manner.

Not sure what you mean by that comment regarding it being a private organisation, but there is a requirement for a certain percentage of employees to be a visible minority especially to a contracted govt. service such as a private operator as you infer and they are probably below the threshold. You might find this helpful. Perhaps you could even call the company to find out.

DFIB? ¿Te gustaría abordar esto?

ELISA blood tests for your Smartphone? Yup

Dwayne, I wouldn't say as much out loud, but I would follow with implied consent. My feeling is that although the patient previously declined care, he may not have completely understood the ramifications of his choice, or didn't believe it when the paramedic told the patient in clear and concise terms what would happen without medical attention. Remember, one of the significant signs of a heart attack is denial, but there eventually comes a time when the patients have had the sudden "Oh shit" moment and realise that they're going to die for a stupid reason. I'll always follow up treatment with an implied consent, even after being told "Don't touch me if I pass out." because that is not a valid or legal advanced care directive and I feel I am doing the best for my patient. Having family there makes it easier too.

Simple, don't tell anyone in his class that he has a record. If he's going around announcing it to anyone who will listen, well, he shouldn't be doing this job because it indicates a lack of remorse. To be honest, even from your short description I likely wouldn't hire him because he sounds like he's making excuses rather than accepting responsibility. However, he could apply for a pardon. I'm not proficient in American laws, but I believe a pardon would remove the conviction from his record.

I have the perfect match for you Ben, I already told ya that.