scott33

From what I've gleaned from this topic thus far, it seems like the optimal approach would be to finish his EMT training and work as a paid employee of a private company for a year or two, and then apply for a work visa in the UK.

He doesn't apply for a work visa. His employer would do that, and therein lies the biggest issue with people wanting to work in foreign countries. They could work their arses off to get a qualification they want to travel with, only to find out there is no way to obtain a visa at the end of it.

Unless he already has an "in" to the UK, he should start here...

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/

You don't need to be a US citizen to work as an EMT. You don't need to be a US citizen to study in the US. You do however, need the appropriate visa for either option. For the purposes of immigration, temporary or otherwise, resident family members other than spouse, parents, or siblings will not be of any use for what you plan to do.

If / when Iceland becomes a member of the EU, you will have plenty more options opened to you.

Sorry, but I just find this hilarious.

Has anyone here worked in Norway, or know anything about their EMS system(s)? What do you think would be necessary for an American B or P to do so?

A visa / work permit

http://www.udi.no/Norwegian-Directorate-of-Immigration/Central-topics/Work-and-residence/

How are you arriving at you MAP numbers?

Here are the patches I have received over the last 10 years or so - shown in chronological order from top left to bottom right. None of them are currently worn on my uniform.

I think the UK CCP will really only take hold if they place more emphasis on interfacility transfers (currently about 4% of their workload), instead of finding more reasons to extend scene time for big sick traumas. CCP funding, ultimately from the public purse, can only go so far if they are limiting their role to a fraction of what a BASICS doc can do for free.

...and the UK do not have such a level

SECAmb have had CCPs for a couple of years now. Lots of interest in the UK to get more trusts moving forward with CCPs, but many people still only see it as something more do at the scene of a trauma (thoracotomies, surgical crics, RSI etc).

http://www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/Documents/Report_Critical_care_paramedics.pdf

Activation of HEMS by people who are little more than first aiders. Lots of examples of them being used (in populated areas) for simple extremity fractures.

Paramedic and RN with a couple of bolt on critical care certs.

Work in progress...

Sure, man. What I'm seeing in lead V1 is a QR complex about 100-120 ms wide with a T that is deflected opposite of the R wave (discordant), which is appropriate for a RBBB.

Tell me what you're seeing, I could be wrong, but that's my take on this ECG.

I agree.

I will add that number 2 does look a little 'strainy'. A little unusual though given the absence of the large QRS' often found with strain pattern.

A lot of people on a lot of forums have made up stories for attention. You are not the first and you will not be the last. I am not going to kick you when you are down, so all i will say well done for having the guts to fess up.

Some years ago, I had the misfortune of having a rather heated and drawn out online debate with someone who was claiming to be a doctor. She obviously wasn't, but many other forum members (particularly the non-medical ones) believed her drivel, and went to great lengths to support her - perhaps due to the fact that she had previously endeared herself to them. My frustration at the obvious holes in her postings only served to make me look like the bad guy, when I had the nerve to ask for relevant and current literature to back up her outlandish assertions.

That forum has since died a death, but I would have loved to have known what her motivation was.

Once someone's fantasy spills out onto a public forum - perhaps to make their posts sound more interesting or worthy of a response - they need to make sure their story remains watertight. That is the hard part. Unfortunately there is always going to be some smart arse who knows better, and has nothing to lose by probing a little deeper.

Its just not worth it.

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State Registered Paramedic which now requires a two year Foundation Degree

The Scottish Ambulance Service do not require a degree for HPC registration. Nor are they limited to working north of Hadrians Wall.

I don't actually know anyone who has done a "tourist ride along" with FDNY, in spite of the daily requests of how to go about it.

Hello all.

Was wondering of those that have taken either their FP-C or CCP-C, what study material did you use?

I have a book called the ACE SAT I got that seems to be a good bank of questions. I also got the videos from the same site.

Any other good recommendations for study material?

I think the ACE SAT was the best book for me. You may also want too look on http://www.astna.org/ . I found the Transport Certification Review manual (II) and Patient Transport: Principles and Practice books also very helpful.

Also how many people here have taken either? I haven't been on here in a while(let the beating commence) but I was surprised there wasn't a section for critical care or flight.

Took both. CCP-C is as equally as challenging as the FP-C...minus all the flight stuff.

Yup, sometimes it sucks. Sorry to read what was obviously a shit experience for you.

Yeah, sad turn of events. Doesn't make for pleasant reading.

I must say, I was never under the impression that KM was a paramedic - nor a HEMS Doc. I am not sure I can't recall a (serious) post where he stated he was. Insinuated? Perhaps, but stated?? I could be wrong of course.

'Medic' outside the military and the US, can have different meanings around a similar theme. In the UK for example, it is often reserved for first aiders that want to give themselves a flashier title on EMS forums. Just like 'EMT' which is also overused, and has no specific credentials associated with it - unlike in the US.

Yes he fought for the cause of the hitherto unknown NZ EMS provider, but maybe that speaks more of wanting to put his part of the world on the map. Who doesn't?

It should be noted that the clinical components of his posts were not entirely inaccurate. Though perhaps it was a little unfair to have people mislead in other respects. Whether that was the intention or not, or just another long line of piss takes from a forum alter-ego, I cannot say.

I hope it blows over.

$27- ish per hour as a medic. Almost double that when working in my RN job.

No, pretty much every country but the U.S.is exempt from taxes when remote, at least in the war theater. Not sure about other remote gigs. I think that they just took it from the Aussies to, though I'm not sure.

Even US citizens who immigrate or gain dual nationality are still required to file taxes in the US every year.

Haven't had a Walt outing since, who was it, SOmedic?

You would need a visa. Neither the HPC, nor the NHS can supply them.

"It's a sick mind, but he's not the only one doing it"

^^^^This^^^^

To work in the US you will need the appropriate visa. From what you have told us so far, obtaining one may be highly unlikely.

http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD

I have an American dad (no relation to the infamous Stan Smith we see on TV), and a Canadian mom. My dad moved back to the US after being a 1) landed immigrant, then 2) permanent resident after 9/11. He never gave up his US citizenship and moved back in 2005.

Sorry, I am a little confused with this. Is your Dad a Greencard holder or a US Citizen?

Are you aware that he is the one who will need to apply for the I-130 visa on your behalf? Also, your age, marital status, and father's status can make a difference to processing times.

http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD

EMS is about as tough as you allow it to be.