AMR PAT suggestions for short girls

[Hayley]

Hi!

I recently took the PAT for AMR and I failed because I was too short and I couldn't get the stretcher high enough to get it back into the ambulance. Everything else I could do just fine and the test was honestly easier than I thought it was going to be, but when I went to put the stretcher back in the ambulance, I couldn't.

I can lift it just fine, so I don't think weight is the issue, but I was wondering if anyone had any advice for my retest in a few months. I'm 5'4, and I was the shortest person testing that day.

Thank you!

[kavdowe]

That stretcher height clearance on the ambulance can definitely sneak up on you if you're shorter. Focusing on overhead presses, shoulder strength, and working on proper leverage or foot positioning makes a huge difference for the retest.

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