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So, it's been a little under a year since my EMT class, and I just got a job at a small town EMS service.
I'm worried, however, because I feel like I have forgotten things since last summer when I took the class. I tried to keep up and maintain my knowledge, but life gets busy, and you know the rest. I have department training coming up and I am trying to review stuff so I don't kill a patient or make a stupid decision.
I know that it will be a learning process as I go through my first few months working.
My question: What are some good things to review that would be beneficial before I go for my first shift?
I'm thinking things like Trauma, bleeding stuff, splinting, airway management, etc.
Has anyone else been in the same situation? how difficult was it getting back into being fully prepared as an EMT after time away from it?
Thanks in advance.
P.S. Searched and didn't find anything, so post links to other threads if you can get them!
I'm worried, however, because I feel like I have forgotten things since last summer when I took the class. I tried to keep up and maintain my knowledge, but life gets busy, and you know the rest. I have department training coming up and I am trying to review stuff so I don't kill a patient or make a stupid decision.
I know that it will be a learning process as I go through my first few months working.
My question: What are some good things to review that would be beneficial before I go for my first shift?
I'm thinking things like Trauma, bleeding stuff, splinting, airway management, etc.
Has anyone else been in the same situation? how difficult was it getting back into being fully prepared as an EMT after time away from it?
Thanks in advance.
P.S. Searched and didn't find anything, so post links to other threads if you can get them!