Recent content by Coptrainer

Thanks for the replies guys. What I really need is a short yes or no on the issue of whether or not you've had training in handling evidence. If not, I need to know that too. What I need to do is document numbers of people who have and have not had the training. Thanks, Bob

I'll assume you'll be running medical calls with the VFD. If so, that's going to be great experience that you can take to an interview. Jump in and get your hands on the patients. Get practice taking vital signs on every patient, even if it's already been done or doesn't really need to be...

While doing my clinicals in the ER, I was asked to get a temp on a patient. I grabbed a thermometer off the wall and entered the patient's room where an RN was attending to the patient. As I started toward the patient with the thermometer the RN told me I didn't want to use that thermometer...

I need some statistics for my Paramedic Class Project. As an EMT-B or EMT-P, have you had any training in handling Sexual Assault victims and the evidence you may encounter? Thanks, Bob

Thanks Thanks for the replies folks. Great stories. If you were going to read an article on handling crime scenes, what info would you like covered??? Again, THANKS!

Hey troops! I'm a retired Detective Sergeant who is currently in Paramedic School. We have a class project due at the end of the semester. I've decided to do my project on EMS handling of crime scenes. Do you have a crime scene story you'd like to share? My focus is on handling evidence...

Surely your class has had some kind of saying or activity that has meaning with the class. If you can get Randolph to sign the photo using that saying or whatever, that'd be cool!

1 month 17 days til start I've been reading my textbook as preparation for my Medic class which begins Aug. 22. A little daunting at this point. Not sure what I got my self into but looking forward to the process. G'luck everyone!

When you go in for your interview, use the "rule, rational, application" form of answering questions. When asked, quote the "rule" that applies to the answer. Then, explain the "rational" behind the rule. Then give the answer to the question. This process, used in writing legal briefs, shows...

I see you're in California. Don't forget that you'll probably need to go to DMV and get your ambulance driver's license. It's just a written test and no driving test, so it can be done quickly. You'll need to have your fingerprints taken too.

stroke, hypo/hyperthermia, diabetic emergencies

As a VFD volunteer, I found I wasn't using my EMS skills as much as I'd hoped. So, I went to work with an ambulance company. Now, I work there and do the medical training for the two VFDs I volunteer with. All that keeps me sharp AND helps my fellow VFD members sharp through my training.

As a California POST Master Instructor, I can tell you that the more realistic the training, the better students will learn. With that said, just do the best you can with what you have and I'm sure the good students will learn.

70 and passed. I, too, thought I had failed after getting only 70 questions. I didn't get my results for over a week. What a long week that was!

Missing Stock My biggest gripe is finding the truck hasn't been restocked after a call. Missing equipment is a problem I'd rather not have to and shouldn't have to deal with.