Recent content by Lorianne2010

3rd Rider Good question.....Just listen and observe....If your proctor gives you instructions then do as he or she asks you. Every proctor is different...Some will grill you on subjects you should already know by the time your taking your rides, while some won't say much to you ....If your...

Hi... Does anyone have any suggestions on a complete online medical terminology course. I am about 8 weeks out from Medic School and want to take a MT course before starting ....Thx

A short list of reasons for a higher call volume in 2014.....OBAMA CARE......FLU SEASON....A lot of the country is in a deep freeze ( more homeless people calls).....You can't fix stupid when it comes to those who call EMS for silly reasons like "i have a headache" ......

LOL......BUS=Ambulance aka rig.......hahaha.....very cute

I am a female emt who works in the field as well as in an ER as a tech. I also worked on one of our local ski patrols for 7 yrs. So in my experience here is my take on gender and EMS. As far as co-workers go most are respectful and if your good at your job and pull your weight then you will gain...

I work in on a bus and in an ED so I come in contact with a lot of Pt's.....Upon first contact I ask them how they would like to be addressed. Most want to be addressed by their first names ....You also cannot go wrong with sir or ma'am.....Good luck in your career

Just remember how you felt and when it comes time for you to take a third rider.......

Remember So....Just remember how you felt on your ride along when you get your 3rd rider ....Don't be one of those "guys"

Well said .....Thanks guys for the incredible insight I know I appreciate your wisdom as well as the others who are new to the profession.

I hadn't gone without , I had my first this past December...And as trauma deaths go it was rough, even the most senior medics who arrived after I did was shaken up a bit , yes I was fortunate to have gone so long with out one ...As I told Drew, I think I dealt with it appropriately. True I...

Small enough , we have death as does any community , our service centers in a town of less than 1500 and farming communities surround the town...We have fatalities both trauma and medical just not very many.

Small service,small community I guess....I am sure it would be different if I worked in a larger community.

I know what your dealing with Drew, I had my first this past winter after three years. While it doesn't upset me it is still with me , I think about the person,see his face and go over and over the scene in my head. I didn't cry or lose it in anyway and I know I did everything I could for the...

Why did I become an EMT ? I became an EMT because I wanted to make a difference, yes it is about saving lives but it is also about care and compassion for those in need. I am also a Pro-Ski Patroller and struggled a few months ago with my first fatality, I was first on scene and although I...

Hi, How do you get field experience if no one will hire you unless you have 6 months to a year of experience ? I have applied and applied for various jobs in the EMS world and have yet to even get an interview ....Very discouraging , does anyone have any suggestions ? Thanks! Lori