Recent content by medic493

I am surprised any EMT program allowed you to take the course without running your record. Nevertheless, it is a state matter, and absolutely shall not be hidden from the state. An arrest is a not a conviction to be clear, so you should absolutely disclose this to the state. Most states...

thanks for the response VentMonkey. There is a lot of respect between nurses, and medics in the world. However, if you read other forums, there is a lot of negative attitude about the idea of nurses venturing into medic territory, or a medic going into nursing. That attitude is what I picked up...

you know what screw off. My program that I helped establish in my department has really improved the lives of several members. I am a part of a volunteer organization full of very hard working people, who appreciate my help. You don't know me, so stop harassing me. Save your holier than thou...

It is indeed a pissing contest, but let's not detract from the idea that the education, and skills learned by both professions can more easily carryover than let's say an accountant who decides to become a chef. This would be a very extreme example, but it is clear that both nurses and paramedic...

Have you had any struggles, or experience billing for Ials? In other words, services provided by an advanced/intermediate life support? Also, issues billing for non-transport ems response? PA is now looking to allow 911 agencies to bill for interventions provided which did not result in...

There has been a long, and brutal debate between people who view paramedics and RN's to be duly qualified to perform each other's occupations. I see the concerns from both parties, but I want to provide an insight into the understated elements of an Rn, or paramedic embarking into the other's...

ALS calls in PA are any which incur life threats upon the patient. Resp, cardiac, AMS, LOC, signs of shock, etc. However, whether the patient gets a paramedic to provide care is an entirely different question. We go from areas where every unit is 1 EMT + 1 Medic, and is transport capable. To...

Considering that many paramedics are also paid/volunteer firefighters, and/or a part of a fire-based EMS service, I can't agree. Moreover, the point is to impact a niche environment of EMS providers (many are firefighter/emt or medics), and so this board is hardly the wrong place to discuss this...

Without the sarcasm, and attitude you ask some fair questions. The intention of a health and safety program is provide members with resources to get help. Many emergency service providers lack time, money, and resources to look into opportunities to improve their health. There are many ways that...

This is part 2 of my thread about Pennsylvania. This thread will detail the available certification levels for PA EMS providers. The following levels exist in Pennsylvania. Attendant: Not a certified level anymore, but defined by the EMS act as a person with CPR/AED certifications. Basically...

Look while I hear what you are saying, the fact is that I already have changed many operational performance measures, which have improved patient care. The bottom line is that I do nothing without the support of the chiefs.....Therefore, for me to step back from making improvements would be a...

I agree, but there is technically a separate scope of practice for EMR's (no separate book of protocols). Also, I would say that because there are different drug lists for Air, you could argue Air to be separate level.

Just because somebody is old and/or experienced does not mean that this person is adequate to deal with the modern challenges of the job. It doesn't matter that I am 21 (almost 22 by the way), but I have no problem will calling out something that is bad, and does not work. An example of the old...

This system is very detailed, and provides many different licensing options for agencies that range from super rural to super urban.

Thanks for the response, I know that NFPA is voluntary, but many departments treat their guidelines as requirements. Ultimately, once the department mandates members to do something, even if it is based on guidelines, then it is a requirement! Please elaborate on lifestyle changes? Also, im...