Recent content by TomP

It is vague and that's what I was going for. I want to see what people say. I don't believe it has to be one or the other and every situation is different, but what made me ask this is I've recently had some Paramedic turnover in my company and I'll be training some new hires soon. I've noticed...

What makes an in house training program good?

I'm the training officer for a rural EMS company and looking to start a discussion on this topic. Is your companies top priority to transport the pt or to treat the pt? Thanks for your replies

Wait...I'm confused did he really say that during the state of the union?

Has anyone completed a NCTI paramedic program and gone through with their AS or AAS degree granting process?

Bring a recorder and record all the lectures. It's what I did all through medic school and then I would listen to them later. It's hard even if you are awake to take everything in the first go around. I would find whole parts of a lecture that I knew I was awake for but must have zoned out...

I looked like a herion addict with track marks all over my arms half way though my medic program.

Does anybody out there work in california as a critical care medic or know about the scope for one? I'm having issues finding it on the emsa website.

Dispatched for a 88 y/o M unresponsive CPR in progress for possible heart attack

No, however I am lucky and my protocols allow me to clear c-spine on scene.

Sonoma Life Support is in Santa Rosa. They do not cover the town of Sonoma. Trust me I know I live and work in Sonoma!

In Sonoma, Sonoma Fire Department is the main 911 ambulance and they have a contract with Sonoma Valley Hospital to do all transfers out of the ER. VeriHealth is however going to take over the contract at Infinion Raceway starting in a month our so, but besides that just alot of rides to and...

I wouldn't be surprised if you have to do another one for a job app. Get used to getting them done and having to pay every time.

If you have the opportunity jump on it! And even if you are nervous, show confidence in yourself when you go in. Just do it! And let me know how it goes. Good Luck!

EMT or Medic? Don't let what I said deter you, turn in your app and if its online still go in and hand them your resume and meet them in person. If you don't get the job ask about doing ride alongs, anything to get exposure. Keep at it and you will find something!