Recent content by wildmedicspm

Yeap...that has got to be one of the all time "you're not gonna' believe this" stories...right up there with the guy with the telephone pole through his abdomen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been "doing" wilderness/expedition medicine for over 12 years. There are alot of training companies out there. If I was recommending a course, I would suggest WMA (Wilderness Medical Associates), SOLO, or a group from YWAM (Youth With A Mission) based in Salem, OR. All three of these...

The Army trains it's medics at Ft. Sam Houston in Texas.

Good Foundation I believe that we would all agree that NO ONE should persue tactical or wilderness jobs until they have a high level of competency in regular EMS. Nothing beats a solid foundation before you throw in the wrench into the works with the additional hazards and limitations that...

We got a memo from our state ems division last week that said that the DOT had not included the combitube as a skill for EMTBs in it's latest National Standard Training Cirriculum. Has anyone out there heard similiar or read through the NSTC yet? I haven't had time and was hoping someone would...

RELAX!!!!! I have been a paramedic preceptor since 1989---We want you to succeed. Just be methodical and follow the patient assessment technique you were taught. Oh...and after today---you will either be hooked on ems or not---you will know!!! So have a GREAT day.

You should be able to obtain a copy of the POI for the course. See if this link helps you out. http://www.cs.amedd.army.mil/68w/news/300-91W1-2-3-4%20_91WY2_%20T__PH2_12_January_2006.pdf That others may live!!!!!!!!