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I thought it was clear, but my apologies if it wasn't.

Do you define Basic Life Support with "monkey skills"? Paragods have no business in this line of work. Being a good EMT-Basic, or proficient in Basic Life Support is by no means defined by the monkey skills.

You do not need to have been an EMT-Basic ever, to be a good "Basic", meaning, having a grasp of Basic Life Support.

I will stand by those statements as being blanket statements, regardless of State or Country. They do apply. You have no business doing any patient care if you cannot be proficient in Basic skills.

Do you or do you not agree that a proficient care provider must have good Basic skills? Competency is one thing, proficiency is a different matter.

Could you please try reading the entire post? There were no blanket statements made at all.

Thank You Doctor.

Wisconsin actually got rid of test out RN to Paramedic because it was apparent that it was not working here. They found that the Basic skills were lacking. Now in Wisconsin, an RN can run as a Basic after going to an EMT Basic class. After that they can operate at the Intermediate level too, and...

Are you a great Basic?

All Paramedic services in the State of Wisconsin that were providing ALS prior to 2001 MUST be a 2 Paramedic rig, period. Also, in Wisconsin, all levels of EMS are Licensed though the State, then Credentialed through their service and service Medical Director. To be a good Paramedic, you need...