Keep on keeping on as Joe Dirt would say. My second day of training my "training paramedic" told me "you just suck". Of course I sucked. I had a total of 24 hours experience as a basic. I had never been in an ambulance when I started. Just because you do not have experience, does not mean you...
Im 43 and just got my first EMT job. I went through the weed out process just like the young ones and I dont see many of them around after its all said and done. Jump in there and get with it.
Learning more everyday on the job!
Good Luck!
Looking forward to finding out the hard way. Last Mod test and final practicals last night. I have a written final next wed. and I'm finished with B school! Woo Hoo. Actually looks like I may get a job too:D
Great sig line! That pretty much nails it. I will most likely move on education wise ASAP. I see the limitations and doldrums associated with the B status. Gotta start somewhere!
So...my EMT training is BS...?.My textbooks are all lies? Dont give anybody O2? Dont use the BVM? Dont use EPI? All I'm being taught is worthless? The inspiration is infinite here. See ya in the trenches. :D
Great thought provoking discussion! Guess I will be signing up for some more classes...
Thanks for the answer firefite! I just learned something. Funny how when you are in school, all this info is jammed in your head, but it takes a real scenario to stick it there and glue things together.
Wow. You Aussie's actually get to make some money being a medic! I'm glad somebody on the planet actually gets paid on par for the job. Looks like it's bottom dollar here in the US. :sad: Par for our course these days.
Still teaching ABC in my current course. But I hear CAB is coming. I would have said A and been wrong with you.
There is a huge debate going on in the local community about the new "standards". Even in class.
Sorry in advance, BUT I'm new here! Include these in the next OB class you teach:ph34r:
http://www.pregnantchicken.com/pregnant-chicken-blog/2011/5/29/birthing-dolls.html
Just looked up and seen the POWM link. Please disregard last transmission. I'm an idiot.
Speaking of that. You got a noob (being me!) Send them to get you an id-10t form. Old military trick.
Spells IDIOT
Lucid.. I got a $100 for you NOW! That's 20 people @ 5 a pop. Maybe the best "entertainment value" I have ever been offered! It doesn't even have to hurt. Just a little Jab will do! It's all bout shock value. :rolleyes:
I think you can up your rates. i would easily go 10 for $100
Oh you Michiganders! I am dang near married to one and been friends of the family for over half my life. Go ahead and come on down! Use is jus gonna have to git used to the way thangs are dun down South :unsure: Just givin you little prep for culture shock. You will LOVE it down here after you...
Good thread! Got my mind turning. I see why no on seizures and diabetic emergencies. BTW?? Do you check BGL on an unconscious person to determine diabetic emergency??? I'm a humble student and yes I am asking this question for real trying to learn. Or do you try to obtain this info from a famliy...