EMT Experiences at a Summer Camp

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Any Entry Level EMT-Bs Ever worked at a Summer Camp Accredited by the American Camp Association? I just got hired about a week ago for three months of living on camp. And assisting campers between ages of 5-18. I assist in medication administration:rofl: I think that should be LPN or RN only; but based on the ACA protocols they allow EMTs to dispense meds. at the camp. I would also put on a career exploration session by having a local EMS agency give a tour of their quarters and rigs. to show what EMS is about and if they are interested in becoming a EMT or Paramedic. It may be boring but I allows me to communicate with kids when they are scared or afraid of becoming ill or needed to be transported to local hospitals. :)
 
I worked at a camp last summer. It was a day camp, so no meds. Some kids had inhalers / eli-pens, but that's it.

I would be careful to make sure you know what you are allowed to do with your medical direction (or lack thereof) and scope of practice.
 
Yes, we have standing orders that I must follow, I cannot do gluc checks if a camper has diabetes, they have to do it themselves; unless they bottom out if they need glucagon if their AMS is not WNL. I am just a bug bite and tick and cuts and scrapes patrol. And of course on standby if a CA or Choking happens on scene. But otherwise yes, We have to follow protocols from the scout council as well as from the Accredited Camp Assoc. Thanks for the advice.:cool:
 
Is this the sane gig you posted about a few months ago or another?

I have done some camp work. I enjoyed it. It will really teach you how to talk and interact with kids.....something ems education really lacks.
 
Yes sir, and I like it much:rolleyes: I am going to offer a session of having a rig from a local agency to give a tour of their prehospital ambulance and teach basic first aid and learning how and when 911 is called. Kind ofl a career exploration session. :c
 
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You should be aware of what your state allows you to do aside from what the camp's protocols are.
 
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