Brandon Pate
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Today I failed my supine spinal immobilization skill for EMT practicals. I did everything by the book except for one thing; I forgot to apply the set of straps that goes over the shoulders before securing the head. I realized my mistake less than a minute later, and verbalized that I would’ve applied those straps before securing the head. After that, I finished the skill by the book and felt pretty okay about it. However, the program director told me that I’d failed the skill and would have to pay the $120 fee to retake my practicals in a few months as he basically pushed me out the door giving me no opportunity to ask any questions. I was told at the beginning of the practicals that if you make a mistake but fix it either by verbalizing or physically correcting the mistake before completing the skill, you’ll be okay. Does this not apply to my situation? I’m a little confused