I need suggestions

[nick Joseph]

I'm a brand new EMT-B with little experience , I've never really "ran a call" because every time I ride with someone they are more experienced and take lead and I dnt wanna just cut them off .. how am I ever supposed to gain experience like that.. I know my stuff but assessments don't really go down in the ambulance how they do in class , any advice on how I could maybe gain experience ? Should I sit back and listen for a while? Or should I talk to them and tell them I wanna take lead ? Thanks in advance guys

 

[Chewy20]

I'm a brand new EMT-B with little experience , I've never really "ran a call" because every time I ride with someone they are more experienced and take lead and I dnt wanna just cut them off .. how am I ever supposed to gain experience like that.. I know my stuff but assessments don't really go down in the ambulance how they do in class , any advice on how I could maybe gain experience ? Should I sit back and listen for a while? Or should I talk to them and tell them I wanna take lead ? Thanks in advance guys

If you feel like you are ready, pull them aside at the start of shift and ask if you can take the lead on a few calls. They should be doing this anyway, and if you start to fudge up (you will) they can takeover or give you some pointers.

 

[CALEMT]

Sit back for a couple of calls so you can get the feel of how calls are ran in the field. A good preceptor "won't throw you to the wolves" without you watching first. Also show that you're interested in learning, ask questions on the call you just ran, the things you don't understand or want to get better on. This shows your preceptor that you're paying attention for the duration of patient care. If you're still not taking the lead, maybe ask if you can do some assessments on the next couple calls. Worst answer can be no and if thats the case look into getting a different preceptor.

 

[Ewok Jerky]

What they said. Ask for some room on your leash.