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Guess I'll have to be nicer to those two. UMMM just kidding honey, please don't take my comp............................

First most services seem to give little or no credit for time as a volly and some say that it actually counts against you. As far as age I would prefer someone older working with me. Yes I know some older people that are not very mature and I also know some young people that are very mature. Getting hired at 18 will depend on the service and also the insurance company. I wish there was a way for young basics/paramedics to be third team member for a couple of years so they could get experience before being turned loose as a primary member of a team.

What fun would the city be w/o the fighting? :dontknow: I hereby appoint you first lady of EMTCITY. All hail the first lady.

Sorry to correct you but he's the duke of the city. One of the other trouble makers is president . Guys I get annoyed at times with Dust, just as he gets with me. He is opinionated just as many of us are. The difference between him and most of the rest on here he's been there, done that, and gotten the t-shirt. The biggest gripe that even got me when still a basic was the crap that we saved paramedics. The only thing we really save paramedics is steps. Steps back and forth getting stuff. I personally have no problem working with a basic as long as they are trying to advance to the next level. I realized really how little education I had and as I've gotten more education I am seeing just really how much more I and honestly all in EMS need.

Yup your getting the shaft. One of the stations here that pays $13hr for basics only has 18 calls a year. It does assist other county stations but the entire county has less than 2000 calls but has 5 fully staffed 24/365 ambulances in it. 4 of those always have a paramedic and soon all five will.

Well that sucks. Basics here get $13/hour, benefits and overtime.

New t-shirt. Basics save paramedics lives. But good job by the youngsters.

No wonder they just use WOW. Thats a mouth full.

Thanks admin. As a sponsor, thats about to be bumped off the last 10 list, I feel it is worth sending a little to help keep a place for education, discussion, and venting open. I also use this forum when at work someone asks a question or makes a suggestion. I just say hey theres a discussion on the city about that and so others are exposed. Why not donate a dollar at least? If we all chip in a little it will help keep the city from becoming a financial burden to one person.

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Sorry does that mean you don't have much real estate? :?: :twisted:

My medical director expects us to check patients. Other than placing a foley we do not insert anything vaginally. My education does teach me to explain what I am seeing. My description maybe just what is needed to expedite the patients care in the hospital.

Man we keep disagreeing. If I have a female bleeding excessively or bleeding when not her period, she gets checked. I need to see what is happening to provide proper report and treatment. What color the blood is. Whether thick, clotted or thin. Perhaps she is miscarrying even when she doesn't know shes pregnant. I may open the labia in order to inspect for sores, etc. So much can be noted with a hands an eyes on approach.

But you still have to get them onto the stretcher. What we need is a lift that we can wheel in and get them onto the stretcher. Don't know if there is a portable device for that. Maybe some of our inventors could do that.

http://www.emtcity.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.ph...&highlight= Another thread that has what can happen when on scene.

Thats more calls than any of the services I'm involved with. In fact might be more calls than all combined yet I'm paid at all of them.

I agree. Dust was just extra blunt this morning though. But maybe thats what the person needs.

Actually what you provide can dictate how aggressive the doctors and nurses are in treating patient. W/o proper assessment your report might not trigger any red flags so they place them in waiting room instead of starting immediate care.

Actually this is done in the field all the time. It is another part of the puzzle that you can relay to the hospital. I did not intend to sound all self righteous and condescending. I was taught this as an ECA ( first responder ) and so was very surprised that you were not familiar with it, plus you asked if I was joking for mentioning it. It is a very good predictor of what is going on especially in adults. Like most other prehospital exams it is not all conclusive. It will require confirmation before they start surgery. Another good test is the pinch an inch test. Really maybe I am in the minority because I believe the more info the better I can treat and the better patient advocate I can be. ( see do you look and touch discussion as well as nut is swollen and hurt thread )

Here are few in Texas. www.techproservices.net http://www.westtexas.tstc.edu/sharedcode/p...t_dept_name=ems http://www.epcc.edu/degrees/Home/Certifica...US/Default.aspx http://www.southplainscollege.edu/nursing/...%20Services.htm http://www.teex.com/teex.cfm?pageid=traini...ex&browse=6

There are lots of programs that let you get your basic then immediately start the next level. Just depends if you are willing to travel. Think you for searching first. It is better to take time and effort to find a subject and read it then post for more info if needed.