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I echo Anthony's experience. It was a lot of fun and a good refresher for me having been out of EMS for a while. I was also reminded how small the EMS world was when I ran into to some people I had connections with. The weather even cooperated for the most part! The airway gauntlet was a lot of fun and very challenging... I must remember to practice upright intubations on pediatrics...that one was a doozy! All in all it was a great week, busted up wrist aside, and run by some great doctors

I've never seen anything this severe, but I suppose it could be possible... I'm really curious to see what others have to say about this, thanks for sharing this case though!

Yeah I got until the blood was showing in the water and turned it off...

Welcome! I joined my local VFD at 16 also and had so much fun! There's a lot you can learn from this site and the members

Welcome! Hang in there! Everyone has something they have struggled with and those who make fun or you or criticize you for your diminished english skills probably have something they feel insecure about themselves. Keep it up!

Home now after an amazing experience at CAP lab. Thank you to everyone who came together to send Anthony and I. It was a lot of information and a lot of fun!

I know! I leave my sunny 65 and sunny in Denver for freezing cold and rain here! Can't wait for tomorrow Very excited.

Congrats!!!

Your state doesn't require a teaching certificate to teach EMS? I would start with creating the course outline, curriculum, and then a lesson plan for each class. I would always have a binder per class and a tab for each class with the lesson plan and any materials I would need already ready to go. The course outline should include the chapters covered and organized so you can be sure to cover all essential material in the time given. The curriculum is what the students get a copy of and should include your expectations for what they need to know by the end of the class, and should have your contact information incase they need to miss a class or arrive late. The lesson plans should have an objective for each contact meeting. What you hope to teach them in that lesson and how you are going to do it. This is where I would make notes about a certain call I had run that was relevant. Be careful to not rely too much on past scenarios though. As Anthony said, run through each lesson plan. Teaching is probably 75% prep work and only 25% actually teaching. Good luck and remember to stay confident

I got myself a new laptop for school

I generally try and refrain from posting unless I have something new or different to contribute.

What to do when someone doesn't want to make a post...

What if I don't want to post anything?!?

Welcome back

Is there a time you can schedule with the instructor to go over that skill? Seems odd that you would be tested on something you were only given one opportunity to try. Other than that I echo Mike in that memorizing the check-off is your best bet besides more practice.s Good luck and welcome

Interesting list... thanks for the heads up

Look at Montgomery County http://www.mcvfra.or...er-departments/ ETA: Let me know which departments look interesting to you. I know BCC, Glen Echo, Rockville all have Volunteer ALS as well has some others.

Florida or Maine? We're not trying to be difficult. There are a few of us well connected with volunteer departments throughout the east coast and need you to be more specific for us to help you. Search state EMS websites for their various NR requirements. Montgomery County, MD has a plethora of ALS volunteer departments. You will be hard pressed to find a department that isn't looking for a >1 year commitment and at least 12 hours standby/ week.

Very excited to go!

Depends on the state...be more specific

I'll definitely buy you a shot of tequila Dwayne!

Welcome! I'm looking forward to all you have to offer

Very excited to go! Thank you for the opportunity!