EMS clinicals

[Kyle2011]

So tomorrow i start my first clinical it is at Med-star in Mt clemins MI it is a 12 hour shift (starting at 8am) any tips when doing a 12 hour shift?

[TylerHastings]

Bring a book, a snack, and maybe even a lunch. However if you are like most thirds on a rig your crew will have rideritis and not get a damn thing all day so bring a good book.

[NYCEMS9115]

Make sure you have change of clothing; socks and underwear too. Enough money, just in case. A nice book &/or mag. Phone charger and phone. Stethoscope and other EMS supplies you're suppose to have. Extra pens. Watch. Laptop; you never know. Make sure you have a book bag to hold all this.

Lastly, bring your A game and leave your drama at home. Do not get involve in other's. No pooping, where you eat..... Good luck....

Forgot to mention snacks and beverages; bring enough to share. Want to make a good inpression? Bring donuts and coffee for everyone; we say we don't like donuts but who doesn't like a jelly powdered donut?

[tcripp]

Forgot to mention snacks and beverages; bring enough to share. Want to make a good inpression? Bring donuts and coffee for everyone; we say we don't like donuts but who doesn't like a jelly powdered donut?

This is probably the best advice. If not donuts, then brownies or cookies. It's always a GREAT way to break the ice.

[medicgirl05]

I've never had a student bring donuts. They usually don't even have money to pay for their meals!

Just wanted to add: make sure you show up on time or about 5 minutes prior. Being late is not a good way to start the day!

Edited January 16, 2011 by medicgirl05

[island emt]

Be there EARLY, offer to help wash the truck or clean inside while the crew does their morning checks. Pay attention to what the crew says and depending on how busy they are take every chance you can to go to the bathroom. You never know when you might be running for several hours straight without a break to P.

Leave your cell phone in your car, you are there to learn ,not talk or text on the phone.

Keep your eyes and ears open wide and if you have a question about something you see, wait until it's appropriate to ask.

Once a crew gets to know you a little they will give you plenty of hands on things to do.

Carry a pen and a small notebook in your pocket to take note on or write down questions for later.

God luck

[Kyle2011]

thanks for all the advice for got to check this before i went today but i will take all of thins info for my next clinical

[NYCEMS9115]

Kyle2011... How was the clinical? Anymore in the future? How were your preceptors? Did you do anything? What type of cases did you see? How is class going so far?

[Kyle2011]

went grate was able to use a bvm on a stroke patient and went on a chest pain call turned out to be a hart attack was able to give nitro. others where just some transfers

Kyle2011... How was the clinical? Anymore in the future? How were your preceptors? Did you do anything? What type of cases did you see? How is class going so far?

my next clinical is Saturday the 29th another 12 hour shift at the same place same times, hopefully i will get the same guys or at least on of them we all got along really well, on a side note any emts/paramedics here work in MI in the warren/Detroit or work for med-star

Edited January 25, 2011 by Kyle2011

[NYCEMS9115]

Awesome to hear. Keep up the enthusiasm. Its good to feel good about what you do. All the best...