Hawk Eye Posted April 18, 2013 Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) I'm currently in my first year of the Emergency Care Technician [ECT (AEMT for Americans I believe)] and I didn't realize the physical demands during PT and such before and after class. Our college (Cape Peninsular University of Technology) has a expedition type thing required for people who wish to do the Rescue elective to participate in. I've chosen to do it as a side option and yesterday was our first official training session for it, my body didn't take it well. xP I've seen on Youtube that the Aussie medic colleges have a fitness routine, but do all medical training centers have fitness focused areas? Edited April 18, 2013 by Hawk Eye
Arctickat Posted April 18, 2013 Posted April 18, 2013 Can't speak to most other countries, but Canadian colleges must have a fitness component to their curriculum to obtain accreditation.
scubanurse Posted April 18, 2013 Posted April 18, 2013 I have not heard of it, but I think it's a great idea. EMS is a very physically demanding profession and so it makes sense to begin teaching physical training and wellness early on so that once you hit the field as a provider, the habits have already been formed and you can continue to stay in shape. 1
DwayneEMTP Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 I didin't in my medic class, but in my Basic we had drills, PT, daily uniform inspections etc... I don't think that it's common here, but I too think that it's a great idea...
scubanurse Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 I'm currently in my first year of the Emergency Care Technician [ECT (AEMT for Americans I believe)] and I didn't realize the physical demands during PT and such before and after class. Our college (Cape Peninsular University of Technology) has a expedition type thing required for people who wish to do the Rescue elective to participate in. I've chosen to do it as a side option and yesterday was our first official training session for it, my body didn't take it well. xP I've seen on Youtube that the Aussie medic colleges have a fitness routine, but do all medical training centers have fitness focused areas? So how is the PT going?!?
Arctickat Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 One of my medic students posted this image on facebook, Although we do have a fitness component to our paramedic training, these two students were injured during a resounding game of..... ...Duck, Duck, Goose. 2
J306 Posted May 2, 2013 Posted May 2, 2013 Oh and that's me kneeling down showing the rest of the class how to put on a tensor bandage haha
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