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A lot was unpacked on this episode. We chat about when is it OK to grab that first cup of Java? Plus we would be remiss if we didn’t talk about the recent EMS providers charge with murder in IL. Watch this show or listen below. Get your FREE Responder membership to study and review […]
Ever wonder what other EMS professionals want from their career? Is it inline with your desires or concerns in EMS?
The recent NREMT resolution to change eligibility requirements
has brought on a variety of opinions, and of course, what would
EMS Office Hours be without an opinion of our own?
No more EMS skill sheets How ever will we evaluate EMS candidates and ensure their success in class, on exams and in the field? This episode of EMS Office Hours talks about this and more like EMS Week and why the do we keep up that farce? 🚑 Be Better At EMS 🚑
Remember that violent patient manikin in EMT class? Or what about the simulated patient under arrest? Yeah, most EMT courses stick to the basics and rarely present students with a violent patient or patient in custody scenario. It’s hard to do and time is often limited in class. So instructors have to stick with the […]
With high EMS call volumes, low acuity calls, long ED waits and patient just plain looking to avoid the ED altogether. New mobile urgent care units bring the Dr, nurse, PA or EMT to your home. Offering treatments for asthma, COPD, minor injuries, ECG’s, IV’s, kidney stones and even COVID tests. Will this help or […]
When people call 911 and then request transport to a specific hospital. Should EMS honor that request? Or should we transport to the closest appropriate facility based on the patients signs, symptoms and our suspected clinical picture of the patient? In NYC they have attempted to take away the choice of facility for a patient due to […]
What do you do when your partner just doesn’t want to follow the rules or when your agency turns a blind eye to it? This episode Dave, Jim and Josh talk about dealing with rule breaking partners agencies that let it happen and the back in the day mindset of EMS. Free Membership===> Turbo Medic Insider. […]
EMS personnel shortage. Is there a shortage of people or pay? Is the answer more education? Take a listen to this age ole EMS conundrum below. Free Membership===> Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at EMS Yes, I Want To Be […]
This episode asks: When a patient says “I can’t breathe” How can we tell if they are telling the truth? Should that even be part of the assessment? Plus… Being eased into 911 or thrown in the deep end. Which is better? What to do when you’re in a self taught EMS program Take a listen: […]
On episode “this one”: Quitting and failing is easy, EMS classes are not. That’s a good thing. Flipping the classroom The NY EMT having to take full recertifications because paperwork wasn’t in on time? Take a listen below Free Membership===> Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, […]
Been seeing some news about EMS providers being charged criminally for medication errors. Will providers start thinking twice before giving a treatment if they don’t have too? This and tips on treating transgender patients. Do we really need them? Take a listen below Free Membership===> Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources […]
I wanted to share this NREMT exam struggle story on passing the NREMT. One of my coaching students thought they knew it all. But when his classmates where moving ahead he was stuck behind and feeling like he was being laughed at. True of not, it can be very unsettling when you feel your peers […]
Just did an interview with Lights Cameras Action and we talked about a variety of topics including: The EMS testing environment The importance of call reviews (even lift assists) How to be prepared for potential opportunities when they come up. Not while they happen Jim’s 9/11 experience Plus more, including some inside takes on TM […]
When you are off duty, what would you respond to? Would you help the “disheveled person lying on the sidewalk?” What is your off duty story? Watch the video or listen below. Free Membership===> Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and be better at […]
Dave, Jim and Josh talk about a method some instructors use to help their students even though the student probably thinks otherwise. Plus why bathroom breaks in EMS are different. Watch the video or just listen here: Free Membership===> Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master […]
You can thank your instructor later. When your EMS instructor makes that scenario too difficult. They likely aren’t trying to make you look bad. More often, they are trying to prepare you for the inevitable. Free Membership===> Turbo Medic Insider. Get a variety of study and review resources to help you pass exams, master content and […]
EMS attracts people from many different backgrounds and cultures. It also seems to know no age limit. But when is it too old to get into the EMS field? How about too old to be in or stay in EMS? Like many things in EMS you will get various answers and opinions on this. So […]
I did this quick review on a couple of key subjects in EMS you should consider when assessing your patients and the possibility of a vascular leakage issue. Be back soon with a full episode and guests.
Is being in EMS as a part time job a good idea? Not talking about volunteers really. But the accountant or car repair tech that decides EMS is a good PT opportunity. Does this hurt the profession? Or even the organizations they work for. Listen in and give us your feedback on this
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Love your content! educational, informational and dare I say entertaining as well 😊