wierdid

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    There is a huge difference in the type of program you take. I am in CT and I started as an EMT a few years ago. I then took an EMT-I class which taught to either the EMT-I 85 LEVEL OR THE EMT-I 99 level depending on which level you wanted to achieve. Assessment is a large component of ALS skills. Narcan in certain individuals can be deadly. I feel that if you are going to be administering pre-hospital medications to individuals, you should be trained to the highest levels. I understand that some volunteer services in a lot of rural areas cannot afford that. If people want EMS to be taken seriously, then levels of acceptable responsibility should be taken.

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    Im still wondering about what was meant about restraint prn's being illegal. At my service, we do quite a few psych transfers in which a restraint prn is given from hospitals in CT to facilities in NY. In such cases, the pt is automatically restrained before leaving that facility, where the man power and means are available to do so safely. Those pt's are always also PEC'd. I dont know how many people on this forum have ever tried to restrain a psych pt who is trying jump out the back of their ambulance at 55+ mph, but I assure you it is no cake walk. It is a safer idea for us to take the word of the MD and just restrain the pt initially, but only if they are involuntary and it is in the best interest of the pt's safety, and most importantly yours. And on a side note, a properly tied cravat is one hell of a good restraint, just know what you are doing first.

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    http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=805&q=244788

    http://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-R-0141.htm

    Q endorsement is the title given to the certification in CT that an individual has obtained and passed the necessary training, experience and certification to drive an emergency vehicle. It is like an emergency vehicle CDL in CT as far as I can tell.

    It is the same test as the CDL test, both written and practical. There arent any restrictions on it though, i.e, BAC level.

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    "Scene safety crap"? Scene safety and some situational awareness will save not only your life but the lives of your co-workers and the public. The paramedic in this circumstance undoubtedly made the right choice. He also has training and experience to help him weigh the pros and cons of a situation, and recognize "scene safety" issues.

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    I got pinched at one job for something stupid which wasn't my fault in Sept 08 I was working in a small private pharmacy I had a family emergency one night and wasn't able to show up for work the next day and i had no way of contacting the owner so i called out in the morning as soon as the store opened. The next time I showed up for work I was fired in a not so nice way.

    The nj summons I was coming out of a concert in Feb 09 where I just broke my ankle and me any my friend were driving away in my car when we were stopped by a traffic cop or whatever she was, I assumed she worked for the arena and was just directing traffic I just wanted to get to a hospital after sitting with a messedup ankle for 2 hours and just yelled and cursed at her she flipped out and a chaos ensued which ended up with me getting the summons 20 min later.

    So I wrote all this into different statements with more details had them notorized and handed em in hopefully theyll see past the black and white parts and just see the grey area in this

    Employers dont like to hear about how things "werent your fault". Whether it was or wasnt does not matter. Just accept responsibility for your mistakes and if it works out then great, if not then just keep your nose clean from now on and keep on trying.

  12. Posted · Edited by wierdid

    Access does not have any 911 contracts; In the past that may have been a different story. Along with the never ending transfers, they share M/A for Trumbull with AMR Bridgeport and provide medic intercepts for Easton. Its a starting point, and the pay is good. Bridgeport AMR has the 911 contract for the city and the pay there is very good, i believe pushing 20.00 dollars for grade A EMT-b's. I hear they will be hiring in May. AMR New Haven's pay is considerably less.