6 Rookie EMT Mistakes to AVOID

[@jackluke6209]

I'm in my second week of training doing IFT and have literally made all 6 of these mistakes multiple times. My career in EMS is off to a great start

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Keep learning my friend, it will all come together in time

[@Manperor]

Same. You're not alone brother

[@micah2767]

Me too. Hoping it gets better

[@Manzo98_]

Don’t feel bad. I do 911 and the crew after me took my rig, which I left fully stock on everything. Ended up taking my rig after they used everything, talking specifically oxygen. And beginning on their shift they thought everything was stock but didn’t replace the oxygen tanks they used. So they responded to calls with no oxygen on board🥴. When I came back for my shift I did a check and they didn’t replace anything and ran out of stuff so I restocked my rig back for my shift

[@ethanmurphy3922]

Where are you at mow?

[@Happypappytappy]

Great points. I was an EMT before med school. Biggest thing not visualized while in EMT school is the actual taking patients off scene and going en route to the hospital. They teach the course like you’re a doctor in the clinic lol.

[@angellares4745]

I just started as an EMT and I’ve been struggling with basics like vitals and patient assessment. The person training me said I tend to second guess myself. It’s been frustrating because I really wanna get it right.

[@danemortensen8243]

How'd you end up? Still an EMT?

[@chasitybarrett5467]

I’m in EMT basics and just saying this helped me so much.

[@rafael7224]

Can’t get over how grateful I am to have find this channel. Basic EMT Courses for the one I’ve taken at least teach almost at a paramedic level but with our County Protocols we can’t do much of it so a lot of information is overlooked for me and this is the best instructor ever for stripping everything down

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Thanks Rafael!

[@znovosad555]

as an FTO in commercial EMS hybrid 911/IFT the biggest thing i can’t stress enough is come to work prepared. Bring a pen, a notebook, and invest in a good stethoscope. Be early to your shift, be presentable and be ready and open to learn. Ask lots of questions. I don’t care how many years you have elsewhere, come in like you’re brand new and i’ll figure out where and what needs to be done to train you to company standards. Every company is different. especially because i only have 4-5 days to train any of my new hires. that could be a brand new EMT, or an experienced.

[@Maddawg31415]

Good stuff lol- made a few of them when I was a new emt (5 year medic now). Just want to add two cents though for #5. Moving fast does not mean rush. It means take initiative and be efficient. Rushing is no good. It makes many stress out unnecessarily, adds stress to pt, and is a good way to make mistakes. Don’t rush. When we rush, people get hurt and die.

[@huwguyver4208]

If you're not in the job yet then working as a (non-emergency) Patient Transport Officer will help you with the "learning your way around town" and a good amount of the "equipment familiarisation" parts of the job mentioned in this video. In that job you have time to dig out a street directory and navigate to the job the old-school way, which will really help you learn your way around- which in turn is critical when you are deciding where to rendezvous with backup en-route to hospital. I was a PTO for several years before becoming a paramedic and it really helped me.

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Agreed!

[@corymcmullan9531]

Starting my EMT career next month with a 911 company! Excited, nervous, and open-minded. Want to become a paramedic eventually. Thanks!

[@taelerrwashington9712]

WHAT 911 companies are there

[@mikaeelsamodien8016]

saving up to go to paramedic school next year and using your videos to just get ready for the time being. been super helpful 🔥

[@forest6591]

Taking the steps to be Firefighter/EMT - to paramedic. Thank you so much for your content and help!

[@TheParamedicCoach]

You can do it!

[@voxspit1428]

If your school offers externships TAKE IT. Helps a lot because equipment varies from company to company. You are also more likely to get the job when you apply. To familiarize yourself with the company by doing an externship beforehand makes you a great asset. Also you can add it to your resume if you’d like.

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Thanks for sharing!

[@chasitybarrett5467]

When I first started and I was doing clinicals they wouldn’t have me take a manual bp cause they just done it with the monitor and I just now got comfortable taking blood pressures by doing it on myself knowing exactly where the artery is and where to place the stethoscope!!!

[@savvvynobrain6725]

I’m a emt student and I’ve been watching your videos while studying or in my free time and I’ve got to say you have some great information and your a good teacher when my nremt test comes up I’m definitely buying a subscription

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Welcome to the course, happy to have you on board! www.prepareforems.com

[@NO-AH562]

Make sure you're doing study groups, and understand your pathophysiology, you'll kill it.

[@Asfkvifjennw]

I’ve only down private transport for 2 years now. I haven’t been fully comfortable doing 911 yet but now that I’m leaning to start doing it, this has been very helpful!

[@Manperor]

I've gotten pretty good at checking and restocking the truck but i DO NOT know the roads which sucks because now, today, i have my second attempt at the supervisor clearance ride to see if I know where the posts are.

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Follow my advice in this video and you will be on your way!

[@ApacheX11]

Got my first ambulance ride along this Friday. (Just waiting for my medical examination certificate for my ambulance cert to apply) so this couldn't come at a better time. Thank you.

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Welcome!

[@kamballs63]

I'm currently an EVO, a driver, and almost all the emts leave it up to me to take care of all the truck check. I'm like, yea sure, but you should know too. I could definitely take more time to know the roads though

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rhoonah5849]

I think learning the roads is a good idea and I did that a bit when first started but it will come to you. GPS's also help with this a lot. What I think is more important is finding the most common routes to the hospitals but also learn where the ambulance entrances to the hospitals are located... where to park, how to get in, door codes, where to bring the patient, etc. Moving fast is a relative concept too. The SEALS say "slow is smooth and smooth is fact". Going to fast can cause more problems than it solves. Be fast, but be accurate.

[@cop2296]

When it comes to documentation I like to tell others you do a great job with patient care now prove it on paper

[@TheGoldenpk]

You're really a godsend, lol. You are the coach I didn't even know I needed!!! Thank you for what you do

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Happy to help!

[@ambulance_boy3834]

The navigation one is a great tip. Great video!

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephanienoved7639]

Starting my first day of orientation tomorrow! Thanks for all the videos to binge watch 😝🤘🏽

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Have fun!

[@elizabethwarner217]

just started working ift and have not had any down time waiting for calls, back to back runs for 12+ hrs

[@jonpigeon7629]

In EMT school now! About to take my NREMT

[@TheParamedicCoach]

You got this Jon! If you haven't yet seen my Video Study Course this is what I give to all my students to prepare for NREMT; www.prepareforems.com

[@jonpigeon7629]

@@TheParamedicCoach hey I love your videos man! They have helped a lot

[@tewksburydriver8624]

I’ve been in EMS since 1995 although I’ve been assigned to an engine for the past 8 years. Know your area, know your area, know your area, know your area. Is that clear? Unless you are just doing non emergency transports, you must know your area.

[@cauegordin8775]

I just got into paramedic school, thank you for the inspiration

[@boobearam]

Man I’m extremely nervous. I passed my nremt on my second try thanks to your help and now I have my Pat tomorrow. Any tips for nerves on the first day of the job?

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Congrats! I would log into the course and go to the clinical tips section for EMT; my best tips are all there!

[@brianacunningham11]

I have never heard the word ambulance pronounced “am-ba-lance” until meow

[@bvallerina]

My Notes from the Video: 1. If you didn’t document it, it didn’t happen (in-depth vid avail) 2. Take time off the clock to familiarize with ALL your coverage area, 2-3hrs a week preferred 3. Try all different shifts & all different partner possibilities • there are public and private EMS Services 4. High Priority Emergency Calls • may need transport sooner than needing assessment • know when to call a paramedic intercept (in-depth vid avail) 5. Corner Posting/At Base? • Activate Glutes as often as possible • Walk • Squats • Lunges • You never know when you’ll have to lift a person TBD: look into “FTO” Please let me know if I misinterpreted or missed anything crucial. I’m just starting out my potential interest in EMS.

[@nycstreetsmd]

Awesome as always brother 👏

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Thank you my brother!

[@davidweston6653]

Basic cot and patient handling. Ever drop a patient from maximum cot height? I have, with the patients head hitting the ground and the patients daughter screaming. This was in the parking lot of the busiest ED in California. I wanted to die and crawl under our rig. The point I’m trying to make is keep a death grip when moving a cot. One little rock,one tiny drop off can change everything 🚑💨

[@victoriatran5418]

Awwww omg how did you know I just got hired last week and made this video for me lol

[@bakadere1868]

I have no idea why i am here. But this info seems interesting for some reason.

[@Frankiej85threw86]

Quick n simple 👍🏻

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Thanks for watching Franklin!

[@GodFist215]

I love these videos. I’m taking my psychomotor tests soon any tips for patient assessment for like a quicker assessment since I’m timed.

[@mopedboy07]

Excellent video. Not sure how I came across this but instant subscriber. Been an EMT since 2002 and I still sometimes make these mistakes

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Awesome, thank you!

[@dancerdog508]

Do you have any good workouts or exercises for emts?

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Yes; look up stronglifts 5x5

[@channingscott009]

Glad to see the picture quality has improved! Anything less than 360 gives me a headache.

[@Mariobatley]

Can You Do A Video On Pre-eclampsia, Eclampsia, and Jewels on remembering them?

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Hey Jeremy welcome to the channel! If you are looking for more educational content get access to my Video Study Course it's all in there! www.prepareforems.com

[@Mariobatley]

@@TheParamedicCoach Thank you so much you have helped me "know it cold " and be confident for any scenario and I am very thankful for your content.. much love and support and wish you many blessings brother

[@bradyrankin3693]

Is it a good idea to have video camera On your to record of something happened

[@Swapmeet421]

Where can I get a map of my local city? Is there a universal place where I can obtain one?

[@TheParamedicCoach]

I would recommend GPS as your first line and as a map always as a back up. The Map is usually supplied in the ambulance this would be part of your rig check

[@kycone]

Go to the visitor center. They always have town maps or can refer you where to go if they don’t.

[@valentinmihai6557]

GoodVideoForTheField!

[@sambalam5]

Ouch, this hurts because we just did a shift bid and I got bumped out of overnights (which I love) and my most favorite partner left because of the schedule. It hasn't stopped me though, EMS is my passion. Started medic school in September. This video does ring very true though, on many points, this career isn't for everyone.

[@openroadtraveler1718]

Any emt training institute where I get my training in 2 months

[@Manperor]

I can't remember if you made a video about this or if you talk about it in the Facebook group but I've had some of my first codes mostly suicides and they're kind of difficult to deal with so wondering if you have any videos about that or tips on how to deal with it mentally and also how to help the families when you arrive on scene

[@TheParamedicCoach]

Nick; this video I believe will help you tremendously with calls like this; thanks for sharing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXjJnmiXetpljpY

[@Chunlialways]

My baby was unresponsive/pale and the firefighters were going to use aed yet more ppl knocked on door it was emt and they came in just to transport baby to hospital they didnt do cpr or at least use aed machine. They put the tube in the hospital on an unresponsive baby and he was pronounced passed. 💔Also, I really did not like the emt attitude/voice towards me and how he didn't let me inside the ambulance car with baby.💔Can I law suit?

[@PamojoYT]

Lol I enjoyed this video I was watching videos similar to this one but they was about the marines nice video I'm a marine now :)

[@jamesboone3678]

Hey I had a question man. If you are going to volunteer as a EMT, firefighter/paramedic are classes free or reduced in price? Could you do a video on that. I've been doing research but nothing came up clear.

[@kycone]

If you’re a volunteer firefighter, some college course classes are paid for. Usually you’re responsible for books, but some agencies have them to share. I’ve never seen any agency with volunteer EMTs. Unless it’s a function of a fire company.

[@dougdimmadabs5001]

Off topic I'm 2 months into IFT cuz no 911 company wants to train new EMTS in LA county. So if I wanna go into a paramedics program do I really need 911 experience? Or can I get my 6 - 8 months of IFT and the go for paramedic?

[@adamc2378]

Have you not applied at care? We are dying for people 😂

[@bk2les]

That’s crazy because over here as long as you competent and have a pulse they will hire you 😅

[@keegangidley2071]

I recommended doing BLS 911 first before getting your paramedic

[@juanortiz453]

That’s a lie. AMR and CARE always hire new EMTs with no experience. I would suggest you get 911 experience first and see if this field is right for you.

[@michaelmoral9662]

Im about to go do my ojt as an emt im nervous

[@fartmanfartman8880]

The way this dude pronounces ambulance 😭

[@josecarranza9032]

We had 2 days of FTO training :/

[@raymondmcdaniel8026]

Most likely you will end up doing transports for a private service as a rookie

[@slovelace9666]

They have a lift for the main O2? The basic is our main O2 lift 😂🤣

[@kyleramirez5900]

Heh, good thing I like to run and exercise often

[@dontrunwithscissorsproduct1312]

me, who is not an emt and never will be bc of health reasons: *interesting*

[@tylerwirth2366]

I can’t even stand watching your videos when you call it an Ambiwence

[@rm25007]

Here’s 7 don’t get inoculated

[@eduardomachado6594]

Ok❤ djguayotjmex 🌄🌞 happy Sunday 🎉