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August 2005

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07/31/2005
Several years ago, I conducted a two-day seminar in preparation for the state paramedic exam. While this review focused on key elements of the curriculum and provided sample tests on which to practice, I also reviewed test-taking techniques....
Several years ago, I conducted a two-day seminar in preparation for the state paramedic exam. While this review focused on key elements of the curriculum and provided sample tests on which to practice, I also reviewed test-taking techniques....
Several years ago, I conducted a...
07/31/2005
EMSWorld
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07/31/2005
What do you do when...you find yourself confronted with a paramedic who questions everything you say?
What do you do when...you find yourself confronted with a paramedic who questions everything you say?
What do you do when...you find...
07/31/2005
EMSWorld
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07/31/2005
On the June morning this was written, two subcommittees held a hearing in Washington.
On the June morning this was written, two subcommittees held a hearing in Washington.
On the June morning this was...
07/31/2005
EMSWorld
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07/31/2005
Meet the Recipient of the 20th Annual EMS Magazine/Braun Industries EMT/Paramedic of the Year
Meet the Recipient of the 20th Annual EMS Magazine/Braun Industries EMT/Paramedic of the Year
Meet the Recipient of the 20th...
07/31/2005
EMSWorld
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07/31/2005
It’s 3 a.m. on an unusually slow night. Your partner is dozing on the couch, and you’re watching your fifth consecutive Cops rerun when the hotline rings.
It’s 3 a.m. on an unusually slow night. Your partner is dozing on the couch, and you’re watching your fifth consecutive Cops rerun when the hotline rings.
It’s 3 a.m. on an unusually slow...
07/31/2005
EMSWorld
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07/31/2005
You need to determine if you are looking for experienced personnel, or if you intend to provide all needed training for the position.
You need to determine if you are looking for experienced personnel, or if you intend to provide all needed training for the position.
You need to determine if you are...
07/31/2005
EMSWorld
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07/31/2005
There are many similarities between street and flight EMS. When asked, many flight paramedics say that their position is an extension of the street EMS role with only one characteristic setting it apart: The flight paramedic’s responsibility...
There are many similarities between street and flight EMS. When asked, many flight paramedics say that their position is an extension of the street EMS role with only one characteristic setting it apart: The flight paramedic’s responsibility...
There are many similarities...
07/31/2005
EMSWorld
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07/31/2005
A small-town fire department and a small-town community hospital put it all together to show that sometimes small is great.
A small-town fire department and a small-town community hospital put it all together to show that sometimes small is great.
A small-town fire department and...
07/31/2005
EMSWorld
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07/31/2005
You feel about as untried and stiff as your shiny new boots, and completely out of place on the bench seat of your newly assigned, slightly worn Type III ambulance.
You feel about as untried and stiff as your shiny new boots, and completely out of place on the bench seat of your newly assigned, slightly worn Type III ambulance.
You feel about as untried and...
07/31/2005
EMSWorld
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07/31/2005
International EMS
International EMS
International EMS
07/31/2005
EMSWorld