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Permalink Reply by Station10Capt106 on June 15, 2009 at 3:52am

I know that it isn't easy, but the best advice is to just relax. Calm down and just remember to verbalize everything as you go through the practicals. Talking out loud can help you remember each step and prompt you for the next, plus it assures the instructor that you know what you are doing.

Best of luck to you.

John

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Permalink Reply by Jake McDonald on June 15, 2009 at 3:56am

thank you. the verbalizing part is something i need to remember. and like you said the relaxing part is easier said than done. thanks again.

if you dont mind me asking, how long have you been on the job?

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Permalink Reply by Dustin J. Millis on June 15, 2009 at 5:43am

RELAX RELAX RELAX!!!! Try to keep a clear head and remember the basics... those are the things we forget most often under pressure. Verbalizing each step is important to the instructor and makes it easier for you to get through the process. (Sound confident when talking about your next step.... if it sounds like you are asking the instructor rather then telling the instructor, they wont be so forgiving)

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Permalink Reply by Eric Hamlett on June 15, 2009 at 7:28am

just do all your tasks in order. Dont skip around . take a deep breath and go man go. Bust of luck to you.

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Permalink Reply by Station10Capt106 on June 15, 2009 at 7:36am

I've been on our vol. fire dept for 15 yrs. I became a first responder in 1995 and and emt-b in 1997. I let my emt-b cert expire in 1999 when I got married and just got it back a month ago.

John

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Permalink Reply by Megan on June 19, 2009 at 12:10am

Jake

I just passed my practicals and my written with in the last two weeks. Remember BSI Scene Safe and your ABC"S those are the big ones. Sample History and DCAPBTLS are big ones in your assesments. Cpr remember to move equipment away from patient so it is not toching them before shock and everyone clear. Intabation right amout of air into cuff/cuffs depending on what your approved to use. Relax talk yourself throu it. DOnt stress you have practiced for this. O2 admin remember to inflat bag on non rebreather 15 ltrs of high flow O2 for any trauma pt. A big tip is try to multi task ask questions while taking vitals get ya trough faster if ya can do it. GOOD LUCk Let us know how ya did

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Permalink Reply by Jake McDonald on June 23, 2009 at 12:41am

so i passed. thamnks all for the help and advice. just got back from vacation it was amazing. much needed. hope all are doing well.

stay safe

jake

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