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Warpy

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4. Even for domestic EMTs it's a completely different skill set

Reply to amuse bouche (Reply #3)

Wed Oct 24, 2012, 11:48 PM

Oct 2012

It would be nice if there were an accelerated program to get them at least EMT certification, something that would cover the different things they'd see here from what they saw in a battle zone.

There should be such a program. After all, they know how to start lines and treat wounds. What they need to learn is how to stabilize people with heart attacks and stroke, as well as deal with kids. Their military training would translate well to stabilizing and transporting auto accident survivors, not so well to a 70 year old with crushing chest pain.

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Indeed. redwitch Oct 2012 #1

he's amazing jorno67 Oct 2012 #2

Yes they need to get their skills recognized here amuse bouche Oct 2012 #3

Even for domestic EMTs it's a completely different skill set Warpy Oct 2012 #4

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