EMT-B would probably be the same as EMR.
That's what I was told. We even use EMT-B textbooks, the EMR texts SUCK and the content is the same anyways.
Can you be in charge of a BLS (Basic Life Support) unit as an EMR? If so, then you are the equivalent of an EMT-B (It's all about level of medical responsibility.)
Yes. In Canada the level of the unit is denoted by the LOWEST level responder on vehicle, so an an EMR I can only work BLS units. Unfortunately, my city has ALS units ONLY (this could change due to a EMT shortage.) Most other cities and small towns have BLS units though.
EMT-P is the highest level of licensure for pre-hospital care. There is of course "CCEMTP" which stands for Critical Care Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic" but it's a CERTIFICATION. The STATE does not issue a license for it.
Same with canada, except the province still licenses it. I think it's recognized everywhere in canada at that level though.
And I'm in that strange time between EMT-B and EMT-P.
To even go on to EMT-P you have to be an EMT-A first, and you have to have a year experience I believe. The most common EMT-P's here aren't on ambulance crews, they are on the Air ambulance, awesome service, and may be a goal in the future depending on how all this goes.
However, I have not sat yet for the State Examination for Licensure (My paperwork is in the works -- it's now up to them to check it all, approve the application to sit for the exam, and schedule me an exam date) for EMT-P.
Me and you are in the exact same place right now. My test date is in january I believe. I may have found a part time job as an 'advanced first aider' though, which is good because i'll need to quit my current job to go back for my EMT-A
Sorry to derail a little. Congratulations, destined, and welcome to the People Able To Be Sued For Trying To Help People Club (PATBSFTTHPC).
Tsk tsk, another one got the wrong guy. must be a collective attack of ADD today
Thanks though
Seriously, welcome bro. You worked for your Cert and you should be proud of it. It means you are dedicated to your craft and helping your fellow man. It is right and appropriate for Wogs to seek and acquire medical training.
EMR was easy for me. The real test will come once I take EMT-A, which is much more hardcore I hear. I had alot of fun with it though and can't wait to get back in class, and eventually out to the field.
I don't know your protocols, but if you need someone to talk to about screwy calls, or to MMQB some of the "iffy" ones (You know the kind: "Hey Scott...I had this, I did this, but I'm not sure about...") feel free to send me a PM. You may not fully understand that value now, but in the future, after you've seen some things that affect you (and there's NO way to tell what will affect you or why), you will understand how valueable a network is of people like you, doing what you do, who know (and can sympathize) with what you're going through.
That's appreciated. External verification and advice is always a good thing.
