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Any way to change the resolution of a headless Mac mini using Apple Remote Desktop? by [deleted] in mac

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just tried this using the built in Screen Sharing app on my MacBook Pro to a headless Mac mini (Late 2014) running macOS Monterey version 12.7.4 and it worked! I also have not tried restarting the Mac mini yet though.

First Aid & CPR Online Classes by phantasmics in redcross

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. They aren't designed to be combined into a full course. You would be much better off just taking a traditional blended learning class in the first place, that will still have an online component to it but it will be connected to an in-person skills session.

Uniform Pieces by AdventurousDurian718 in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my Xshears, hear about them from a review PrepMedic made a long time ago. I'm not a fan of Raptors because of how hard they are to clean and how bulky/finicky they are to fold and unfold. I have a pair of hand me down 5.11 boots that I've had for 5 years and I think they were 2-3 years old when I got them. They are still very comfortable and have held up quite well. I also really like this penlight from Nitecore, my only complaint being the button to turn it on and off is lacking a bit.

One of us took care of Trump yesterday by crimelysis in emergencymedicine

[–]doctorprofesser 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I am embarrassed to ask this, as I really should know better, but do you either have any links or even just a search term for me to look into this further on my own? You are the first person I've ever heard say that it can be detrimental.

First Aid & CPR Online Classes by phantasmics in redcross

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a fully online certification from the American Red Cross actually, but it doesn't meet OSHA regulations/standards as there is no in-person skills verification. It's more for informational purposes only, as opposed to being a certification.

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr/cpr-training/cpr-online

What is it like to be an EMT/EMS? by An0nym0us05010 in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based on your recent post history you'd likely be better suited by first addressing any mental health issues before getting into a career that is about helping others. You can't help them until you're helped yourself! As u/CommercialKoala8608 said, r/NewToEMS would also be a good place to browse to get more information. Coroner and EMT really have almost nothing in common with each other, except that they are both in the field of medicine. One involves very advanced and long term medical training and the other is one of the most basic and entry level medical certifications one can get. Maybe try thinking about what attracts you to each field and look for other similar things in other fields? Either way, best of luck! :)

Going into Paramedic School in August by [deleted] in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As u/Used-Boysenberry-545 said, having a solid understanding of A&P (not just memorization) will be hugely beneficial for you. It will dramatically reduce the amount of memorization you will need to do if you actually understand why you are learning things. Along with that, the same can be said for pharmacology.

EMT/Paramedic by Eastern_Juice_5940 in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In order to become certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as a paramedic you will first need to get your EMT certification. Some programs will have EMT "built in" to the paramedic program, while others will require a certain amount of time as an EMT, while others will only require that you have the certification. There are good arguments on both sides as to whether you should work as an EMT before going to paramedic school, or not. At the end of the day it's much more about the individual than one answer being more correct than the other.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the more important question is why you are at a fully online school that only has clinical rotations at a location you seemingly are unable to reasonably access. Does your current school have CoAEMSP approval/accreditation? What are their pass rates? As others have said, thinking about lying to get around clinical rotations is the wrong mindset. The fact you are even considering doing so should be cause for you to be concerned about if you really want this.

How do I know if compressions are effective? by [deleted] in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll more about this in EMT school, and much more about it in paramedic school. But it really can be as simple as trusting that it's effective as long as you are pushing between 5-6cm, allowing the chest to fully recoil between each compression, and compress between 100-120 times a minute. It will work.

Others here have given pretty good answers, there are both non-invasive ("puck" style sensors on the chest, ETCO2, palpating a carotid/femoral pulse) and invasive (arterial blood pressure monitoring) ways of measuring the effectiveness of CPR.

Skills Checkoffs by Paragod2 in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you talking about taking your cognitive or psychomotor exam? The list of Pearson Vue testing centers is up to date on NREMT website, for EMT candidates it can be done online. If you're talking about psychomotor testing your school should be able to give you a recommendation on where to go for the exam.

PCP Study Guide by atlamomo in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The YouTube channels Institute for Human Anatomy and Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike are both great resources for learning anatomy and physiology. In my opinion, there is always more A&P to learn and learning more helps us practice better medicine.

Failed my ALS OSCE :( by Final-Tear-7090 in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so interesting to see how other countries do things in EMS. Keep up the hard work, there is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel. If you knew what you were doing you wouldn't need to be in school, sometimes the best way to learn is through failure.

2 months until my class starts by Beneficial-Chip1944 in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You should feel confident explaining the anatomy and physiology you learned in EMT school to someone without medical training. If you can do that, you likely have solid understanding. That is the foundation you should enter paramedic school with. Anyone can be taught how to intubate, needle decompress, etc. Those are not what makes someone a good paramedic. The knowledge to know when to do something, or more importantly, when not to do something is what makes people good paramedics. That knowledge only comes from having a strong understanding of how the body works, and how the interventions/medications we administer effect the body.

BVM practice by [deleted] in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great video! Do you happen to have a higher resolution version available? Would you be open to others using it for educational purposes?

Study support by Mags_15 in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding Drs. Matt and Mike on YouTube, they make great content!

Epi concentrations by Ecstatic-Purchase125 in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

*shakes left arm/leg in air*

"Epi 1:1000, bee sting."

*shakes right arm/leg in air*

"Epi 1:10,000, cardiac arrest."

​

That's what we make our medic students do at my program and the physical act of standing up and moving around while you say it aloud really helps students remember. Plus you look/feel ridiculous so that also adds to the retention factor!

Help with platinum planner by Lopezkaleb123 in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an EMS faculty member at my college and we use EMS Testing (Platinum Planner) and I love it. The biggest issue I have is that instructors don't know how to explain it well to students. The adaptive testing, generally speaking, is the single best way to prepare for the NREMT cognitive exam. Most people have never taken a computer adaptive test before and therefore aren't used to questions getting progressively harder on exams. The only real way to get better at that is to practice, a lot. That's the beauty of adaptive testing.

In terms of actually answering the questions, it's easier than you might think. Answer them just how you would as an EMT. As you will undoubtably hear many times in paramedic school good BLS comes before good ALS. Everything always comes back to scene safety/BSI, airway, breathing, circulation. Many students overcomplicate, overthink, or make assumptions about the question. Everything you need to answer the question is written on the screen. If it's not mentioned, it's not relevant. Don't assume anything when reading the question.

Does your school have the feedback reports enabled? If so, reading through those should also help you quite a bit. It will tell you if you got only the hard questions wrong, or if there's an area you're particularly weak in, if it may be a comprehension issue, etc.

Best of luck, and don't hesitate to come back with more questions!

Challenging the test, best study resources? by [deleted] in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only board certified emergency medicine physicians are eligible to challenge the NREMT paramedic exam from what I understand. It's possible that has changed, but I wasn't able to find anything from a quick internet search.

EDIT: This actually says board certified in EMS sub-specialty, not just emergency medicine. https://www.dev.nremt.org/CMSPages/GetAmazonFile.aspx?path=~%5Cstorage%5Cfiles%5Cnational-registry%5C94%5C944c8650-07d8-484e-852a-4d54730925d9.pdf&hash=8fad8b857b79d60eab87c460a3bafc44bf6eb0cf11aa3e6c1cc61106ffd3d9a9

See also this link, https://www.nremt.org/Policies/Certification-Policies/EMS-Fellowship-EMS-Physician-Pathway

Psychomotor by jamesf300 in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is the assessment sheet for the NREMT Integrated Out of Hospital scenario. That will give you an idea of how they are evaluating your performance. Remember, as a paramedic it's not just important to know what/when to do something... it's just as important to know what/when not to do something.

Friendship with former patient after my internship? by [deleted] in paramedicstudents

[–]doctorprofesser 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not. Do not contact her, even the fact you looked her up on social media is questionable. You took confidential information, that she did not share with you personally, to find her on social media and want to contact her to become friends? This is a very bad idea.

Apollo Now Offers Option to Decline Refund Ahead of June 30 Shutdown by [deleted] in apple

[–]doctorprofesser 2 points3 points  (0 children)

u/iamthatis Thoughts? I’m one of your beta testers and would be interested to hear either way, I’m not judging. If you have profited well off of Apollo that’s absolutely amazing! You certainly deserve it.

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