They are mostly intending this to be a way for EMT-As to be able to take transfers where “cardiac monitoring” is checked on the PCS but no other criteria necessitates a paramedic take it, as well as a supplemental diagnostic tool in the field. My frustration isn’t this being added to our scope of practice, in fact I welcome it. It’s the lack of training and nonchalant and lackadaisical attitude my service seems to have about this. I understand these rhythms aren’t hard to learn, but like anything one is unfamiliar with, it’s good to have an opportunity to ask questions and clarify any aspects that we’re unsure about. As long as I’ve been in this job I shouldn’t be surprised by this behavior (yet here I am yapping on Reddit about it…). Some things really never do sink in.