[FFtech423]

I figure this might be a good thread to start up...if you have a good scenario to run a brand spankin' new EMT or even those "seasoned" veterans through, post it up here. I always found practical scenarios to be helpful when I trained as a new EMT.

[Dukeoffluke2000]

Best thing to do is just set them up with scenarios. For example: Tell them they get toned out for a chest pain. They get off the bus and have them recite what they need to do prior to entrance of the house (BSI, Scene safety, bags to bring in, PCR). Have them bring the stuff with them (preferably a photocopy PCR). They enter the room where the pt is (have an actual pt sitting on a chair/couch/whatever the scenario requires). Let them ask the questions (OPQRSTI, SAMPLE), take the vitals, apply O2, write down the info and so on. Then let them either verbalize or preferably actually take the pt out of the room via stair chair or other method and have them use the stretcher and load them into the amb.
What is also very impt. but generally overlooked is the hospital setting. Signing a pt. in and talking to charge nurse. Show them how to do simple things like raise hosp. beds and transfer a pt. over. Also, very impt is to show them where to take the pt. within the hosp. it is not some innate sense people possess. It takes some time to get used to but this is the best way to do it. This method also allows for the EMT to be more confident with his/her skills and be more calm on a call.

[FDAMT]

Another decent idea is to do the simple slip and fall, however make sure the tech determines why they fell, have your patient describe symptoms of chest pain, stroke, etc.

[bigdogamt]

Put a tech in a car as a pt. Have new tech apply ked, collar, and remove pt. to backboard, strecher, and amb. use high band radio to make hosp. notification.

[sig9A]

Originally Posted by bigdogamt

Put a tech in a car as a pt. Have new tech apply ked, collar, and remove pt. to backboard, strecher, and amb. use high band radio to make hosp. notification.

we did this two weeks ago
we said that the car was hit by a MACK truck

and last week, our scenario was that the pt was ejected from a sports car that was hit by an suv. went through the windshield and was lying face down. sports car was totaled, suv had minor damage.

[RESQ9065]

Practice scenarios - excellent topic.Here are a couple of ideas to consider. Start with a run survey....what are the three most common ems runs that your agency goes to? Drill on those topics until its automatic. At the other end of the spectrum is the unusual, but critical, calls for help. After my engine company was involved in a serious MVA many years ago, I had our emts practice extricating injured firefighters from the rig. When the victim is a member in full turnout gear, SCBA, etc it adds a different dimension to that task. Food for thought.

Stay safe & well.