My Project
My Goals
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Take a type of medical training course (EMT or CNA)
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Take and pass a certification course
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Shadow/ go on a ride along with local EMTs and paramedics
To-Do List
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Decide between an EMT and CNA course
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Find a course that is nearby and works with my schedule
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Email fire departments to find a mentor or ride along opportunities
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Find a mentor in either a local fire department or the teacher of the course
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Schedule and go on a ride along
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Take a class or course that furthers medical training
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Complete online course work
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Take and pass class final practical exam
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Take state practical exam
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Schedule state written exam
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Review and study for state written exam
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Take state written exam
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Complete week 1 assignments (chapters 1-8)
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Complete week 2 assignments (chapters 9-16)
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Complete week 3 assignments (chapters 17-23)
January Benchmark
February Benchmark
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Take state practical exam
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Schedule state written exam
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Review and study for state written exam
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Take and pass state written exam
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Take NREMT exam
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Research job opportunities for the summer
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Explore different job opportunities at various colleges I may be attending
March Benchmark
In September 2018, I decided my project would be to take an EMT class, which I decided to take through National EMS Institute.
On November 27th, I attended my first class in Taunton, MA from 6pm-10pm. The image to the right is a copy of the student handbook, which outlines all classroom rules and procedures.
Throughout my class, I was taught hands on skills necessary to pass the class and state practice. I was prepared for seven different stations: CPR, upper extremity splinting, lower extremity splinting (traction splinting), longboard stabilization, short board (KED vest) stabilization, medical assessment, and trauma assessment
At the end of my class, I took an online final and an in-class practical with my partner from the class. I passed both with flying colors!
