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| I felt the need to respond to Jim Kendricks last post: On our team, we require EMT-Ps to spend time in the ICUs and ED as part of their orientation. A lot of effort goes into familiarizing them with the critical care aspect of interfacility transfers. They are expected to know the indications, contraindications, and complications of all the meds and drips these patients are on. They take care of these critical paitents just as any team member would be expected to do. We require RNs to have at least 500 hours of ALS time with an acitve service prior to being hired. (RNs must also hold a Paramedic certification). They are expected to function at scene calls and care for the paitents as any prehosptial care giver would. And I agree with Jim: if you want to hold a particular license or certification, do it! Go to school, get the education, understand the differences and the similarites, as well as the OVERLAP. What's the fuss about? I thought Flight Medicine was a TEAM SPORT. Missy Gann, RN/CFRN/EMT-P First Flight Melbourne, FL |