[935] in APO News
*Service opportunity!!*
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (autumn@MIT.EDU)
Mon Aug 15 16:56:48 1994
From: autumn@MIT.EDU
To: apo-summer@MIT.EDU
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 94 16:55:27 EDT
Hi folks...
For those of you who just can't wait for the fall service program
to start, there is another service opportunity this coming Saturday.
The Office of Emergency Medical Services needs victims for its
upcoming practical examination. No, it doesn't involve throwing
yourself in front of traffic. =) Let me explain. But first, let me
summarize:
WHAT : Be A Victim for an EMT Examination
WHEN : Saturday, 20 September, 8am - 12pm
WHERE : Northeastern Cotting School, St. Boltoph Street, Boston
(third floor)
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To become certified as an Emergency Medical Technician in this state,
a student must take an extensive practical exam that involves splinting,
backboarding, assessing, and otherwise manipulating a "victim". Often
the "victims" for these exams are other EMT students in the middle of
their classes, or friends of the examinees.
This Saturday, however, there will be an extreme shortage of victims.
The only EMT class currently running has a class session that day, and
not everyone being examined can bring their own victims. You do not
need any medical knowledge whatsoever. In fact, in some ways it is
better if you don't.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Show up Saturday morning before 8am to Northeastern's Cotting School,
third floor (directions below). Breakfast in the form of coffee,
juice, and donuts will be provided. WEAR COMFORTABLE, LOOSE-FITTING
CLOTHES that you don't mind lying on the floor in.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU:
You will be assigned to a particular examinee, and will follow that
examinee around the four stations of the exam. You will have some sort
of upper extremity splinted, you will have one of your legs put into a
traction splint, you will be asked to lie on the floor for a little
while while someone demonstrates assessment procedures. None of this
is the least bit painful. =)
You may also be immobilized on a long or short backboard. Most people
have no problems with this (I spent many hours strapped to a backboard
during my class =); however, it may be uncomfortable, especially if
you are prone to claustrophobia. You don't have to participate in this
part of the exam if you don't want to.
WHY YOU SHOULD DO THIS:
It's fun. =) Honestly. It's also extremely fascinating, and you will
learn a lot. I've participated in EMT exams both as a victim and as an
examinee. You should be done by noon.
WHY YOU SHOULDN'T DO THIS:
If you are already an EMT in the state of Massachusetts, you are not
allowed to be a victim. =(
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I'm not really PCing this project, because a) I won't be there, and b)
it doesn't really need PCing. Just show up. =) If someone wants to
organize meeting in the office, go ahead. And if you are going, go
ahead and send me mail telling me.
Have fun!! And let me know if there are any questions.
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Directions to Northeastern's Cotting School:
It's probably best if you park at MIT and walk or take the bus;
parking around the school is extremely limited.
WALKING: Get on mass ave. Walk across the Harvard bridge. Keep
walking past Symphony Hall. *St. Boltoph crosses Mass Ave right after
Huntington Ave. Turn right onto St. Boltoph. On your right will be a
three-story building; go in the front gate (should have a sign saying
"Northeastern Cotting School" on it). The stairs are straight in
front of you. Go up to the THIRD floor, and follow the signs. (the
walk takes about 20-30 minutes)
BY BUS:
Take the #1 bus from MIT toward boston. Get off at Symphony Hall.
Follow from * above.
BY TRAIN:
Take the green line to Symphony station. Get off. Follow from * above.
