“Yikes! What Were You Thinking?”
What a trip it would be if we could climb inside the mind of any EMS worker. This celestial, demented, intelligent group of individuals can solve the world’s problems and spread “world peace” if we could just understand the way their brains operate. This class discusses ten thoughts that every EMS worker should know. Learning is not obtained from books, but by instinct and by doing.
Objectives:
- Identify ten common thoughts, instincts, and behaviors that influence EMS providers’ decision-making and actions in the field.
- Explain how experience, instinct, and situational awareness shape the way EMS workers assess and respond to challenging situations.
- Recognize the cognitive and behavioral factors that can contribute to effective—or unexpected—decision-making among EMS professionals.
- Apply practical insights from experienced EMS providers to improve critical thinking, adaptability, and decision-making during patient care.