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§Study guide: Ambulance handler
Use this page to repeat the most important points from the module and as a quick reference while you practice your routines.
You must be able to do this
- 01Explain the development of the ambulance profession and the pre-hospital system
- 02Complete the process from alarm to delivery
- 03Know and use the ambulance's central equipment
- 04Assess a patient systematically and treat what is life-threatening first
- 05Trade ethically and safely, also under pressure
The systematic assessment
| Step | You check |
|---|---|
| Safety | Is the damage site safe? |
| Airways | Are the airways clear? |
| Breathing | Is the patient breathing enough? |
| Circuit | Pulse and bleeding |
| Awareness | How awake is the patient? |
To your internship
Practice your routine on every single task, even the small ones. And remember to talk with your colleagues after the difficult ones — taking care of yourself is part of being able to care for others.
“You meet people on their worst day. Your calm and your craft are what bring them safely forward.”