As ready as I'll ever be

I've hit that point of information saturation in preparation for the Captain's exam (Part 1) this Saturday.  There is nothing more my tired cranium is going to accept at this point so now it is just finessing some of the finer points.

My study buddy and I have prepared a mock test tomorrow morning, each of us re-creating a sample test as outlined in the exam preparation materials.  From there I'll know where my weaknesses are in moving information from document A to documents B,C,D and E, which is all this test really is.

The most interesting part will be the 4 ePCR printouts we must review and note errors, omissions or deviations from established protocols.  And the best part? It's open book.  All reference materials will be provided including Department Regulations, Protocols and sample answer sheets/templates.

A false sense of security I assure you.

So, until the test tomorrow is finished I'm putting my feet up and firing up the new game the girls got me, Lego Indiana Jones.

I'll update you Friday before the exam.

Thanks for coming by,

HM

Comments

Rescue50 said…
You've got this! Don't second guess yourself, and you'll probably surprise yourself with how well prepared you actually are.
Danielle said…
Good luck, HM!
Rescue50 said…
You've got this! Don't second guess yourself, and you'll probably surprise yourself with how well prepared you actually are.
Danielle said…
Good luck, HM!
medic said…
best of luck. but, i don't really think you need any, based on what i know about you and your brain.
the Happy Medic said…
If only this test had anything to do with what I write about or try to change in EMS. No, this is a watered down "Can they follow directions" test and, as you've seen, I'm not all that good at that.
best of luck. but, i don't really think you need any, based on what i know about you and your brain.
Well then put on your "dumb" hat and follow directions
... think of it like a legoland build on papers :)

I hope you ace Part 1

Mike
Coyote said…
Good luck, HM!
the Happy Medic said…
Thanks Mike, the study techniques have been helping and our mock test this morning was HUGE in pointing out little errors that could cost points, or at least make reading my answers difficult, hence putting the rater on edge. Part 1 should go OK, no we get ready for part 2, verbal scenarios.
the Happy Medic said…
If only this test had anything to do with what I write about or try to change in EMS. No, this is a watered down "Can they follow directions" test and, as you've seen, I'm not all that good at that.
Well then put on your "dumb" hat and follow directions
... think of it like a legoland build on papers :)

I hope you ace Part 1

Mike
Brad said…
Good luck Happy!
Coyote said…
Good luck, HM!
Coyote said…
Good luck, HM!
the Happy Medic said…
Thanks Mike, the study techniques have been helping and our mock test this morning was HUGE in pointing out little errors that could cost points, or at least make reading my answers difficult, hence putting the rater on edge. Part 1 should go OK, no we get ready for part 2, verbal scenarios.
the Happy Medic said…
Thanks Mike, the study techniques have been helping and our mock test this morning was HUGE in pointing out little errors that could cost points, or at least make reading my answers difficult, hence putting the rater on edge. Part 1 should go OK, no we get ready for part 2, verbal scenarios.
Brad said…
Good luck Happy!
Brad said…
Good luck Happy!
Fiona (Fizz 64) said…
Lots of luck x
Fiona (Fizz 64) said…
Lots of luck x
Fiona (Fizz 64) said…
Lots of luck x
IfIonlydiditmyself said…
1: No CAPS LOCK in the narrative
2: No Red Ink, Blue or Black ONLY
3: County approved abbreviations ONLY
4: Perjury statement: get the wording EXACTLY RIGHT
5: Welcome to Station 49!
6: Welcome to Radio!
IfIonlydiditmyself said…
1: No CAPS LOCK in the narrative
2: No Red Ink, Blue or Black ONLY
3: County approved abbreviations ONLY
4: Perjury statement: get the wording EXACTLY RIGHT
5: Welcome to Station 49!
6: Welcome to Radio!
IfIonlydiditmyself said…
1: No CAPS LOCK in the narrative
2: No Red Ink, Blue or Black ONLY
3: County approved abbreviations ONLY
4: Perjury statement: get the wording EXACTLY RIGHT
5: Welcome to Station 49!
6: Welcome to Radio!
Abbaas said…
for everyone thas cosfenud, the creators just wanted to test the animation so they can do better in the diamond dust rebellionand so they gathered up all ichigo's powers and made a totally different story, they are still in hueco mundo but it is side-tracked by what would happen if they did not go to hueco mundo