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Observer/Ride-Along Program

The Ride-Along Program is intended to give prospective EMTs, paramedics and those interested in a career in emergency medical services or with Acadian Ambulance a first-hand look at what it's like to work on an ambulance. Participants can observe Acadian Ambulance medics providing excellent and compassionate patient care and see how Acadian Ambulance operates.

Participants must shadow advanced life support (ALS) or basic life support (BLS) field operations crew members for a full shift. Current shift lengths are 12 hours and vary from day to night.

Participants are also required to adhere to the following:

• Wear appropriate attire (standard uniform or other professional clothing). See the Ride-Along information packet for further information.
• Follow HIPAA regulations (please see Acadian's Notice of Privacy Practices). Participants will not discuss any part of the patient condition and/or transport to any non-medical personnel or any medical personnel not directly responsible for patient care.
• Wear seat belts at all times.
• Follow instructions and direction from the crew members at all times.

Participants are not permitted to do any of the following:

• Provide any patient care, unless the participant is an EMS student and/or possesses medical certifications.
• Operate the stretcher in any form when loaded with a patient.
• Act as a primary “lifter” when moving patients.
• Drive the ambulance or operate any of the lights or sirens.