A paramedic student was taking his final test. The student cut his hand on equipment he needed to use and failed.

Pittsburgh, PA Viewed 44 times. Posted 10 months ago in General Practice
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The studen claims the instructor was neglegent on showing how to use the equipment and wants to retest. Knowing how to use the equipment was part of the test.
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In the ems field there is certain equipment that you have to know and be competant using,With the student cutting his hand because he did not know how to properly use it and unable to do the required test, does he have a basis to sue or do the requirements of the test over rule any legal action he can take. This is a question for an instructors course i am taking
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Okorie Okorocha

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This attorney is licensed in California. Posted 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable
I do not know of a law in my jurisdiction that protects one's right to a job based on the ability to use equipment.
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Brian T Pedigo

Brian T Pedigo

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This attorney is licensed in California. Posted 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable
Being able to re-take a test would be more along the lines of a contractual argument, while suing for the negligent training and supervision would be a tort claim for negligence. You could bring either claim, and neither would have any guarantee of success.
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