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    As of dec 20 2012 all medic programs go to 2 years

    I don't think any of you have been doing this very long? I am not in any P-Programs. I went to P school in 1991. I am not arguing against education, I have more certs than most guys, my bookshelf is full, very full. If you guys want to be doctors, go for it. EMS has paid and never will pay...
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    As of dec 20 2012 all medic programs go to 2 years

    I don't see recession ending anytime before 2025 Now is a time when we should be putting people to work in areas such as EMS and fire. EMS and fire protection and nursing for that matter are ares we we should be flooding the market with applicants who are willing to work for a close to minimum...
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    As of dec 20 2012 all medic programs go to 2 years

    Accredited OK............. Well define accredited? Subjective or objective determination. Don't think you are talking to a new guy, I have been in public safety since 1985. It does not serve the job market. Medic skills are not that hard. It's just like being a pilot. Kids can come over here...
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    As of dec 20 2012 all medic programs go to 2 years

    THANKS TO THE FOOLS AT THE NATIONAL REGISTRY. I HOPE AS MANY STATES AS POSSIBLE OPT OUT OF THE NATIONAL REGISTRY. WE HAVE MEDICS WORKING ON BLS RIGS BECAUSE THEIR ARE NO JOBS. I CAN SEE THE FIRE SERVICE FIGHTING THIS AS IT MAKE NO SENSE. :angry: WHAT DEPARTMENTS CAN AFFORD TO SEND A GUY TO...
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    Why is the National Registy Testing on Information that is not in the program

    The same thing I call a CPR card I issue as an EFR Instructor Paper. That is my point. I am a licensed pilot by the FAA. Not certified. Your right getting recognition is another issue. The masses are confused. One employer of EMT-Bs for high school foot ball games was only asking for the NR...
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    Job Market in Seattle

    Update To Apply for Reciprocal (out-of-state) EMS Certification Applying for Washington State EMS provider certification based on current EMS provider certification from another state or with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. This process applies to the following EMS...
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    Job Market in Seattle

    Can't work in Seattle unless You went to school in Seattle. I think the program in Seattle is 1600 hours. They do there own thing. Seattle has advanced Medic Program. HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER-UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Program 325 Ninth Avenue, Mail...
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    Why is the National Registy Testing on Information that is not in the program

    Keep in Mind The NR has not been authorized or empowered by any law making body to certify anyone. Only States and Counties with medical direction can certify. Nurses pass the NCLEX then apply to the state board of nursing for a license. Students are being led to believe that they are...
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    Why is the National Registy Testing on Information that is not in the program

    Well I got some feed back anyway This is what the new kids on the block are saying. So now I will think a little different. We have a lot of very young say between 19 and 22 year old's in medic school. They probably don't study. EMS practice is different in the city than in rural parts of...
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    Why is the National Registy Testing on Information that is not in the program

    The educational issue is also in nursing. New grad nurses say they cant get jobs? They can't start IVs either. So is education serving the employers needs or is education keeping itself in business. I feel the NREMT is over testing . That is my opinion. I took my original test in 1987 at FT...
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    Why is the National Registy Testing on Information that is not in the program

    Thanks AFMedic That is what I was looking for. So the schools are not teaching to NR standards.
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    Why is the National Registy Testing on Information that is not in the program

    I did not have any issues I passed when I took it. I helped a recent class of a San Diego CC. Most of them failed NREMT-P. Since you replied, may I ask. Do you feel California is falling behind he EMS training curve? Let me put it this way. The California Bar Exam publishes past test that they...
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    Why is the National Registy Testing on Information that is not in the program

    There seems to be allot of questions on material other than what is being given to students. This is not comming from someone that is new to EMS. I discussed the subject with the lead EMS instructor in our system. Why is somone not doing something about it. Lots of Medics are failing the exam...
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    Some Questions about trauma and KED: EMT B

    Never seen KED used in 22 years on the JOB Not here in So-Cal anyway.
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    NREMT question for FL medics

    From what I know it like this........ If you are state certified and current such as myself then you can apply to the national registry and test. If you are expired on the state level and cant get a state cert and it has been more than 2 years you need to take the course over agian. (I would...
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    just started EMT-b training. questions already

    It depends on what you are going to do with the EMT Cert. Most of the skills you are going to learn you will never use unless you are a rurual EMT. So you say harder? There is noting hard about EMT. The stupid Nationla Registry Test will be your biggest issue. If you don't do well in class you...
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    Should I get a CDL?

    Unless you are going FIRE you don't need or want the CDL It more bull:censored::censored::censored::censored: than it is worth. What state r u in that is asking for a CDL. I think it is important for you new EMT's to remember that Basic is just about no existant. I would say just focus on...
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    San Diego AMR

    I am just lurking here but his is what I know AMR ALS San Diego has the far east county. East of El Cajon and south to the border. It is not more than 1 or 2 units. They have Chula Vista and run with CV Fire which had medic engines. It sound like you are looking for something that is elusive to...
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