EMT-B Students!!!

[Carol B]

New but not

Hi I just started an EMT B class last Thursday. I have been doing this off and on since 1990. First time in New Mexico, most of my time in Alaska. I can't believe I am already stumped by one question. Oh well, I will figure it out. We also test out in May.

 

[Tmurphy]

I am 20 (21 in May). I have to go through an application process and be selected into the program. Hopefully, I will be starting my EMT-B program in the Summer semester. I took the MFR class because it was a requirement for my Criminal Justice degree, so I feel I could have a slight advantage in the class, maybe not. We'll see.

Oh, btw, I go to Wayne County Community College in Michigan.

 

[PotatoMedic]

I can't wait to finish my EMT class. Only 6 more days!!!! (of class including the state test)

 

[EMTCop86]

Holy crap I got a 97% on my midterm!!! Highest in my class! I guess those study groups really do work, that and studying every waking moment I had. So now that that is done I do my ride outs. Have 2 out of 4 scheduled so far, one with AMR on Thursday the 12th and another with the local hospital on Wednesday the 18th.

 

[EMTCop86]

Hi I just started an EMT B class last Thursday. I have been doing this off and on since 1990. First time in New Mexico, most of my time in Alaska. I can't believe I am already stumped by one question. Oh well, I will figure it out. We also test out in May.

What question are you stumped on? We are here to help!

 

[EMTCop86]

I am 20 (21 in May). I have to go through an application process and be selected into the program. Hopefully, I will be starting my EMT-B program in the Summer semester. I took the MFR class because it was a requirement for my Criminal Justice degree, so I feel I could have a slight advantage in the class, maybe not. We'll see.

Oh, btw, I go to Wayne County Community College in Michigan.

Why did you have to take an MFR class for your CJ degree? I didn't have to take one for mine and have never heard of that until just now...You will have a bit of an advantage to begin with but you quickly go more in depth and then its all brand new stuff. My MFR class did give me a great head start though in the sense of trauma and vitals.

 

[EMTCop86]

I can't wait to finish my EMT class. Only 6 more days!!!! (of class including the state test)

Dude I still have until mid May...I'm jealous...

 

[dslprod]

2nd attempt on NREMT next friday !

 

[Fragger]

We start our class monday B) ,,,,,,,I am old..................61 going on 19 bwahhahahahhahah..
I tell the young kids around me, when they refer to the "old veterens " "I may be old, but I an still run fastter , jump higher , dive deeper and come out drier than most ole foggies my age!!Great thread !!

 

[McCollum3]

EMT-B Student (NC)

My name is J.D. and I began my EMT-B class on Jan. 13 and we have covered quite a bit of material from basic safety to A&P to Scene Size-Up and Patient Assessment, now we are on to trauma and ambulance driving and operations.
I hope to read what others have posted and be able to share "war stories" with everyone

 

[McCollum3]

2nd attempt on NREMT next friday !

good luck!

 

[peskyfish]

Just wanted to drop in this thread and say hi. I'm a 37 yo who lives in Los Angeles who will be starting my EMT-B class on Monday, I cant wait! I got a scholarship with a local ambulance company(they will reimburse my tuition once I pass the class and get hired) and after I'm done if all go's well(no reason it shouldn't) a job with that company.
I took an EMT-B class about 15 years ago while I was working at a hospital as an orderly/NA, I just never took my certs(long story).

Will be dropping back in soon.


Andy

 

[Tmurphy]

Why did you have to take an MFR class for your CJ degree? I didn't have to take one for mine and have never heard of that until just now...You will have a bit of an advantage to begin with but you quickly go more in depth and then its all brand new stuff. My MFR class did give me a great head start though in the sense of trauma and vitals.

There may be instances when a law enforcement officer is called to the scene and a medical emergency presents itself unknowingly. What are you going to do, just have the officer sit on his hands while this person dies?

Same for corrections. In the medical world you need to act fast, and as CJ is a public service like firefighters(who need to be EMTs in most cities), it is natural to assume law enforcement have some type of medical training to use until a higher level of care is available.

 

[KempoEMT]

had midterm today, just finished written test, then we have skills.

 

[EMTCop86]

There may be instances when a law enforcement officer is called to the scene and a medical emergency presents itself unknowingly. What are you going to do, just have the officer sit on his hands while this person dies?

Same for corrections. In the medical world you need to act fast, and as CJ is a public service like firefighters(who need to be EMTs in most cities), it is natural to assume law enforcement have some type of medical training to use until a higher level of care is available.

Yes I know officers need to have their medical first responder, I just said I never heard of it being a requirement for the CJ degree.

 

[EMTCop86]

had midterm today, just finished written test, then we have skills.

How did you do?

 

[EMTCop86]

Just wanted to drop in this thread and say hi. I'm a 37 yo who lives in Los Angeles who will be starting my EMT-B class on Monday, I cant wait! I got a scholarship with a local ambulance company(they will reimburse my tuition once I pass the class and get hired) and after I'm done if all go's well(no reason it shouldn't) a job with that company.
I took an EMT-B class about 15 years ago while I was working at a hospital as an orderly/NA, I just never took my certs(long story).

Will be dropping back in soon.


Andy

Welcome. Study hard and practice practice practice!

 

[yogakat]

i guess i'll drop in here...

i'm not a student yet...i start my first responder in may, apply to emt in june and hopefully start in the fall...and i'm actually thinking about just going straight thru for paramedic

i'm 39 and if class is anything like going back to my old campus last week to get my transcripts, i'll be old enough to be a parent to everyone in the class!

i'm also a yoga teacher and i plan on continuing to teach even after i start working. and i'm sure that being really flexible can help me maneuver around inside of the trucks!

i've been thinking about this for a long time now and i'm so excited to be so close to starting!

i luv exclamation points!

 

[EMTCop86]

i guess i'll drop in here...

i'm not a student yet...i start my first responder in may, apply to emt in june and hopefully start in the fall...and i'm actually thinking about just going straight thru for paramedic

i'm 39 and if class is anything like going back to my old campus last week to get my transcripts, i'll be old enough to be a parent to everyone in the class!

i'm also a yoga teacher and i plan on continuing to teach even after i start working. and i'm sure that being really flexible can help me maneuver around inside of the trucks!

i've been thinking about this for a long time now and i'm so excited to be so close to starting!

i luv exclamation points!

Well first off welcome and good luck. You need to check with which school you would like to take your paramedic at, some if not most require you to have experience as an EMT-B first. The school I am currently at requires at least 6 month of full time or 1000 hours of part time.

 

[EMTCop86]

So I had my first ride out. 12 hour shift with 5 calls. Possible leg fx, syncope, fall with possible hip fx, crazy old homeless lady who just wanted drugs, and a SOB. What was really cool was right after we dropped off the crazy homeless lady the other ambulance brought in a difficulty breathing. I was able to go in the room and watch them treat him. He ended up having a spontaneous pneumothorax and had to put in a chest tube. When they first brought him in they could barely get his O2 sat up to 85% but once they put that chest tube in with in like 30 seconds it went up to 100%.