Recent content by Corey

My first call was a traumatic full arrest stabbing, DOA. -link removed- Moderator's Edit: Probably not a good idea to provide links like that to calls you've run. While this one may be no big deal, it also might invite your boss or EMS agency to check into HIPAA violations with regard to...

I have been with my ambulance company for close to three months, and I have worked over 700 hours. I am a full time employee and I have recently started school again. I averaged roughly 60 hours a week, and it honestly was not that bad. All my shifts are 10 hours long, 4 times a week. I have...

When I went to the DMV to get my ADL, I used an old LiveScan, but they still went through and gave me my temporary. About a month later, I received a letter from the DMV stating I needed to send in a new Live Scan to continue with the process. I sent in a new one, and about a month later, I...

Contact your operations manager or supervisor and explain the situation. Personally, I would explain to the parents that I would rather take him to the hospital, and have everything check out, than not take him, and his condition deteriorate. If they can't understand your point of view, let them...

I would suggest trying to improve your technique, first and foremost. Try palpating for a brachial pulse, on the inner medial portion. Place the diaphragm at that location. Extend the patients arm and place it on your knee. I feel that the most difficult aspect is attempting to isolate the...

I took a hybrid course, and it was basically twice a week in class for a total of 8 hours a week. Occasionally, we would come in on Saturdays for 6-8 hours to work on skills. Majority of the reading was based online which had follow up quizzes and tests. I found this type of class to work great...

Its not so much about your ability or intellect, its about your determination. If you truly want to be a doctor and are willing to work for it, it will happen. Although working as an EMT and/or paramedic does give you exposure, your desire to learn on the job is crucial. I'm an EMT looking to go...

I've looked into many ER Tech positions, and majority required 6 months-1 year of experience. I have also spoke with nurses at those particular hospitals, and it seems that they hire internally first, even if the job is posted for all to apply.

What certs do you have as of right now? I'm assuming NREMT card, CPR, but what else?

Hey, so I'm not sure what LA cert you have exactly. Is it the LA expanded scope cert, or is it an LAEMS cert?

I initially applied for both CARE and Doctors ambulance, before Doctors lost their contracts, and Doctors required that I have my ambulance drivers license before taking their written test. However, for CARE, if you pass the written test, the skills test, and the interview, they will have you...

I was hired with CARE ambulance here in OC/LA about 2 months ago, and they did not require that you have a ambulance drivers license prior to applying, but they did require that you have a Class C Drivers License. You are hired as an EMT "attendant" and they give you the necessary forms and a...

I've personally worked with many females partners. All of them did their duties correctly and effectively. All of them were small and petite, and when we lifted patients, I always opted to take the heavier head side of the patient. We just put our pride aside and did what was best for both the...

I've already searched for this, but did not come back with much. I did find one thread that kind of talked about this, but I wanted to get some more reassurance, basically. Today, I was emailed a conditional job offer for CARE Ambulance here in Orange County, CA! Woot! I am only really...

Damn, well, hopefully it won't be a huge deal. As far as the return time regarding the OC and CA license, any idea as to how long it will take them to approve my applications?