Recent content by dschambers3

I am sorry if I am making a repeat thread. I am wanting to know how did you study for your paramedic national test? Did you use more of the practice books or go straight from the book? How much time did you commit to studying a day? Thank you.

I don't think this is a touchy subject, either. I say kudos to someone saying this. I have also noticed a higher percentage of open gay and lesbian EMS workers. Heck, the first Paramedic I ever worked with on an ambulance was gay. He is an outstanding Paramedic and an awesome person to work...

Man I am silly it is for Paramedic. LOL

I am going to be starting my fire department ride outs, July 1st. Any preceptors out there have any tips/advice to share? Thanks.

thanks Rid nobody said what the pre-score needed to be and I heard all diffirent scores. Instructor said 84 for post. Do you only get one attempt? I am worried I didn't do well enough.

What is the passing score for the PHTLS test? I was told 84% but I have heard low numbers as well. Thanks. Hope everyone is having a great day.

oh yeah never hung out there but drove through it alot. when does it start?

Congrat! What program Acardian's NEMSA? What part of LA you in? I used to live in Ponchatoula, thinking about going back after my medic school is done. Good luck to you.

I work in the Dallas transport part of AMR. I believe the steps are 1) Application 2) 100 question test similar to National but less tricky 3) Oral interview which for me was about character traits, but I have done one with them in Colorado Springs, where it was scenarios 4) Physical abilities...

What would you like to know about AMR?

WOW! I am really disappointed in them for wanting to write an article like that. Yeah there have been bad EMS calls, but come on that is a slap in the face. I have a subscription to that magazine too. Shame.

Thank you for the info. Maybe I will run into ya'll if we all move back.

How many runs do you do in a day? 4-8 varies on shift length 911 or non-emergency? ALS or BLS? The area I work is transports but we do have 911 also. We run ALS and BLS What kind of shift(s) do you work? I am a swing shift worker due to Paramedic school. Usually 8-16 hr shifts What area...

Hello everyone I am considering moving down to Louisiana either in New Orleans area or on the Northshore. If you are in or were in EMS in LA I would really like to get some info from you. I am considering working for Acadian or New Orleans EMS. THoughts? Also how does the state certification...

Thank you all very much for your thoughts.