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    Paramedics Inserting PICC Lines

    $800+ for a PICC? Give me a break. That's more than a ALS transport to the hospital in most areas. I could charge half that and still be profitable. They monopolized the market in the area and have no one challenging it so they can charge whatever they want
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    Paramedics Inserting PICC Lines

    Currently nursing homes in our area and paying private companies to come out and they have an RN, bring an ultrasound and all the supplies and insert the PICC lines at the facilities, in the patients rooms. Then transfer maintenance of it over to the nursing staff. The problem is they are...
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    Paramedics Inserting PICC Lines

    All of you are thinking emergency medicine, I am talking more about the community paramedicine part. Currently nursing homes pay $800+ to have an RN come insert the line at the nursing home, which is later confirmed by a third party via xray for placement. This would not be used on transport...
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    Paramedics Inserting PICC Lines

    Question... If a medical director agreed to it, could Paramedics insert PICC lines in the field for nursing homes?
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    REVIEW : Pelham Training - Acclerated Paramedic

    Syllabus On the first day of class you are given a syllabus, don’t plan on this being the only one you get. This syllabus changes weekly, sometimes even daily. Because of the pace of the class there are many factors that can change, and sometimes due to the staff we have to reschedule as well...
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    REVIEW : Pelham Training - Acclerated Paramedic

    Review of Class I am writing this document to educate prospective students of Pelham Training of what to expect, the layout of the class, tips on how to make it work, and who should take this class. I graduated approx. 6 months ago from this program and I am now working full time on a critical...
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    REVIEW : Pelham Training - Acclerated Paramedic

    Anyone have experience with Pelham Training in Indiana? What were your thoughts, and how would you rate their training? Thanks
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    Alaska Paramedic Job?

    I was thinking maybe try to get on as a ground paramedic with them which will at least get me a job in Alaska and get my the MICP license, then once I'm in alaska and have that license it will be easier to find something else if I didn't like it there. I currently work in Critical Care in...
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    Alaska Paramedic Job?

    I really appreciate your insight on this! I've been making a lot of calls around to see what I can work out. Do you know much about LifeMed Alaska, what would a ground paramedic do for them, and are they are good company to work for? @akflightmedic
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    Alaska Paramedic Job?

    I'm really open for anywhere in Alaska, I thought about LifeMed alaska, not sure how willing they are to work with someone out of state because of the licensing. Also looked into North Slope, but not much housing available there. Any idea how long it would take for Alaska to issue a license for...
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    Alaska Paramedic Job?

    I am currently an NREMT - P in Indiana, I have been a paramedic for approx 4 months, working full time for a critical care transport service, and part time for a 911 service. I am interested in moving to Alaska and working for a year or 2 while I am still young, single, and have nothing holding...
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