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ATC EMS is one year full time experience for Basics. You could do part time with AMR doing events. They work all of UTs games. Or try and get in at an ER or ICU. Work nights and still have time for school.

After my first experience with an upper GI bleed I found it was easier to stop and swipe a little vicks under my nose and get back to work rather than concentrating on trying not to gag. A mask every time you smell something stinky isn't really practical unless you're going to be stuck with the...

Study study study. Start using the words while speaking with classmates. You'll need to know these terms not only for NREMT but also around the hospital setting to not sound like a dumb dumb.

I literally just made a blog post about this so i've had it on the brain

I think in the instance of OP and the NREMT-basic this is accurate. Too many students are using it as a substitute for studying. The practice web sites are easier IMO than the actual NREMT. The only sure fire way to pass is to read the book and learn the material.

I can confirm an amazing WILCO employee was my basic teacher. I adore her and every WILCO person i've met. Great people.

Examination Scored Congratulations on successfully earning your national EMS certification. Certification documents will be mailed to the address provided in your account profile by first class US Postal service within three business days. National certification is not a license to...

I assume that makes you Wilco? Also, Marble Falls is starting a new hiring process in August.

I got an interview so that's something! It's IFT but it will give me loads of time to read and study before applying to paramedic school. Thanks for the faith. Hopefully this pans out!

There's lots of them available online. Check abebooks.com I saw a pretty decent priced one the other day. I got the 3rd edition for $2.50. Free shipping.

Here in Austin theres about 15 jobs being offered to Paramedics with a sign on bonus. For EMTs? Very little without experience.

Wanted to add that I called my EMT instructor who gave me a few solid ideas. Hopefully one will pan out!

EMS Field Guide, BLS Version

There's a little BLS flip notebook available online with massive amounts of info in it. When i had some spare time I would bust it out and read/reread/read/reread it, Best $8 i ever spent

Not starting Medic school for at least a year but I got a couple books on pharmacology and a current Mosby's. Better to start cramming terms and dosages now than doing it all later. I did this for EMT school and sailed right through.