Recent content by mdwatkins13

Hello, I've been very confused by my NREMT recertification process. Just had some questions. 1. I completed my EMT 24hr transition course to go from an EMT Basic to a EMT and filled out the NREMT online application stating it was complete. But there is no place to show the proof of...

Thank you so much for you reply, so a non online class is around $150 and a online class is around $250-$300? Would you happen to know any company names?

Hello, I am wondering what is the best way to transition from the old NREMT title to the new and not improved Emergency Medical Technician license? Looked in search function and did not find a lot. Online or school better? Any names of institutions? I have to transition by next year march...

Does anyone know of any F5 Virtual Instructor Led Courses for the NREMT continued education? I just need 12 live hours more so i can recertify before March 31st. Any help, suggestions, or websites for Orange County, California would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Strongly Agree.

Hello, i recently applied to CARE Ambulance with my resume and took there employment exam. It was the exam that asks you a question and then you must choose "Agree Strongly", "Agree", "Neutral", "Disagree", "Strongly Disagree". I answered the questions like I always do with sincerity and...

Addressing certain comments... There were certain questions and comments posted that I wanted to address. 1. EMT's are worth more money and have many responsibilities due to the inherent risk of the profession. Such as becoming infected and being regulated by: a) National agency's such as the...

My hospital that I work for offers all Flex Ed classes for free. So I can get pretty much any CE hours or Certifications for free. I don't even have to buy the book because they have a loaner program for free. Its the main reason I have PALS and ACLS.

Everyone wants to be an EMT for healthcare experience and private companies take advantage of this is exactly what i have been witnessing. There is a huge supply of EMT's vs the demand.

You can get an EMT card in less than a month? I went through ROP EMT class that was 6 months or a semester. All EMT's i know go through an ROP program or community college. This is news to me that you can pass an EMT class and then pass the NREMT exam in less than a month. Please show some...

I am currently a hospital transporter... And i make 13.63 an hour, working monday through friday, 730am to 4pm. Weekends off. The requirements for a hospital transporter is a high school diploma and they give you a CPR card within 30 days. Why do EMT's make less than fast food workers? I...

Had the job interview... The interview went very good and was pretty informal. They asked me to go back online a couple of days after the interview to fill out a disclosure form and application. I have called and emailed them but have not gotten a return response in a week. They pay $10.10...

Hello, I have a job interview with Pacific ambulance or rural metro for a EMT hospital transporter position out of Fountain Valley Regional Hospital. I wanted to know some information from current or past employees about the company. How was the company? How much did they pay? What was your...

Why is it worthless? ACLS and PALS are both great to know EKG rhythms, how to respond to different types of EKG arrhythmia, how to lead a code and tell the nurse or doctor what to do and in what order, and what is going on with the patient depending on the arrhythmia. Transporting patients...

"Get your Paramedic" It is illegal to work as a Paramedic in Orange and Los Angeles County if you are not a employee of the fire department. So being a paramedic is worthless, since there are no paramedics working for private companies.