Recent content by RichLew

6'7" like stated above, it's a pain and yes you will hit your head numerous times, but it's not a deal breaker

Slightly off topic, but still related to working a code... "apneic oxygenation" is anyone else familiar with this or know of any departments that use it?

what paramedic program did you attend?

Okay, thanks. I wasn't 100% sure. Thanks for your input

I'm in Texas, I understand that I still need my state certification. That will be sent out when I am able to confirm my NREMT number. Texas doesn't require me to take an additional test as long as I have my NREMT. It is my understanding though, that I can still be hired on with an agency with...

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I passed my test yesterday and am ready to fill out some medic applications. My question is, as I haven't received my stuff in the mail yet, when I log into NREMT.org is my registry number at the top left of the screen the same as my certification number?

115ish for basic, passed first try. 135ish for medic, passed first try.

I just passed my medic yesterday, first try. So let me throw out my $.02 real quick. First off, relax before you go in. Have an understanding that you won't get every question right and that there will be some that are completely over your head. Just be confident. Second, like posted above...

I personally don't feel that's long enough to confidently provide quality medical care, especially in the prehospital setting when it can hit the fan rapidly

I haven't heard anything positive about them actually. It's actually my understanding that they'll hire you with zero certification, send you through a 3 month EMS program and then you're out there running calls.

Oh no, I just know something I said as a student while giving radio reports is somewhere on this thread hahaha

Fruits for sure. Or buy foods on sale, in bulk and prepare meals at the start of the week.

I'm just finishing medic school. I regret not working as a basic for the experience.

Mine is uncool and obvious