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Thanks guys. This might be a longshot question but does anyone know how or where to refill a portable O2 cylinder? For me to get the larger private jobs, I gotta have my own O2 equipment. Equipment is easy to get, but getting it filled seems to be a little more confusing. I read somewhere that...

Haha okay then. I didn't even think to look at Walmart or Walgreens but I'd assume they probably have the best prices. The only place I had heard of was Moore Medical, which seemed pretty good but thought I'd get some extra opinions. I only ask because I'm taking a gig as a private medic and I...

Looking to put together a kit and wanted to get some opinions on the best place to shop for it. Thanks!

I'm a relatively new EMT-B and I'm looking to get my first job. I've applied to AMR (on some sort of wait list), Bowers (was told I just missed the hiring period), and PRN (haven't heard anything). In your opinion, what other companies are "decent" to work for? I've been scouring the forum but...

I'm not sure what the norm is for EMT courses but this one was at a community college and you were required to get at least an 80% overall in the class to get a course completion certificate and sit for the the registry. The only assignments that counted towards that percentage were the tests...

I just finished my program back in June. If I had two solid pieces of advice, it would be read every chapter of the "Orange Book" as it's assigned in FULL, and remember and practice skills until you can do them with a blindfold. Those two things will lead you to victory both in the course and in...

Really? I wasn't aware that there were temp licenses. I just mailed my paperwork in on Monday and it should get to the agency Wednesday. I take my ADL test Wednesday too so if all goes well and I get the temp license I may be ready to go by the end of the week!? :D

Yeah I can see how that would be a definite advantage. Can't underestimate networking at any capacity.

hmm that's what i thought, but good idea. can't hurt to ask about it right? grazie

New EMT, I currently have my NREMT-B certification, however I'm waiting for my state license to come (already turned in the paperwork). It will probably be in a month or so. Should I wait to apply to ambulance companies until after I receive my state license? Or since it's just a matter of time...

Not necessarily. I think MOST people get to 130s when they actually fail. However, I don't know for sure, I'm just telling you based off of what I've heard, but you'll probably know by tomorrow morning. They're normally pretty quick about updating your status on the website. Good luck!:)

Very interesting. Thanks vcuemt. I might give it a try sometime.

Sorry to keep resuscitating this old post (pun intended), but did somebody say they use the bell side of the stethoscope to auscultate BP? I was never taught to do that, but is it actually better than using the diaphragm?

Went to 70 questions and passed! Woohoo! Hey EMS4ME, I don't know much about the advanced exam, but before the basic exam I stopped at Barnes and Noble and picked up a couple of EMT study guides (they have tons of them from EMT-B to EMT-P) and did the practice tests in the cafe there. I think it...

Awesome congrats ResRednek! Glad to hear Liberty is a good one. What is AO? Compton would be an interesting place to work I'm sure haha

Thanks guys! I'm definitely gonna apply for all the 911s and I'd love to do ER tech. Now that you mention it I have heard some of my TA's talking about Bowers and it being a good transport company so I'll shoot them an app if I can't get the others. Got NREMT scheduled hope all goes well.

Hey guys, so I just passed my EMT-B course with an A and will be sitting for my NREMT test soon :D I'm pretty excited so I'm already looking at potential employers. I'm definitely going to apply to the main 911 companies (amr, schaefer, care, mccormick) but I realize that I'll probably start at...

Yep, you're completely right. And now I retreat back to my studying :blush:

Thanks for the quick responses guys! I don't see much of a need to palpate as well. Hey forgive ME if I am wrong! That's roughly where I've been placing the stethoscope while listening, but perhaps my terminology or target area is off. I completely welcome constructive criticism if so! ^_^

Hey everybody, I'm new to the forum and am currently in my 3rd week of my EMT-B program. I had a pretty simple question that I forgot to ask in class about taking a patient's blood pressure so I figured I'd ask you guys :D After securing the BP cuff on the patient, do you generally palpate the...