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The retake is the same type of test with different questions. They don't up the difficulty on the 2nd attempt.

Welcome! A paramedic in Scotland is a paramedic in the states, however you have a bit more training then we do. It can be transferred, but it's a lengthy process.

Agreed. Use it to identify weaknesses then go back to your book and brush up on those subjects. It will tell you what areas you performed poorly in.

I have plenty of time if its either 911 or IFT. If the patient dies in the 5 seconds it took me to map it out, there probably wasn't a lot I was going to be able to do anyway. Robb summed it up well. Everything seems super urgent when you start as an EMT. Just take a breath and don't...

Yes there's a JB test prep for medic, you should be able to purchase it on their website. I loved JB test prep, it was a huge help for the registry and for state tests.

I find I learn the city a lot better when using a map book. It's also easier to find detours quickly and identify potential trouble zones like schools. After a few shifts of using the book, it was almost quicker to map it out in the book then fumble with the GPS. Learn to use a map book and...

Use 2 steaks and some napkins to secure c-spine, backboard her with a table, then wait for the praise from the arriving paramedics.

Was the record expunged or the crime committed when you were a minor?

Agreed. You're going to be restricted to basic first aid. Which isn't a bad thing, in all honesty it's all you'll really need. Carry some bandaids for cuts and scrapes. Has this group done a long distance ride like this before? How many miles a day are they trying to do? I've done multiple 60...

Part of taking the NREMT is learning how to take it. A lot of the scenario based questions want to make sure you follow the proper steps. Example: You're dispatched to a man down in his front yard at blah blah blah street. Your first step on arrival is: A) check his airway B) maintain...

There is no online option to go inactive. You have to recert via snail mail. There's a form online you print off, and then check the inactive box.

Have you used something like JB test prep? That should help you identify your weak areas.

Bender was a nickname from work, it's the first and last parts of my name. And last time I checked, I was a paramedic.

The big 3 companies in Minneapolis/St. Paul are Hennepin County EMS, Allina Medical Transport, and Healtheast Medical Transport. Allina and Healtheast both hire EMT-Basics. I don't believe Hennepin hires them though. There are a few smaller companies as well as volunteer outfits the further...

I know KCMO FD has a residency requirement. You will have 6 months to relocate to inside city limits. They do all the usual FD stuff, back ground checks, drivers license checks, and what not.

This always amazed me. The whole crew will line up for an awesome FB shot in front of the charred remains of someones house.

I was born in the UK, so there was nothing to go through. I hold both US and UK citizenship.

I'm already a full UK citizen, I was more just pointing out the obvious to wanna be. I have the reciprocity paperwork bookmarked, still need to fill in all that pesky information. Have you gone through the process?

You might as well drop out of medic school, get a student visa, enter a UK medic program, marry a local for citizenship, and finally apply with local services.

Some testing places won't tell you that day. Depends on the NREMT rep. They didn't tell us on my retake.