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If you make it to "old or something like that" as a paramedic you'll be in the minority. This industry burns out the majority of people withing 5 years. It's emotionally stressful, hard on family, and doesn't pay all that well. Not to mention the rate of mental illness and back injuries are very...

First responder would be redundant. It's a lower certification than EMT. Ambulance Operations might be helpful for someone who is new depending on what is covered. None of them will help you get jobs or better pay. But they may help you prepare for your future job or testing.

You're best source of information will be too call them and ask. Several years ago Imperial had a reputation for decent pay with long (72-96+) shifts and flexible scheduling. American of Visalia isn't bad. Small family room company. All of the other small agencies are fine, but very dead-end...

EMT school is somewhere near that peak, and paramedic midterms are somewhere near that valley. The goal is to graduate paramedic school slightly past "this is more complicated than you might think."

Everyone feels nervous and like they have more to learn. That's normal. Your classroom training will be a foundation for your field training. Also, not to be an ***, but if you want to succeed in class, don't fall behind on anymore assignments. Not because of the letter grade, but because you...

No. They will tell you where to get one for your program. Usually it's a local law enforcement agency or private investigator.

Too little too late. The best source is your instructor. There are no fast online background checks. Good luck.

You're using some clever qualifiers there. Blue lights are only permitted on law enforcement vehicles, even though it's pretty well known that blue lights are more visible at night and stand out against brake lights. Also, the only requirement for forward lighting is a steady burning red lamp...

I follow him on Youtube and typically very much like his content. The one factor he didn't consider is the Human Factor. It's pretty much the same argument as "yellow fire engines are safer." Yeah, in tests. But in the real world, people look for a red truck, not a yellow one (until they're...

Can you blame them? Most people view CEs as a burden and a chore rather than an opportunity.

I have taken courses that are intended for physicians and give AMA credits, but not EMS CME credits. My state will allow them on a case by case basis and I've had them approved for my state recert with no trouble.

Most hospitals have CE lunches, or other monthly opportunity for their staff that EMS is often able to go to. You can also look for courses for a level certification above yours (ie paramedic or critical care)

If you pay for lackluster CEUs you'll get a lackluster experience. There are lots of valuable CE opportunities available, even in person.

I'm an instructor at a college EMT class. I usually teach the night class, which most often has the most variety in students. My students typically fall into one of three categories; 1) 18 years old or younger, No Life/Work experience, 2) 20-30s year olds, often single parents or working...

It seems you've got several issues that you should take to the State EMS board. They'll be able to answer all of these questions.

I would caution this thinking. Younger patients seem less sick because they compensate better. In summary, yes, but recall that the leading cause of death for people from like 25-45 or something like that is trauma.

It's not the best video ever, but it's a fairly basic procedure. I'd be okay with it since it's fairly intuitive.

Why reinvent the wheel?

This is my protocol and experience with it as well.

If you chose an accredited program for your paramedic education there is an appeals process for you to follow regarding your complaint. If you did not choose an accredited program, welp. Now you know.