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I totally agree Akula, in the military CYA was small and insignificant overall. In the civilian world it is to keep you from losing your job and from getting sued which is much worse.

Like everyone said, military world is different from the real world.

It all depends on the department. If they have SWAT medics assigned or if they go in without them. Best answer would be from the source.

A good place to check are the publishers websites of EMS books. Some of them have lots of additional information including pictures

A&P books are a good start. I also read EMS Documentation, a medical terminology book and have ordered principles of patient assessment in EMS.

Move to CT. Plenty of agencies hiring.

Vent-We love being able to be in control though :rolleyes: I agree with Vent. Just the little bit of help people have put in is enough for her to have an idea of what is going to happen.

HNCorpsman- Sorry for your lost brother. My prayers go out.

We have no guarantee for breaks or eating. The only break they can't stop you from is a bathroom break.

Congrats. I always liked psychology and it taught me a lot. When I took sociology in High School we had an excellent teacher that was neutral on views so you could develop your own. When I took it in college the professor was very one sided and preferred to lecture instead of actually...

Thanks. So I had the basic understanding down. VentMedic- I agree college level A&P would be helpful, just can't start the class till the class starts :)

There are lots of places. It can be extremely frusterating trying to find a class that you can fit into your schedule. I know there is one starting in Middlefield in september sometime. Also lots of the colleges offer it.

Let me add I do believe you should at least have a physical if you have been sedentary a long time or have serious health concerns before starting a significant life style change.

I disagree with this. Doctor's do not always have the best way to get healthy and are often years behind new fitness concepts. I do agree that if you are going to work out find an EXPERT who knows the movements to teach them to you the correct way. TO the OP: If you want to just change...

My paramedic partner on wednesday explained to me that the trendelenburg actually can cause more harm than good be cause it fills the bessors (SP?) glands so the body has a false idea of its blood volume and slows down its heart. Any one have any studies on this? JEMS only provided a small...

I have to wear black pants also so when they came out in black I jumped on it. Three pairs, 2 washings a week, for the past 6 months and they still look new.

I love my 5.11 EMS pants. I've spilt water on myself and it just stays on the surface. Plenty of pockets, comfortably, color stays after lots of washes and I haven't had any problems with them shrinking. As a plus they now come in black as well as blue.

www.code1web.com I took my basic class from them and they often have classes in different towns. Contact Rich Shok for more information. You can also check out the ct.gov/dph and look under EMS training for the list of classes there.

I bet the helmet on the cop would have worked awesome on the window.

I understand what you are saying but you are just making assumptions about these programs. All of these programs require you to be enrolled in the paramedic program. I recommend you get a hold of the various schools and instructors for more information. PM me if you need any help. I contacted...