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In my area things seem to be really slow as far as hiring anywhere local. Is it a good idea to go straight to getting my ACLS certification from a EMT-B. I haven't had any ride alongs since February 2011. I graduated in Early January 2011 and obtained my National Registry in mid January 2011...

In a couple of weeks I have a orientation setup with a local ambulance company. PMT, I am looking for advice on how this interview process goes? If anyone has worked or is working for them now, main office is located in Tempe, AZ. I would appreciate any responses. I am trying to gather as much...

I cant really find anything on how does a newly EMT-B that has never worked on a real patient, just dummies ;), start on their first day? Are they accompanied by a FTO (Field Training Officer) for a period of time? Or are they thrown into the wolves?

I recently passed my NR in the state of Arizona. I have my NR papers from the state and application ready to mail off to get my state license. I plan to move back to Florida to work in Florida as a EMT and continue my education out there as well. My question is, do I need to apply for the state...

I have a sheet of Vital Signs by Age. Listed is: Respirations (breaths/min.) Newborn 30-60 0-1month or 0-30 days. Infant 25-50 1-m-1year Toddler 20-30 1-3years Preschool 20-25 3-6years School Age 15-20 6-12years Adolescent 12-16 12-18years +18years...

Need some help from the experienced EMT-P or anyone that knows any sorta of "trick", advise, a overall quicker way of determining the rates of Respiratory rates, and Pulse rates. We are running scenarios in class, I feel slow when taking vitals. My instructor said it generally comes with...

Thursday we had skills testing on Medical/Trauma assessments. Well for 2 weeks I studied those 2 sheets, if some of your are familiar with, it might be different in other areas. Well I could say them in my sleep verbally, I would even in practice skills testing days at school well verbalized...

If any of you can remember your exam on the first 1-6 chapters. I am aware that some or most might not have or be on the same type of book or system being used or how you go about your training and through your testing etc. We have module exams and a total of 7 based on what is assigned to read...

Working on some assigned work given, Chapter on The Well being of EMT's. Have a question I don't quite understand what It might it be asking. "State the possible reactions that the family of the EMT-Basic may exhibit due to their outside involvement in EMS." Is this referring to what my...

Need to ask you guys, The best way the study the parts and names of the Human Body. CH.4 Of my textbook talks about the Human Body. Any software that's available (i am sure there is) just need to know your methods of study or recommendations. In other words, what helps you know the names and...

If someone could explain to me better or like iam 3, the steps when first providing care to a patient. Iam reading my AAOS Emergency Care of the Sick and Injured 9th ed. CH. 3 Iam asking mainly about the consent to provide care to a patient and the refusal of care. If iam approaching a...

So I finally ordered my textbooks Thursday and received them Friday afternoon. Very quick delivery. I even bought all the recommended ones to for the study of the exam in the end. (Recommended NOT Required books) So there was 5 in total. 3 Required. I started to study chapter 1 in the AAOS...

Starting classes soon, trying to find some recommended equipment just for emt basic. Requirements are a CPR pocket mask and Stethoscope. Any other advise to throw in would be great on top of what Ive already picked up from here. Would it be a good idea to buy a good one now since I assume to...