I took some time before the class to read the book and learn the theory of what I was doing then practiced. I think it made for a great experience and I had a great time while learning.
And as John said, it takes an extreme amount of effort to fail the class heh
So I'm BLS certified and...
This is some damn good advice. On a side note that scenario is designed to see if you are going to take responsibility and correct the situation or pass it off on someone else. I'd wager some of the answers of apologizing and offering to do what it takes to make the situation "right" is what...
I just wasn't sure what the test entailed. I'm pretty sure there is a written test. I took an online evaluation just to see what they teach and what not but I figured I'd ask and see. :)
I'm pretty sure most volunteer squads let you ride while you're in training and will teach you how to respond to calls. The specifics of what you can and can't do while riding and as an EMT-b are probably state specific and squad specific ie covered by protocols. I know that every squad here in...
I sure hope 32 isn't too old...I'm about to take the class this month lol. And as for the book, I picked mine up yesterday and started reading a little of it and I agree with usafmedic. Not too terribly difficult at all. Good luck!
I really didn't think it was possible to find someone who understood this. Your train of though is disturbingly similar to my own. Now to train the girlfriend to understand it.
I agree. Though I haven't taken my EMT class yet this really helped me in Anatomy and Phys. If you know roots and suffixes you can usually figure out terms and what not.
Hey everybody,
I'm from NJ (no fist pumping please) and pretty new to the EMS world. I'm 32 and back in school to become a RT, first; then hopefully on to either med school or PA. This semester I am taking an EMT-B course, getting my BLS in 2 weeks and hopefully starting to ride a volunteer...