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I'm graduating with a BS in Health Sciences and I have my EMT-B gettin my medic soon. I've lived in Florida all my life and I'm ready to move and see more of the world, that being said, how is ems employment in Texas? Better pay? I'm leaning more towards Houston if anything.

This is a revision on a previous post. I'm going into my senior year of college, and I'll have my EMT license. I want to get my medic license after I complete my last year of college, however in the mean time I'd really like to advance in some way? - Phlebo. - IV cert. (I live in FL, do...

Hello :) I randomly just thought of this the other day, but I'm not sure how it would work out. But would there be any benefit for me to have a phlebotomy cert? I would like to do Medic School, but I'm finishing my senior year in college and want like to advance my skills during that one...

Hey, I was wondering has anyone traveled as an EMT and helped people? I'll get certified by the end of August and I'm looking for programs, hopefully ones you can vouch for or someone you know can, to travel to a place and help out? I'd eventually like to do a long term one over next summer...

Hey, I was wondering if any of you guys, either EMT or EMT-P are thinking of moving into the PA profession?

Quick question: What is needed to make a certification from one state valid for another? I'm getting certified as an EMT-B in Florida in 5 weeks, but I'll be moving in a year with my partner so they could attend grad school. I know there is a website, but I couldn't find it via Google.

Hey everyone! I'm in the middle of my EMT course and right now I wear scrub bottoms because I already had them from volunteering in the ER, but now I want to invest in a pair of EMT pants. I was wondering do companies have their own uniform that we must purchase from them, or can we buy...

Hey, I'm an EMT in training and was looking to buy my first stethoscope. I'm not sure of the differences between all of the following types: Single-Head & Single tube Dual-head & Dual tube (Sprague-Rapport type) Dual-Head & Single tube Multfunction head I found a nicely priced one on...

Hey everyone! I'm doing a EMT accelerated course in 10 wks, and I start my first ride along June 1st with Rural Metro (I live in Orlando). What should I expect during my first clinical? What are my limits as a EMT student with my scope of practice? Side Note: Are there any supplies that I...

Hey, I'm getting my EMT-B very soon (SUUUUUUPER EXCITED!), and was wondering if anyone knows of some good companies to look into for employment? Thanks :D

Hey! I was wondering for those of you in the field already, what kinda of shifts are available for EMT's who are part time? I'm planning my Senior year as an undergraduate and plan on working as an EMT after I receive my certification very shortly. Thanks!

Does anyone know if I move from Florida to Washington, what hoops I would have to jump through to get certified as a EMT-P in Washington? Thanks!

Has anyone, or is anyone, thinking about using their EMT-P background as a stepping stone into PA School? This is the route I'm currently taking, I'm graduating with a BS in Health Sciences within a year, in the mean time I'm working as an EMT, planning on going to medic school. I'd like to...

I was wondering how anyone feels about some moving immediately into medic certification directly from EMT? Is it wise to take your EMT certification and use it for a wee bit before jumping into medic school? Side information, I'm currently a Junior in college majoring in Health Sciences...

Hey, I was wondering how possible it sounds to take 3-4 classes, about 12 credit hours, during my senior year of college (graduating with a degree in Health Sciences Pre-med) and to make the commitment to a both a EMT and paramedic certification? The EMT-B certification is 10 wks and...