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So recently my local protocols were updated to allow the administration of naloxone (Narcan) by EMT basics via nebulizer. My question to all of you is what is your opinion on this matter? Should EMTs be able to give patients Narcan? For my fellow basics out there, are you authorized to...

So quick question. I passed my psychomotor test for VA EMT-B Certification last week and also passed my NREMT-Basic Evaluation today:) (For VA Certification, not national because I am not 18). The way it works in VA is you do your psychomotor through a VA OEMS test site and take your cognitive...

So I took my va Pyschomotor (Pratical) test on Thursday and am awaiting the results. The way it works in VA is you take your skills evaluation at a VA Test site administered by the VDH-OEMS, which includes a medical assessment, trauma assessment, and one of the 7 random skills. If and when you...

Hello all. It has been a few months since I have posted here, but some of you may remember me. So I started my EMT-B course back in February and it is coming towards the end. We are at the point where we can start getting our patient contacts signed off and begin precepting. I also was accepted...

So I started my EMT class like 3 weeks ago. Some of you may remember me asking about tips for learning the anatomy portion of the course. Well I've got all the anatomy/physiology down, wasn't nearly as complicated as I was expecting. So we were going to start the patient assessment portion of...

Ok, so I already knew I was going to need to learn about anatomy and physiology for my EMT-B class, which starts on the tenth. But so far, it seems kind of intimidating. Do you guys have any tips on how to get the anatomy and physiology down? Also what are the most important anatomy and...

Ok, so I recently have been doing ride alongs with a local volunteer Fire/Rescue department the past couple of weeks. I have been wanting to be with this department for a couple of years now, but had to wait until I was 16 (I live in VA where you can do EMS and Firefighting at 16). I've turned...