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I was 65 when I went to EMT school. I was a retired teacher who finally had the time and ability to "follow my passions." Of course, the other 30 students in my class were all 20-year olds. For 6 years, I have worked part time for Event Medics, working special events and endurance sporting...

I am impressed with the above three replies which were excellent. The only thing I can add is if you are going to enter an EMT training program, get ahold of the textbook in advance and read it cover to cover, concentrating on the anatomy portions. If you can add in some medical terminology...

I work for a national company as an independent contractor, usually on my own in the field or wilderness, not on an ambulance. My medical direction is non-existent when out on a job. My question: Is there a substitute for an EpiPen that may make a difference when a pt is having a severe...

Thank you. I ended up getting a good deal at on a refurbished Philips Heartstart FRX AED with a four-year warranty--I added two more years for an additional $79. Now I'm good to go.

My point was that I am buying an AED out of my own pocket, rather than it being purchased by a large business that can just write it off or get a volume discount. The company I work for, Event Medics, does not require or provide and AED on their smaller jobs, so I am buying one because it...

Hello. I am interested in buying a Philips Heartstart FX AED to use on some jobs that I take at remote locations. I am typically on my own, without any on-site 911 back-up, and want to be better prepared. The Philips FX looks like a reasonable choice. In any case, I wondered if anyone knew...

Like I wrote above, I am renewing my NREMT mostly out of stubbornness. You work like a son-of-a-gun to past the exam initially, and then you don't need it anymore?? What's that about? I'll renew my NREMT at least once more. I already have my skills signed off, so I can relax and coast...

After getting two opposite answers from NREMT, and finally getting clarification with our county EMS folks, it turns out that California is not embracing the NCCP renewal model, which for most, means having to take the standard 24-hour recertification class. It was really difficult to get the...

Sorry if this has already been discussed elsewhere--I searched and couldn't find anything. I am an EMT in CA who recently took a 70-Hour Wilderness First Responder Class through Wilderness Medical Associates. The good news is that they provide graduates with a nicely organized CEU transcript...

My best advice to anyone thinking about attending EMT class is to buy a copy of the textbook that will be used in your course and read it from cover to cover before class starts. Once class begins, you will likely not have time to absorb the material in a quality manner. My course was 12 weeks...

I just took and passed on my first attempt the DMV test for the CA Ambulance Driver Certificate. Like many others, I went online for information on what to study. I felt the Ambulance Driver's Handbook that DMV sells for $5 was overly complicated. Therefore, I want to offer some guidance and...