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I live out in California and I was wondering, when EMS Agencies send you to a 4-day Academy, what do they usually do? Is it paramilitary like a police academy? We have to wear white polos, blue or black slacks, and black shoes for the 4 days. Do they usually have homework at night?

Hey everyone! I just wanted to thank everyone who has ever responded to one of my boards....I just got a conditional offer for a full time EMT position!!! yay! Academy starts August 3rd, with completion of backgrounds, physical, drug/alcohol test. Thanks so much everyone! This is what...

Hey everyone! I have an interview with an ambulance agency next week. What's the best way for a woman to wear her hair? My hair has black on top & red/brown underneath (that's not crazy looking). I'm already wearing a black suit jacket w/matching pants and a white blouse underneath. How...

Not sure if there is a thread on this, but if there is, can someone please reply to this. If there's not a thread, can anyone list the reasons why people fail the emt process (written, oral, skills & map reading) Thanks everyone! I appreciate your input & just viewing this thread. ~Kris

Hey everyone! I had my first interview, but its sad to say that I didn't pass. I went to my EMT Teacher, told him how I answered the questions, how I did my skill, written & map reading. He thought I passed for sure. I was the only woman in the 5 person bunch. Only one of the guys &...

hey everyone! i've put together an EMT resume and i've combined my education/certifications into one section. since this is my first job as an EMT-B, i have to really sell myself. exactly what skills are they expecting us to list on our resume? CPR/AED for Adult/Child, CPR for Infant...

There were a number of individuals who answered my questions on this board 'bout my final or even just getting all my ducks in a line. I took my national registry! Here are my results: I had 78 minutes to spare and the computer stopped the exam. I answered between 60-70 questions. I'm...

Okay, so yes, I'm reviewing my final. I don't know how looking at the pupils of a diabetic patient will give you important information 'bout the patient except that if they're PERRL, then there's no head trauma. Appreciate any and all help! :)

So I had a question on my final. I have absolutely no clue why I got it wrong, except, I got it wrong! *laughs* Here's the skinny on the question: "38 y/o male has seizure @ work, no prior medical history. Slow to respond to questions & complaining of a headache. Which of the following...

I feel really bad for having to post this up on a different forum within this same site...but I really need help. My date for the NREMT is on January 10th since the Holidays have decided to make themselves present. LOL. That means I have roughly 2 weeks to study. I need help! I figured...

Alright sports fans (well I hope most are), I ended up passing my EMT-Basic course! Yay! After long hours of studying and my dreams being all outta whack, I got the first hurdle done. Now I'm planning on taking National Registry on January 10th. Stupid holidays just throws me off...

Here's my question. When getting a scenario, what are good "identifiers" or ways to determine when to use either the Focused History/Physical Exam vs. Rapid Trauma Assessment. Obviously if they've been hit by a car, being inside the vehicle, or its a vehicle vs. pedestrian, then yes, I'd...

Does anyone know what are good websites to look for Ambulance Agencies hiring for EMT-B's? Do you have to know the Ambulance Agencies in that area before you can look? I'm new at this, so any and all help is appreciated. Oh, and if there's a past posting, I do apologize. Just direct me...

I know this might sound a little crazy...however, there aren't enough supplies to go around in our EMT class to practice our skills. One of our RANDOM SKILLS is to do the "Sling and Swathe." No, we're not talkin' about the blue sling that you see in hospitals that you put on patients. We're...

This is for all of you EMT-I and EMT-P who actually can perform this skill (It sucks that us EMT-B have to read about it, but here in CA, its out of our scope to perform) It says that you have to lubricate the stylet before inserting it into the ET Tube prior to inserting the ET tube going...

So here's my question for all of you who have had to study for the NRE or just a big final in your EMT class. My final is December 15th (the written). I have to read like two more chapters. Pretty much we have 30 some odd chapters. I want to say 33 chapters. What is the best way to...

I don't know where to put this question, so I'm putting it here. I’m in an EMT class and we’ve now reach Obstetrics. Yes, I’m giving my full attention to this chapter since it seems not many do as well on the NRE. Here’s my question: Let’s say you’re an EMT out in the field and that...

In my EMT class, we get the written quizzes and we can start whereever we like. Beginning, last question. In reality - the NREMT, it is a computer based test. You get one question, that's it. You get to sit there, read it, and answer it. No going back once you submit your answer. I get...