I took the M W F 7 week course last October and it is tough but it definitely prepares you for NREMT. You made the right choice. But be ready to study!!!
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Congrats on passing the test!!! I thought you needed the Medical Examiners Report in order to take the Ambulance Driver's Test. Is that not correct? What exactly did you have to bring in to sit for the test?
It's nice to hear some of you say that one doesnt necessarily need yrs of experience as an EMT-B before going to medic school. I think in my area (So Cal) its looked at as negative if one goes straight into medic school after just a few months as a basic and definitely a negative if one goes...
Which hours are you lacking? Clinicals? Cant you just make up the 3 hours? Do another ride-a-long?
If not you may wanna check out. www.CIEMT.com They have accelerated classes in both Hawthorne (@ McCormick Ambulance HQ) and Long Beach. The courses range from 3 weeks to 7 weeks.
Do you work for them? Do you happen to know how often they hire? Are those coveted positions? I'd imagine the EMT-B gets good experience from running with a medic. Also, excuse my ignorance but what is a "Bridged EMT"? Do the BLS rigs only do IFTs or do they respond to 911 runs too? Thanks in...
So i guess someone who went to a Summer Accelerated Program would really have to prove themselves? It's very tempting I must admit. I just cant imagine taking a 12-15 week Paramedic course when I think my 7 week EMT course is crazy. But then I think well the people who graduate these programs...
Anyone know the scene down in San Diego? Anyone here work for SDMSE? Work for AMR? Is your company hiring? I am trying to figure out what my options are outside of Los Angeles.
Who provides ALS? FD on the rig or a Paramedic unit? Who is first in? Do you ride EMT/Medic on a rig? Whats the...
Remember that you will likely have a partner. I have never heard of someone operating a rig alone. (althought it may happen somewhere) I for one would love to have a female partner. I think it makes for a good balance. Work together as a team and you can leverage each others physical and mental...
Well I will be a EMT-B so I wasnt exactly expecting to the lead on the runs. I was however hoping for something a bit more substantive in the way of advice.
Also, anyone know the scene down in San Diego? Anyone here work for SDMSE?
Can i ask how long your wait was for McCormick? I have heard they only hire like every 3-4 months. I am finishing but my Basic training and would LOVE to get in with McCormick. I'm gonna apply at McCormick, Care and probably Gerber. I would hate to get on with Care or Gerber then have...