Frosty1687
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Hi folks,
New to EMTLIFE. I've perused the forums and haven't really found any threads with much specific information. I'm looking to work on a rig in California, but there's one little wrinkle. I have had epilepsy for almost five years. I haven't had a seizure since December 2009 and I've been controlled on medication since that time. I had to work to get my license back after it was suspended.
Fast forward to now...passed my NREMT and now working as an ER tech in Northern California, but I'm looking to pick up some work as a rig EMT. California DMV requires you to get a medical screening for an ambulance operator certificate, and they have some wording about epilepsy in there that doesn't look promising, but they do say that appeals can be filed if need be. Has anybody had any experiences with this, either negative or positive? Thank you!
New to EMTLIFE. I've perused the forums and haven't really found any threads with much specific information. I'm looking to work on a rig in California, but there's one little wrinkle. I have had epilepsy for almost five years. I haven't had a seizure since December 2009 and I've been controlled on medication since that time. I had to work to get my license back after it was suspended.
Fast forward to now...passed my NREMT and now working as an ER tech in Northern California, but I'm looking to pick up some work as a rig EMT. California DMV requires you to get a medical screening for an ambulance operator certificate, and they have some wording about epilepsy in there that doesn't look promising, but they do say that appeals can be filed if need be. Has anybody had any experiences with this, either negative or positive? Thank you!