How old are you?

[Always BSI]

I have the pearson Emergency care 11th edition. Would you recommend to buy newer versions of that to stay up on my EMT knowledge?

Are there any books you guys can recommend for me?

 

[rescue1]

The newer versions of EMT-B textbooks are basically identical to the old ones, don't buy a new one. Good reading would be works on A&P, pharmacology, that kind of thing. Most will be more helpful as a paramedic, but more knowledge is never bad.

As for me, I'm 23, and in addition to all the advice here, I'd say staying calm is important. Nothing was ever solved by being worked up, and it's very embarrassing when the EMS crew is more worked up then the patient's family.
Take deep breaths, and remember that you can never actually make a cardiac arrest patient any worse.

 

[Devistat]

I'm 23 and the advice I have is for the experienced individuals teaching and passing on their knowledge, Also a quote my old journeyman told me in my welding days. “Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.”
. Probably the greatest advice I've ever received.

 

[titmouse]

We use the 8th edition of the "transport of the sick and injured"

 

[Obstructions]

18, I was the youngest in my EMT class.

Even if you don't know what you're doing, pretend like you do know for the patient.

 

[Steffah]

18, I was the youngest in my EMT class.

Even if you don't know what you're doing, pretend like you do know for the patient.

Same here, and if you go to EMT school when you're under 21, prepare to play hell finding a job (unless you're in a BFE county and know everybody :glare

Keep learning. It sounds cliche, but it's so important. Ask your coworkers for their advice. Do online research. Learn about everything you can, don't get the 'well when will I use this as an EMT?' attitude, there's no such thing as bad knowledge. EMT school does not teach you everything you need to know, you have to learn the rest on your own terms.

 

[Tigger]

Same here, and if you go to EMT school when you're under 21, prepare to play hell finding a job (unless you're in a BFE county and know everybody :glare

In some places this may be true but I work with plenty of people under 21 (including myself), and this is in a major urban area. Sure you have to try harder, but keep at it and asking if positions are available until they tell you no. Not no answer, no.

 

[titmouse]

I'm 23 and the advice I have is for the experienced individuals teaching and passing on their knowledge, Also a quote my old journeyman told me in my welding days. “Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.”
. Probably the greatest advice I've ever received.

+1 great advise

 

[Always BSI]

Yea I completed my EMT class back in FALL 2010...

yes 2010...

I just got hired a week ago Took nearly 2 years... First EMT job I'm really excited. This place gives good advice.

:beerchug:

 

[DesertMedic66]

Yea I completed my EMT class back in FALL 2010...

yes 2010...

I just got hired a week ago Took nearly 2 years... First EMT job I'm really excited. This place gives good advice.

:beerchug:

Omg that's when I took my EMT class! Haha

 

[Always BSI]

Omg that's when I took my EMT class! Haha

Yep, We had this discussion on another thread... before I had my name changed because of certain reasons...

We went to the same school as well haha

 

[DesertMedic66]

Yep, We had this discussion on another thread... before I had my name changed because of certain reasons...

We went to the same school as well haha

I know haha. I was teasing

 

[Always BSI]

Ah I see haha the damn heat is getting to me!

 

[DesertMedic66]

Ah I see haha the damn heat is getting to me!

Heat? Its currently 115 degrees here...

 

[lateralligator]

I'm 48.

My advice is to respect your elders.

 

[Grim Reaper]

34 and my only advice to give is never go in expecting what you heard on the radio.

 

[hoop762]

28.

The whole point of our existence on this planet is to have a positive impact on the lives of those around us. Live that every day and you will never go wrong.

Treatment with drugs and what not is a very small part of pt care...CARE being emphasized more than anything else.

 

[Swimfinn]

17

My advice to you is dont crash the bus.

 

[Grim Reaper]

17

My advice to you is dont crash the bus.

Now that's one piece of advice I will stand by over everything else, lol

 

[Steffah]

In some places this may be true but I work with plenty of people under 21 (including myself), and this is in a major urban area. Sure you have to try harder, but keep at it and asking if positions are available until they tell you no. Not no answer, no.

Not impossible (hence why I have a job), just more difficult. My advice isn't to wait until you're 21, it's just be prepared to work hard to get that first job but once you get it, you'll be happy you didn't wait.