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legion1202

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Hey All,

I was a paramedic for 1/2 a deacade and was a very active memember of this forum. I had some personal tradegy happen to me and I step back from EMS. I always thought of going back into the field but I started a career in IT... Started making a lot of money and moving up... Fast forward 8 years and I am feeling the itch to get back into ems.. Maybe Volunteering or doing something part-time. I dunno...

I miss it.. Most my familiy is health care and I miss being able to talk that shop.. I miss the sirens... I miss the familiy (Brother \ Sisterhood)..... I miss helping people......

Has anyone been in the same situation? I live in MA... Not sure what the transition would be... Everything has lasped.... I was a Licensed NREMT-P provider. ACLS, PALS, BLS, ETC.... I see stuff for refreshers.. Could I just do this or would I need to back to school? I am also 42.... Getting old lol.

Thanks! for any feedback
 
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MMiz

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legion1202 said:
Hey All,

I was a paramedic for 1/2 a deacade and was a very active memember of this forum. I had some personal tradegy happen to me and I step back from EMS. I always thought of going back into the field but I started a career in IT... Started making a lot of money and moving up... Fast forward 8 years and I am feeling the itch to get back into ems.. Maybe Volunteering or doing something part-time. I dunno...

I miss it.. Most my familiy is health care and I miss being able to talk that shop.. I miss the sirens... I miss the familiy (Brother \ Sisterhood)..... I miss helping people......

Has anyone been in the same situation? I live in MA... Not sure what the transition would be... Everything has lasped.... I was a Licensed NREMT-P provider. ACLS, PALS, BLS, ETC.... I see stuff for refreshers.. Could I just do this or would I need to back to school? I am also 42.... Getting old lol.

Thanks! for any feedback
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Hey!

The NREMT provides guidance on lapsed licenses. Do 60 credits of continuing education and then pass the the National Registry Paramedic Certification test and skills verification.

I wouldn't leave a high paying job for EMS, why not work PRN? It seems like most services are desperate for medics, you could work a few shifts a month.

Good luck!
 
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mgr22

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legion1202 said:
Has anyone been in the same situation? I live in MA... Not sure what the transition would be... Everything has lasped.... I was a Licensed NREMT-P provider. ACLS, PALS, BLS, ETC.... I see stuff for refreshers.. Could I just do this or would I need to back to school? I am also 42.... Getting old lol.
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In addition to the good advice from MMiz, you should check with the MA EMS office to see what they require. Rules for reinstatement vary by state.
 
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Jawom

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legion1202 said:
Hey All,

I was a paramedic for 1/2 a deacade and was a very active memember of this forum. I had some personal tradegy happen to me and I step back from EMS. I always thought of going back into the field but I started a career in IT... Started making a lot of money and moving up... Fast forward 8 years and I am feeling the itch to get back into ems.. Maybe Volunteering or doing something part-time. I dunno...

I miss it.. Most my familiy is health care and I miss being able to talk that shop.. I miss the sirens... I miss the familiy (Brother \ Sisterhood)..... I miss helping people......

Has anyone been in the same situation? I live in MA... Not sure what the transition would be... Everything has lasped.... I was a Licensed NREMT-P provider. ACLS, PALS, BLS, ETC.... I see stuff for refreshers.. Could I just do this or would I need to back to school? I am also 42.... Getting old lol.

Thanks! for any feedback
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42 is not old. Got my paramedic at 59 for a second career. Best thing I ever did. Go back part time.
 
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