Recent content by Aidan McArthur

Haha, I've never been called a noob before by someone like you. That's really funny.

So what are you getting at? If you don't feel the need to buy this knife then don't lol....

Work experience is more valuable today than a degree (and thousands of dollars of debt) in my opinion.

Looks like a good quality tool. Ignore the haters.

Nice to have you here!

Heavy. I almost understand what you are saying, but personally when I study I focus on what I don't already know and what I am not good at.

Yes and you can study on anything! Draw a stick figure for the head to toe if no one is around. Just verbalize what you are doing. I use my cat!

I'm guessing this: http://www.ncqa.org/Programs/Certification/CredentialsVerificationOrganizationCVO.aspx I also googled "emt cvo" and saw a small number of ambulance companies, one of them located in Miami, that require CVO or a similiar certification.

Really?? Where I live you need 6 months of EMT work experience to attend paramedic school D:

Where I live, in Los Angeles, a fairly common thing to do right out of school is being an ER Tech. Some hospitals don't even require a certification, just proof that you finished the class. 75% sure it will count towards your hours required to attend paramedic school as well. And personally I...

I forgot to put which state... 16,800 for California, 9,510 for Florida.

After some research, You are indeed correct. In 2012, there were 16,800 employed EMTs and paramedics, with projected annual job openings at 850. In 2012, there were 9,510 employed EMTs and paramedics, with projected annual job openings at 470. Source...

As Angel said, I wouldn't worry about employment until you finish school and get certified. If you are moving to Florida for the sole purpose of finding work I wouldn't recommend it. But if you are moving there for other personal reasons, I don't want to discourage you. It's certainly not...

I have a friend that lives in Florida. He said don't come here looking for work as an EMT/Medic, it has the highest amount of EMT's/medics of any state.

Can you elaborate or link me to a source? Every recruiter I have talked to has told me that I am not guaranteed a rating. I have also been told that my ASVAB scores are very high. What is OBLISERV? Can't find any information on it.