Recent content by aspiringemt

Posting both out of curiosity from the point of view of a certified EMT (hoping to work someday) and someone who needs a medical ID. If you hit the emergency button on a locked Iphone, it'll lead you to another screen with the option of clicking "medical ID" if it's filled out. I'm not sure how...

Hi guys! I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right spot, but I'll post here for now. Last time I posted I said I wanted to be an EMT and now I'm finally taking the class :) I've been struggling with strapping a patient on a longboard in <10 mins. In fact, it takes me 20 minutes because the...

Anyone know of any EMT-B training programs in the Boston area that run during the summer? I'm getting ready to actually follow my dream now :)

They service in a fire department (or at least that's what I was told- I don't know which station).

Do you all think it would be a good idea if I made a card and cookies for the paramedics that helped me? I really want to so they know how much of an impact they had on me but I don't know where they are stationed. Should I just go to my local fire station?

Glad this made everyone smile :)

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it! It feels great to have some reassurance from you all.

2 weeks seizure free today! I'm getting better, so no worries. As for the EMT training, it is to my understanding that some paramedics don't like/believe that people under 21 should be working as an EMT because they are not as mature as older people. I'm trying to respect that, however I...

Hi Everyone, I really wanted to get this out, but I wasn't sure where to post this. I'm new (but only posting once). I'm currently in high school and I've been having a lot of uncontrollable seizures which have required medical attention at least 8 times, so as you can imagine, I've met...