Recent content by bobtheowl2

Thanks for the advice. From several other threads too, it does sounds like I need to dive into anatomy/physiology more than anything. My initial question was more being curious, as to what would actually be practiced in class (on real people) later down the line.

I will hopefully be starting my basic training this summer. But I'm curious as to what I can expect (not just this semester) in regards to invasive procedures that get practiced on each other in class. I know this might very around the country, but still. Obviously drawing blood and starting...

I haven't thought too much about a First Responder, from what I've heard you either have to work for a Fire or Police Department, and your limited in what you can do medically. As far as the ride along, no luck so far, but I did run into an old high-school friend (who just happened to be an...

Thank you all for the comments so far! This has been a more positive response then I initially expected. Of the one human I was able to talk to today, she said they essentially do ride-alongs for students, but not until I'm already enrolled in a class. I have several more on the list to talk...

Recently I've gotten interested in becoming an EMT, bought some books on the subject, and started volunteering in the ED of a relatively busy local hospital. Normally there would be no question about what to do next, however I already have a "good" (albeit boring) job, just got married,house...