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I realize this isn't ideal, but if you want to save a few bucks you can take free CEU classes on www.boundtreeuniversity.com ... theyre all online, and if its between losing your certification/license and paying for CE this might help cover some.

I've been looking for opportunities to volunteer in Ventura & Santa Barbara County. I'm a certified EMT-Basic with my CA card, with experience working festivals and events. Would love to commit to EMS as a career, but I work in another industry and can only volunteer my time. Unfortunately...

Took my EMT class there, and the Medics I interacted with had nothing but good things to say about the Paramedic program.

I've been looking at volunteer ER Tech positions and most of the ones I've seen in California require EMT-B + some kind of Phlembotomy certification, I'm assuming so you can draw blood samples and start IVs. Does anyone know what type of phlembotomy certification would be most appropriate? Do I...

As the highest medical authority on scene (assuming its just the two of you) you're ultimately responsible for the patient. I'm not saying this is a "My patient, shut up kid!" situation at all, but maybe it should be explained that you're handling what is your responsibility, and if he has...

Defintely look at community colleges. Its typically less expensive and the courses are usually a bit longer.

Ahh ok that makes sense. He's an E-5, must've challenged. Thanks for clarifying.

A friend of mine is a corpsman in the navy and told me he was trained to the LVN level, but focused on emergency response.