Well that’s a very good initiative taken up by the County in California. I wish them best of luck for near future. I hope to see these youth offenders working as EMT.
The whole cost turned around to be about $ 6500. This includes ACLS, PALS, ITLS and NRP. I am still thinking of pursuing further studies once I have enough funds for it.
At my place where I work, most of the volunteers who have performed very well are given an offer to be hired full time. I suggest that you try asking them if they have any such policies. It worked for me and I too was not living in the same city or county.
You should be able to get a basic first aid kit at any store that carries medical supplies. I agree that you should only carry the basics, but it's a good idea to at least have gloves and antiseptics.
You know you are EMT/Paramedic when on road you see some crazy driver driving his car and you start following before you get a call to get him to the hospital.
We were told to put anesthesia in one of our patient. SO before surgery he was talking a lot. The patient was a middle aged man.
Patient: What happened?
Medic: You met with an accident
Patient: Ok, everybody is fine.
Medic: Luckily everyone is fine.
Patient: Who all are there?
Medic...
Best way to lose weight is enrolling in some activity which involves physical work like dance. You can also keep a check on your calorie intake and do some exercises. You can also do some meditation to improve your concentration and focus; it helps in having good control on your body.
When you are asked to reach the hospital in 10 min which is impossible in such a messy vehicle
When sometimes you alone pick up the stretcher with the family member of the patient
When your company believes that the break can be added on to next day