Recent content by EMTeastman

Thanks, guys! It's nice to know that this isn't the norm. I'm just going to study a bunch before my FTO shift tomorrow, and do my best! My FTO really is good and helps me a ton, I just think the way they teach doesn't complement my learning style. They way they discourage me from asking...

I just got hired with a BLS company in the SF Bay Area in CA called ProTransport-1. It was a rigorous interview process in which we had to take a written test, pt assessment, and oral interview. I graduated top of my EMT class, so I had no problem getting in. Once I finally started my FTO...

Okay, awesome! Thanks a lot. That helps so much =)

I'm in Alameda County in the Bay Area. So now I just need to go through the county to get my card?

Hmm, I thought I had the California cert, but I'm not entirely sure. I got a certificate in the mail after passing the NREMT, is that it?

I already received my certification in the mail. What I'm talking about is the "licensing." My friend said it's different than certification.

Hey guys, I recently passed the NREMT (woo), and someone told me that I still have to get licensed by sending in all my documents and whatnot. I couldn't find anywhere on the website that confirmed this, so I was wondering if anyone knows if this is true, and if it is, where to go? I wanna start...

Oh okay, thanks! So I did a little research, and California doesn't really use EMT-B or EMT-I, it's just called EMT, and I guess is similar to an EMT-I cert. I'll do some research on ER tech jobs in my area and see if any certs other than EMT would be helpful, but I've heard it's pretty...

Okay, I'm from California, so when I get my EMT cert, I'll be registered as an EMT-I?

Hey guys, so I have a simple question: Is there a difference between EMT-B and EMT-I? I'm trying to figure out what kinds of jobs I'll be able to apply for once I have my EMT cert, and I'm not sure if I'll have and EMT-B or EMT-I. Thanks! Tanner

Thanks everyone else for the advice! I will do more research into ER jobs in my area and start thinking about the certs and forming connections ;)

Thanks! That helps a lot. Just a few other questions that arose: Is ER Tech the same as ED Tech? And do you know the average pay? Also, is EMT-B the same as EMT-I? Next semester I'm taking an EMT class where I can then take the national registry. Is the cert I'm going for EMT-B or EMT-I? I'm...

I recently learned about ED Technicians being a good entry into the medical field, although it can be pretty difficult. That's pretty much all I know, so I was wondering if anyone knew how to become an ED Tech or the best ways to go about it. I live in the East Bay in California if that makes a...

Okay, thanks for your input! I'm going to look into all these companies, and hopefully get hired once I get my EMT cert =)

Wow, thanks man! This was way more than I expected to hear! Perfect for someone who is just starting to learn about the EMT field such as me. I had no idea what IFT was or really anything about the different companies, so I greatly appreciate the information you shared. Thank you so much!