Recent content by HelpmeHelpyou

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Yes just taking ACLS courses. I was just thinking it would help with my continuing education requirements, and help myself become more valuable to a employer? Then I will look into medic school then, and continue to check up on Southwest. Thank you.

Aug. 25th 1700-2200 thru Dec. 9th. Clinical were a joke in my class at GCC. 8 patient contacts was all the was required. Either with a local hospital off their list, or a ride along. I am glad I did ride alongs as I find out that the hospital staff was having the students change bed sheets for...

In my area things seem to be really slow as far as hiring anywhere local. Is it a good idea to go straight to getting my ACLS certification from a EMT-B. I haven't had any ride alongs since February 2011. I graduated in Early January 2011 and obtained my National Registry in mid January 2011...

Are you working as a EMT-B right now? Just curious, I have some hands on but I don't feel confident or its mixed with just being nervous. Just wondering how you felt and what you went through if you are working now, I don't know if this is normal. We ran a scenario or Night skill drills at a...

In a couple of weeks I have a orientation setup with a local ambulance company. PMT, I am looking for advice on how this interview process goes? If anyone has worked or is working for them now, main office is located in Tempe, AZ. I would appreciate any responses. I am trying to gather as much...

ok, I am just curious to know what they are looking for, as far as, when I am with a FTO are they immediately wanting me to do everything on my own right away? Like question medical patients, or does he go over everything before I start a shift or actual interaction with patients? Also...

I have my AZ. state license now. I found out that I have to take a HIV/Aids course, and EVOC training for the state of FL. I know I can take the HIV/AIDS course online. Does anyone know about the EVOC course or classes? Cost? Maybe someone just happens to know this information.

I cant really find anything on how does a newly EMT-B that has never worked on a real patient, just dummies ;), start on their first day? Are they accompanied by a FTO (Field Training Officer) for a period of time? Or are they thrown into the wolves?

I recently passed my NR in the state of Arizona. I have my NR papers from the state and application ready to mail off to get my state license. I plan to move back to Florida to work in Florida as a EMT and continue my education out there as well. My question is, do I need to apply for the state...

I take mine next week, and please pray i pass it. A student came in on the last weeks of our class ending semester. She states, if you think in terms of your skill sheets and think about whats been done first and the process of elimination. Here is a eg. A pt. is in cardiac arrest...

Answer is B. Logically, I am sure in real life, as this is how I was thinking. I would go ahead and prepare for the Epinephrine shot, and apply o2. I mean, if her airway is closing, and you notice signs of Anaphylaxis. The sense able thing to do first, is to give her, her Epi-Pen. Also, the test...

Don't think logically about the answers, there is more than one right answer. I am sure you know this. Also, think about the order of your skill sheets. EG.> You have a pt. who has a severe allergic reaction, and complaining of difficulty breathing. She also states she has a prescribe Epi-Pen...

I have a sheet of Vital Signs by Age. Listed is: Respirations (breaths/min.) Newborn 30-60 0-1month or 0-30 days. Infant 25-50 1-m-1year Toddler 20-30 1-3years Preschool 20-25 3-6years School Age 15-20 6-12years Adolescent 12-16 12-18years +18years...

wow, you would be a badd** to have that in class during your scenarios for emt-b training. :lol: scenario drills. All I would need now is a pocket AED, that looks like this with my pocket pulse ox. in one of those pockets.