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A friend asked me what an EMT starts at, told her around $13. Her response was shock, couldn't believe the pay compared to the "what" EMS is called to do. Mainly speaking 911 or first on the scene. Seems Joe Public may have a poor perception on average wages as related to expectations of quality...

Thx Rob - been focusing on the "wording" of questions just now - - interesting how much difference there is between bleeding profusely and spurting, via one's imagery of the scene - which can totally change the SBA. Gotta slow down. :rolleyes: It's just that strange desire I have to get out...

Just scheduled mine as well. Feel like I'm going for a Med degree - but the sample questions I've seen appear above an EMT level, so trying to be ready. Is this really going to ask for diag of ab aortic aneurism, c3-c4 trauma or stick with basic keep the pt safe & alive till next level of care...

Thx - makes sense. I'll keep that in mind should I end up trying again.

In CT, a group of us got a 4 day notice on the practical changes - literally - and wasn't grandfathered (insert tears) even though our training was complete and the former skill sheets were fused in our brain. SO, tons of fails came out that day, some or many due to poor communication, the state...

Confirmed - the list is no longer 1 point here or check critical fail there. There is a narrative that must support what the evaluator is saying. So although somewhat subjective, it has to be backed up as for the reason "why". Besides, the intent should be validation - not try and fail...

Original thought was this is subjective based on the examiner. Later told many things were added to look for during assessment - but didn't get specifics. Prob going tonight to sit in on a few stations to get a better understanding as soooo many I've spoken to have the same question. For now, I...

I have a cert in Phleb, veins are tricky lil pains. And an IV placement can add to the headache (in some cases - shorter needle, smaller gauge, hard vein). Def too much to squeeze into a B class - but a useful skill. AND, if properly taught later, CEUs?, the ability of just giving a port to...

The more edu you have, whether related directly to your job or not, will make you stand out more than another. I took a Phleb course - learned a ton more than how to just stick folks. If you get a good program, you'll get some good A&P + +. If you go Medic, it will help. And then back to, the...

B, A or P - that's ur partner, not a gurney monkey. And if treated as such on shift, is that really the person you want to "have your back"??