Recent content by Marques951

Thanks Mikster! I am going to start the EMT program in October. I already got my book so I can start studying ahead of time.

When I did my ER shift, the RN let us do everything and just kept an eye on us. I was there from midnight to four in the morning so it was not too busy, but it was a good experience. Also when I did my OB clinical, that was by far the best one. The doctor there let me observe everything he...

Is there a book besides your text book for school, that you would recommend getting to help study for the NREMT test?

When you guys went out to do your clinicals, did you ever have it to where the medic or whoever you were with would not let you do anything? The first time I was in the EMT program we had students who said they were not allowed to do anything other than observe and others were able to do...

I agree with everything you said. I think working in customer service and actually caring about that job helps you care for others and have the proper people skills you need when dealing with the public as an EMS provider.

The school I am going to attend is a 2 1/2 month program and they only require 24 hours of clinical. They offer three different classes, all day, evenings and weekends. Also they have online too, I did not think something like EMT could be done online.

I do not have any myself, I personally do not care what someone has tattooed on their body as long as they can get the job done. If I was needing a medic or firefighter to save my life, the last thing I would worry about is their tattoos lol.

I went through the same thing. Although I did not have a anxiety issue, I do get anxiety/nervous. It happens to everyone. Once you get in class and meet some people, it goes away. It is because you are comfortable with your surroundings. I can almost guarantee you by the end of your first...

Hello everyone, My name is Marques and I am from Moreno Valley, California (Southern California). I am going to be enrolling in an EMT program in October after going through RCC a few years ago, but I had to drop the course mid way through due to personal/family issues. I look forward...