Recent content by oc_emt

My brother took his nremt basic test yesterday, his test timed out at 107 questions. He ran out of time hitting the. 2 hr limit. Can anyone tell if they had this and what was there end result . Thank you.

I entered EMT-B program at 38, I was just hired by a big ambo company. I worked in retail operations/investigations for 18 years. It was time for a change. I started my own BLS/CPR training business to suppliment the low pay I anticipated entering EMS. Its definately a profession I should have...

It's my understanding the AHA guidlines will formally teach compression only cpr as an option for the lay person but for healthcare providers, it will remain as is. This is what I have been told by several seasoned instructors. We shall see...

Thank you, I appreciate the brutal honesty. It helps, especially for those of us new to the field/industry!

Does anyone have any insight specifically regarding Americare or PRN Ambulance services in LACO. Just wondering if there considered decent companies within the local market and industry. Any feedback is much appreciated.

fyi I got hired. guess my h6 items were far enough behind me not to be a cocern.

Thank you for the heads up and quick responses.

so 1pt won't be a problem but the at fault accident in 2006 will.. If the DMV issues an ambo cert ( I got temp cert last week), would that help my cause. does dmv look at MVR before they issue temp and or perm ambo cert?

2006 - was my fault, I rear ended a gal on fwy, minor dmg no injuries. 2002- I was rear ended -Not my fault) ironic, huh.

I have a question, I am 38 yrs old just getting into EMS field (career change), recently completed EMT program, passed NR and obtained oc-la certs. I have 2 seat belt tickets (1998 and 2002) and a No turn violation (1pt - 2006) with two accidents (2002 and in 2006). will this be a serious issue...

I took my EMT basic through North OC ROP, I thought it was a decent program. We had the first 14/17 past NREMT within 3 weeks of finishing the program, not to shabby! It cost more than CC, however CC programs fill up much quicker so abit challenging to get a spot! Good Luck to you in which...

60 questions, passed!