Recent content by Schnit

Yup, either college credits or NREMT = E4 enlistment (unless your recruiter screws you)....at least at the time of my enlistment it was that way. Side note, @ BCT this one spc got all pissy because the all the DS called him private. He spoke up about it and they ensured that he was just fine...

Because I am a 68W =) I think those who were state had to take the national registry, and those who were already NREMT could choose to go through the EMT part as a refresher or go straight to "whiskey" when the next company got to that point. It's no cakewalk though...At least when I went...

FDA's description still (as of this minute) states "emergency medical technician".

I'm fairly certain that the FDA still allows EMT-B to be a phys sub since we just had an FDA audit and they didn't have any problem with my employee file.

As a 68W here's how it goes. If you are NREMT you can skip on th first 8 of 16 weeks at Ft Sam. If you are not NREMT you spend the first 8 weeks doing EMT-B training, you then take your registry. If you fail your registry it's an instant 68W fail (after 2 failed attempts). Once you pass...

Thanks to those who provided helpful replies. To those of you who suggested that I find work elsewhere, your condescending replies on the subject were not helpful nor were they asked for. Couple facts about the matter. #1. My job title is "Physicain Substitute" which, yes is quite a...

In order of paragraphs. #1. I am trying to find the LEGAL way of doing this. I never once said I was attempting to do it any other way. As also stated earlier, it is quite common for Bs to work outside their scope of practice when working UNDER their MD. #2. I don't know what you mean...

Hoping I can find the answer here. First off, I am from Minnesota where only EMT-B and Paramedic are recognized. EMT-Bs generally are not allowed to do any fluid administration. Second, I am an Army medic which means I am proficient in starting IVs. Story, I work for a plasma center as...