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COmedic17, yep the program sounds pretty solid. I graduated from the University of Iowa EMSLRC, and unfortunately Creighton does not recognize my paramedic program. Somehow the credits and curriculum don't jive for that program.

Thanks everyone for you're advice. Thanks STXMedic, I was just looking over that program today. Prices for tuition look pretty reasonable too.

Hello all, I am a Paramedic wanting to further my education and get by Bachelors degree. Anybody have any experience with any good online B.S. program? As you all know, working multiple EMS jobs isn't favorable for sitting in multiple scheduled college class. The NAEMT has a list of EMS degree...

Hello! I'm currently at a Paramedic for 2 EMS services in the Midwestern state of Iowa. I've been a Paramedic for about a year and a half now, and ready to explore the world. Australia caught my eye, and now I can't stop thinking about it. I've heard about St. Johns in WA, but interested in...

I just recently got my PS cert in December. So I'm a "para-pup" if you will ;) . Just wanting to get experience as I'm young and single. Iowa here doesn't really have a large amount of calls, at least where I live. Appreciate the response. I'll definatelly look south when deciding my future...

Thanks, will do

Hello... being young in the EMS field, I was wondering if working overseas is a good way to get experience and how does one obtain a job overseas?? Any specific companies to apply for, and what kind of countries are common for paramedics to work in? Any information is very much appreciated...

Ah yes, she is on Lasix as well :wacko:

Hello, I was transporting a patient the other day, and was reading her paperwork. Anyways tell me what you think. Patient is a retired 65 y/o female that has a history of; A fib CHF Severe Depression hypertension severe obesity Sleep apnea Seizures Anxiety GERD She decides that...

Hello! For my Paramedic school, we have to present a field case report, with a published research article to back up our presentation. Anybody know of any good websites or books that has good articles? Almost time for NREMT after this!

I don't work with one, but our downtown hospital in Des Moines loves it. They fly in all sorts of weather with it. I believe Des Moines was the first to get the 429. There is a lot of rural ambulance services out here in Cornland, so the helicopters are angels for us on bad traumas. The other...

I just got done with the class portion of the university of Iowa ps program... It was the most challenging and the best class I have ever taken. It is a challenging class, read your books because you will get around 8-9 books over the course of 15 weeks. The key is to relax though, the...

Hello, i'm having the opportunity to give a presentation about DKA vs. HHNK and identification and management in our paramedic class. The book we have gives a lot of information over the signs and symptoms of DKA, but lacks information about HHNK? I know that it differs because DKA produces...

Our didactic period is 15 weeks long,than after that 360 hours field time and 260 hours of ER, ICU, labor and delivery, etc etc... than national registry tests after these hours, usually around September-October. To my knowledge, here in Iowa there are 3 different schools that offer...

Yes no doubt, i'm studying like crazy. Our workbook came with flashcards of drugs and cardiac rhythms as well. Our books also has a website were you can pull up multiple choice questions after each chapter which is really nice to test yourself over what is read.