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Passed the first time at 70

I'm working on the same process- it's not fun. As for the ADL written test, don't worry about it. Search Quizlet or online for some flashcards for the test, and you'll be fine. Try to make a DMV appointment, and prepare yourself for the usual DMV struggles (I couldn't get one and it took them...

Hey everyone, here's the latest: I've been trying to get in touch with the HR at the park... but I can't get in touch with ANYBODY. It's as if they've dropped off the face of the earth. If I can get my questions answered then I'm set to accept the job. It doesn't really look good on them that...

Thanks for all of the input so far. From what I can gather, it's a pretty low level job (she admitted in the interview that almost all of the work involves band aids, sprains, or sun issues). There are at least two EMTs on at a time, so I won't necessarily be alone- and based on what she told...

Due to some brilliance on California's part, I'm involved in the lengthy process of getting a medical exemption so that I can get my Ambulance Driver's License. In the meantime, I've been looking at jobs that don't require an ADL (ER tech would be optimal, but given my EMT-B certification and...

Congrats! I'm a new EMT in California- it's been fun so far.

I'm finishing up a biology major and have been looking into PA school, but that's kind of in the distant future at this point. I need to get a good amount of healthcare experience hours (at least 2000 to have a chance, but that "average" is going up every year). I actually randomly ended up...

I got my cert at the end of last year (NREMT in December, CA cert in January 2014). Due to some exceptionally smart laws in California, I'm currently fighting to get my ADL. In the meantime, I joined my campus EMS squad to get some experience. I graduate from college in May, so I can't work on...

Yeah, I've been told that it's like getting a CDL without actually needing one. Thanks for the encouragement though, I'll do what I can!

Hey guys, I recently finished my EMT-B program, so I'm an official EMT! I'm getting city certified in San Francisco this week, and now it's on to my Ambulance license. I don't have any DUI's, and I'm reasonably healthy...except I'm a type 1 diabetic. In their infinite wisdom, California's...