Recent content by Stamey95

Well I took the NREMT so I got that when I passed my written but then you have to send in an application, and $150 :) , to be MA certified. I think part of the reason it took so long was because every other emt in the state was re -certifying. I sent it out mid January and didn't get it until...

Does it take a while for the paperwork? It took months here in MA to get my state license.

Hey again everyone! I recently asked y'all about working in Oklahoma. Well after laying out all my options and a few other factors it turns out I will be moving to Louisiana. Right next to LSU to be exact. Anyone work down there, specifically at Acadian ambulance? Thanks again for all y'alls...

I work at Armstrong. There is a mix of transfers and 911. If you work at Cataldo I heard the you only do transfers until you have been there a while, then you can get on 911 trucks. If you want a lot of crazy stuff, apply to Trinity. And they are hiring right now. They are in Lowell but I did...

Let me know what its like !

I found that the most difficult part was technique, not strength. At first I was barely able to lift anything but my preceptor really helped my technique. I also had problems getting it up all the way. I could lift it the first few clicks but not enough to get it in the rig. What worked for...

What kind of stuff would you do at Integris? How much of OK EMS is run by the FD. Is it mostly staffed by basics or medics?

So for you medics at EMSA, since you tech every call, do you get tired of doing all the BLS calls? What about other companies or fire around the area? On another note, what are medic schools like in OK? I have looked at a few accredited schools like Gordon Cooper, Great Plains, and Kiamichi...

Do the do mainly transfers or is there a good amount of 911 calls ?

Still a good bit of advice for all us new basics that stalk the site :) Thanks!

Thanks for the info!

Hey everyone. I currently am an emt in MA but it looks like I may be headed to Oklahoma. I was just wondering what were the major ems companies in the okc area. I looked online but couldn't come up with much. Thanks for any info I can get about the area.

Depends on the teacher you get. I am taking a&p now and my teacher is a joke. We had a snow day and so he assigned a virtual lab online and it was the only real lab I have done all semester. Then most of the homework he assigns is all online and he doesn't really give lectures, just babbles...

What about phlebotomy as prep for paramedic school? Worth $1500 and the time?