Recent content by tcd

Hi All, I'm not an EMT, but will start EMT-B in April, so I don't have much knowledge at all, hence this question: You arrive to a scene with an 18mo old child laying flat on a couch, unconscious, unresponsive to attempts to wake them up, but has a good pulse and respiration. The...

I'm an Astro's fan as well and actually pretty excited about the upcoming season. Even the Astros couldn't do worse than they did last year (knock on wood)! But then again, it's Houston, and that's a recipe for heartbreak when it comes to professional sports. Case in point - the 1993 NFL...

You might also consider enlisting in the military, either active or reserves.

If you're interested in management with an eye towards eventually moving into a administrative role then I would suggest the following: 1. Go for the undergrad degree at UTSA 2. Follow that up with a graduate management certificate A certificate usually ranges from around 9-18 hours, and...

Austin Community College has a Paramedic to RN track. Have a look at this link to see it and find other programs in Texas that offer similar options. Look under the column called "PM to RN Track". Texas Approved Professional Nursing Education Programs - 2012...

So you're saying that you would not want to make $60k per year for the rest of your life? I'm just checking because it seems to me that most medics, and people in general, would love to make that much. The average salary for medics is probably around $40k with $60k at the top end.

Cutting out beer and soft drinks can make a huge difference. Combine that with exercise and some half-decent eating habits and the weight vanishes. Last year I cut out beer and soda and started running for 20-30 minutes at least 3x per week. I dropped around 40lbs and did so in about 8...

"I joke, I joke!" reminds me of the recent South Park "Penn State" episode. Makes me smile a bit. :) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/17/south-park-penn-state-scandal-jokes-video_n_1099680.html

I'm sorry, but this is just tough to read. At first glance it almost sounds like you're suggesting to learn patho after signs and symptoms. What I'm sure you're trying to say is: "My method in class was to learn patho first, because once you know that then the signs and symptoms, and the...

I've had Waylon Jenning's "Honky Tonk Heroes" on repeat for the last week. In particular, the third song on it called "Willie the Wandering Gypsy and Me", but the entire record is simply great. It's definitely on my "desert island" list. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNfi3T3xJxw Aside...

I'm no expert, and will probably be in your boat once I get my EMT-B, but I'd suggest looking into joining a volunteer or combo fire department and see if they'll let you run calls with a focus on medical first response. You might not get as in depth as you would being on the EMS crew that...

I know this is an aged thread, but I found it interesting. OP - if you're still around, please post an update on your progress so far. I'm also curious about how you managed, in the span of a few months, to apply, be accepted, and move to Australia to begin the program. Did you have money...

I'm definitely planning on doing an EMT-B program, but not until the summer semester rolls around. I was hoping to do the ECA right away just to get some exposure, do some volunteer work, and be better prepared for the EMT-B.

Nevermind, finally managed to uncover something on the state's website. Boy, they sure do hide it.

I've been google searching for ECA programs in the Austin, TX region but not getting any luck. All that comes up is junk websites for shady-looking online only programs or TEEX. TEEX would be great, but I'm looking for something closer, sooner and preferably without requiring time off of work...