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I went to NCTI Las Vegas for my Basic and I-85 and I will say it was great. Rich and Trish know what they are doing and know how to get it across. As for ride-alongs you can do as many as you can schedule, I did like 5 times more then required. I don't know about NCTI elsewhere but the one in...

I have yet to work in an ambulance a ton, hear and there when I can. I have already begun having my little tweaks. 10ish pieces of tape on the ceiling hand bars Putting a c-collar and head bed in with the backboards Putting iv locks, caths, and ekg tags in a puke basin behind the bench...

I use powder through the day and at the end of the day before bed I apply A&D ointment. I found this remedy working a pool 40hrs a week in 115 degree weather. But to be perfectly honest there were some days when nothing worked. Good luck finding the right combo.

I own Magnum Tactical, they weren't pricey but they are surprisingly comfortable. I wear them doing security for 16 hours at a time, they support my ankle well. I have also worn them in ems and they allow for good movement and traction outside. They also have a anti-slip sole that does pretty...

I know nothing of CSN's program, I am sure it is great. I will however say that the NCTI in Vegas is not a Medic Mill. I have and am still learning alot. We have many instructors, tons of equipment, and the benefit of being tied to an ambulance service. I do give NCTI my endorsement, from...

We have a dual response, the fire department and a private ambulance company respond to all 911 calls. Clark County FD is only allowed to transport 1000 calls per year, the rest are done by Medic West or AMR. As for schools, I went to NCTI which I thought was great. I know others that...

Maybe we have different pants but I don't even know the pads are there, they save me all the time. Most people don't know they are there either, until I tell them. Then they go out and get them.

I have these and they are amazing. They have pockets on the inside that hold knee pads that come with them. I am thinking of adding a second layer. I learned from day one...CPR class that $50 for pants with knee pads would be well worth it.

While I am not Florida EMS my thought on the subject is no. FD doesn't carry, why would you allow private company employees too. I would also wonder if one EMS would feel comfortable with his partner carrying. They don't have the training of law enforcement, I would be concerned with their...

Just out of curiosity...Lets say twins are being delivered. If they are fraternal twins there will be two placentas, which is where my question comes in. After the first baby is born what usually happens first, the second baby being delivered or the first placenta being delivered? I ask...

The orange book and workbook, this is the one we used at NCTI Vegas.

So when you asked me this yesterday and I told you that it meant you passed you just didn't believe me? Or was it too much to think that "Congrats on earning you national EMS cert" was self explanatory. If you worry as much as I have seen you worry about this stuff then you are going to burn...

I have not yet seeked employment as an EMT but here is a suggestion. I know it is true out here in Vegas. Look into any place that has/does security, alot of the casinos and hotels here hire security with emt-b certs. That might be a way to get some experience, and out here it pays better too.

Back up will be provided by 911. As for equipment, no one ever has enough or the right stuff. I am just looking for some advice on what to make sure I have, I am but a newbie grasshopper.

I currently do not. I'm not worried about getting the supplies, just wondering what kind of supplies you would want with you if you were providing basic first aid at a special olympics event.

I am just looking for a little input. I will be volunteering with the local Special Olympics to provide first aid at their sporting events. What I am wondering is what you all suggest I bring with me, I know I don't need a jump kit but know I will need more then just band aids. I am thinking...

The hospitals out here in Vegas are pretty good. All of them have a report room that is stocked with food and drinks. Some have computers, all have televisions. Most of the hospitals also have a food allowance at the cafeteria. All in all I have to say the hook up is pretty good. My fav...

Late 70's...passed. Gotta say I left thinking I absolutely bombed it, I felt like the biggest POS.