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    Refusal, still collect vitals?

    I am a new EMT. I work as a volunteer for a local department. I am getting more and more comfortable on calls, but had a question. We had a call this weekend and as we were walking in to the house, I asked my partner if he wanted me to grab the bags, or see what is going on first. He said...
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    What makes you a certified EMT

    I'm a little confused. Which step in the process actually makes you a certified EMT-B? Is it passing the state practical test, the national computerized test or both together?
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    Help - Spineboard straps

    I take my EMT-B State test tomorrow at a local community college about 20 miles away from where I attended. One of my classmates took his today, and failed the spinal immobilization of a supine patient. He said the straps were different than the ones we all have been practicing on for the last...
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    Cpap

    I'm a student currently pursuing my EMT certification in Kansas. I was hoping someone could help me understand CPAP a little better, and when it's appropriate to use it. Please correct me where I might be mistaken. Here is my understanding so far..... When a patient is in mild...
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