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    Anyone take the C.R.A.T. (Certified rhythm analysis tech) test?

    Im currently working in a hospital but a spot in the central telemetry observation unit opened up and my boss said if I take the CRAT and pass I can have the job. With the job comes a much better schedule, (3 12's instead of 5 8's.) A pay hike of an additional 2.00 hourly AND no back breaking...
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    Fees for 911 being called and fire dept/ambo coming out in chicago.

    So i woke up in a lot of pain today. fiance was freaking out about it while at work. I was on phone with my dr setting up an appointment for tomorrow and fiance called 911 thinkin that while on my way to kitchen i fell and cracked my head open or something silly like that :rofl:. I got off phone...
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    friend offered to start a paramedics program TOMORROW. Bad idea? lookin for opinions!

    My friend is working and doesnt have a profile on here however i thought getting some advice from you guys would really help him. heres the short story. he is 27 did emt class 4 semesters ago passed with a B. the 3 semesters after of community college gen ed schooling = 1st semester -...
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    Paramedics Program interview tomorrow morning weird question....

    I think i have a pretty good chance of getting in. The program had 80 applicants who took the entrance exam. 30 failed it. So that leaves 50 interviews that they have been doing that concludes tomorrow. The program accepts 40 students. Ive been working in the medical field as a CNA and EMT for 3...
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    Any British Columbia (Vancouver) Medics on the forum!?

    Got dual citizenship thinkin of taking advantage had a few questions for anyone who has lived/lives out there! Respond on here or message me! Much appreciated ladies and gents! !digdugdude
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    IDIOT roomie having urine sent to lab for "weird result".....

    So my roomie was at school on Friday and feeling pretty tired a girl in his class offered him a "diet pill for energy" thinking nothing of it he took it. Oh ill add that the diet pill for energy.......was phentermine a prescription pill for weight loss that's an amphetamine! Today driving an...
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    any vancouver emt/paramedics on the boards?

    I'm living in Chicago and have dual citizenship with Canada since I'm a first born anyone able to help a brother out with some questions bout the system/city? Thanks guys and gals!
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    Anatomy and Physiology for emergency care! Anyone got a copy for sale?

    Im looking for the AnP for emeregency care book by martini. Anyone got an extra copy laying around they wanna sell? My school only has new copies and they are 110$ and missing 5 chapters that the publishing company is re-sending in black an white photo copies. Its BS. so yah if anyone has a...
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    ATI in chicago?

    Anyone got experience with them? Roomie got a call for an interview wanted to know if anyone knew how they are to work for? Wages? Call/paper work bonus? He's an EMT-b by the way. Thanks guys!
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    Australian Fire Fighters?

    Do the Firefighters in Australia do any of the EMS work? Or do they only do fire? are they at the least basic trained? Just curious since research has made it very clear australian Paramedic 3's are basically mobile doctors i was just curious what the fire fighters do in a non fire incident? or...
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    At a jobs crossroads and just dont know what to do

    So i have all the pre-reqs done to get into an associates degree Paramedics program at the local college AND all the pre-reqs for an associates degree Nursing program. Im already licensed as a CNA and an EMT. Currently working as a CNA in a hospital since im making 14.50 an hour whereas...
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    EMT-D resources?

    Anyone know anything about training or licenses or requirements for 911 dispatchers? i did some googling and really cant find much, all i seem to get back is indeed/career builder/salary job sites like that. i am really looking for solid information on what types of schooling or licenses...
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    Brady emergency care 11th edition...

    anyone got an extra copy or looking to sell theirs on the cheap? new they are like 75$!
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    Flight Medic/Critical Care Route?

    Im a 27 year old guy living in Chicago and have been a CNA in a hospital for a little over 2 years. I thought I wanted to be a nurse but I have learned bedside care is incredibly boring and the doctors for the most part are ****s. That and seeing the same patient every day for weeks at a time...
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