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    ACLS/PALS

    Hey all, question regarding ACLS and pals renewal. Probably dumb but I couldn’t find anything online. My cards state expiration date of 11/22. Does that mean at the last of November or November 1st. Thanks!!
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    Union question regarding hire

    Hey y’all, recently got a job offer for a medic position. Not a bad offer but CBA agreement states they will take my 3 years experience but only consider 1/2 towards my hourly pay rate. Is that normal practice?
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    Any current insight on AMR Ventura county

    Hey all, I’m looking for any current insight on AMR of Gold Coast Ventura county. I’m currently working in San Bernardino as a paramedic in my third year of experience, but just moved to LA area and looking for something but closer drive wise. How’s the pay? Moral? How is the system in...
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    Flight medic question regarding experience

    Hey everyone, question regarding flight paramedic experience. I currently have two years of ALS/911 experience in a busy system (8-9 calls in 12hr shift). Next November will be my third year mark and I am planning on taking the FP-C exam next summer ( currently going through the IA Med course)...
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    Any info of Working as contract paramedic on military base?

    Hey everyone. Just wondering if anyone has any information or experience on working as a contract paramedic on a military base. did you actually get to work in full capacity as a medic? thanks!
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    Any info on lifestar Ambulance in Tulare, CA

    Anyone have any updated info on company? they don’t seem to have a website and all the info I have found on here so far is few years old. Thanks!!!
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    Laughter after dextrose?

    So had a 80year old female with a bgl of 32. Patient was tracking but not responding to questions. Established an iv and began 250 ml of 10% dextrose. Patient eventually came to and was responding to questions appropriately. Bgl came back to 220. when we got toER though, patient had...
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    How to get out of imposter syndrome?

    I just got licensed and started working this week as a 911 medic but am having an issue with getting out of the “ intern” state of mind and realizing I am a medic? I feel confident in my skills and everything but still catch myself looking at my FTO for correction for no real reason
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    Stuck on job offers

    So currently I am in the decision of employment with two companies. I am a brand new medic with no medic experience so far. One is 911 with some IFT. Other is purely ALS-IFT but they are getting a 911 contract next year. Question is should I go with a 911 company that offers great experience...
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    Anyone here currently work for Imperial ambulance in Tulare county?

    Hey all, trying to get some insider information on imperial ambulance in Tulare county if anyone currently works here or knows about that place that would be great! Looking for info on average monthly pay, moral, equipment, etc
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    Any info on ALS IFT companies in So Cal???

    I just obtained my medic and have been searching around for jobs. I am open to going up to hall or even American up in Fresno, or AMR in riverside/ San Bernardino but I also keep coming across job openings for ALS IFT medics in orange and Los Angeles county that pay $24-30 starting. I can't...
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    Paramedic field internship

    I'm about to start field internship in 2 weeks with a 3rd service EMS agency. Does anyone have any pointers to having a successful field time? Also is it normal to be nervous as hell haha Thanks for responses!
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    Has anyone here performed and in field eschorotomy??

    I was reading around on rural services having echorotomies working there scope of practice for severe burn injuries. Has anyone ever performed one in field? And if so, what was the point at which the decision was made to perform it?
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    Anyone rent/Know someone who rents in New Bedford,MA area?

    Not sure if this is right thread, but looking for a room to rent for 3 weeks in June in the New Bedford/ Fall River Massachusetts area. I looked around but kind of not having any luck so far so decided to come to the forum! Any info helps! Will be completing paramedic field training during the...
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    In need of a internship site

    Hey there emtlife fam, So I been contacting places and no luck but I am in need of a internship site I'm Southern California area for my medic clinicals. decided why not try here? Any info will be great. Thanks everyone
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    How to get most out of clinicals

    Hey all, So I started paramedic clinicals and had my first shift the other night. All in all wasn't to bad. Made some mistakes which i expected and was pretty slow which I also expected since it was a graveyard shift. Only thing is none of the staff i feel like to teach. I would ask about...
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    Paramedic school interview tips

    hey y'all So I am taking the next steps and applied to paramedic school and have the entrance interview on august 14th. I was told it's a 2 hour phone interview 0_0. What should I expect for it??? I figure it's basic EMT knowledge, getting to know me and explaining the program and...
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    Renewing CA state and NREMT

    Yo guys, so I'm renewing for the first time my CA state this weekend coming up at a 24hr refresh course but was curious on how I renew my Nremt? does the refresh course include the nremt also? Thanks!
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    How often do you get to use your skills???

    I've been an emt for almost 2 years now. I have worked 911 a bit with orange county fire, Laguna Beach fire and with low Angeles county fire. And so far, I have yet to drop an opa, npa, bag, or use suction on a 911 call. Every once in a while I splint, or backboard or wrap a wound. But seems...
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    Fto training isnt going good...

    So I been working as a emt for a year now . So far I like my job and what I do. I just got hired at a new company that is mainly 911. I love running 911 but I'm having some trouble, specifically in doing assessments. I've done them before but on scene I been freezing up and getting lost in my...
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