It says for the renewal you need original documents of everything. When I first got my LADOT permit, I gave them the original copy of my DL-51 Medical Examiner’s certificate so I only have a copy of it right now. I need to renew mine so will they still accept the copy of the DL51 since they...
Are there any paramedic programs in/around la county that don’t require 911 experience as a basic to apply? I’m also wondering if UCLA’s program requires 911 experience to apply
So far, I’ve been an emt for an IFT company in LA County for 7+ months and I’m at a crossroads here. I either have the choice to go with a 911 company for 911 experience or skip that and go straight to medic school preferrably UCLA paramedic school. Essentially my main question is, is it a wise...
Got offered conditional employment with McCormick and I have to go back to take their physical agility test next week. For anyone who’s recently gone through it, what’s exactly on the physical agility test?
About a year and a half ago while I was doing my clinical ride alongside for emt class. Was in the back with an emt and a LaCoFD medic and I had the privilege of spiking the bag for the medic when he had to get an IV going. We went over a very well timed and convenient pothole in the road and I...
Well rhythms aside from v-fib and pulseless v-tach which are the only ones you’re supposed to shock. And I’m sure even EMT’s should know what v-fib and v-tach looks like
This reminds me of a discussion a few of us had at our station. Nothing really stops basics from taking ACLS except maybe an ECG and pharm class and that’s pretty simple. So you have your ACLS card now and can interpret pretty basic cardiac rhythms. Does that mean EMT’s with ACLS should get to...