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Congratulations, amycus and medichopeful! I have not scheduled my test date, but, I will soon!! You 'guys' didn't waste any time...lol

Got my little post card today! Time to start studying!

I've just done the same thing....I went to psiexams.com, enter my id # and it shows that I am eligible for the test until 9/10/10. I guess I have passed!!! Woo..Hoo...

Congrats Angel!!! I wish you the best in your career in EMS!!!!

Good Luck!:rolleyes:

I did mine through 'When Seconds Count'. What a long day!!!!!!! I think I passed. ??? I did have to repeat station 1/ cpr...I only did 4 sets of compressions instead of 5 before I utilized the AED. I know I did it right the second time, but, the examiner asked me a couple of questions near...

Medichopeful, How did you do today? I also took my practical today....boy was I stressing it!!! I think I passed, but, not sure. Just have to wait for my 'postcard' :)

I do have some experience with a steth as a former CNA for many years. I know that doesn't make me an expert. :lol: I was actually leaning towards the Master Classic, but, my concern was, does it pick up alot of the 'outside' noise when you are in the ambulance or in a 'noisy' area. If it...

National Cert So, if I decide to go for National Certification, it will allow me to work in any state, but, I would need to take that states written exam?

Congrats!!!!

Omg OMG,:excl: I would and will go nuts waiting that long!!!! I am taking my course in Salem---'When Seconds Count'. They also offer refresher courses and other training such as AED, CPR, First Responder, etc... You can also apply your training as College Credits, like NSCC. Just FYI, if you...

Congrats on the practicals! Where did you take yours? Are you already scheduled to take your written yet? I think I would be less nervous with the written than the practicals. I know I will suffer from stage fright and performance anxiety. :lol: Good Luck! I wish you well!:)

According to my Instructor, who is a Paramedic and a Fireman, he recommends that you work as an EMT-B for about a year before going to Paramedic School. I believe his reasoning for this is: 1) To make sure this is the career choice you thought it would be and is it for you. and 2) To...

Lol :lol: Good One :lol: Don't forget fluids. ;)

Has Anyone Tried GRX? I had read a post earlier about the stethoscope brand GRX, and have searched for this post again. No luck!<_< So, I was wondering if anyone has tried the GRX brand of stethoscopes. In particular, the one compared to the Littmann Cardiology III. Supposedly, from all the...

Um, Um, OK?:huh:

Sweeeet! :) Thanks Silver! did you test in Mass?

Medic417, I am not an EMT-B yet.:blush: I have just started classes/training to become an EMT-B. I will be finished at the end of this December.:)

Does this also go for the EMT-B? I would assume so:rolleyes:. I will be graduating for class in December, and have a vast spectrum of 'Professional' experience ( many years as a CNA, Restorative Aide, Senior Sales Manager/Trainer of over 200 reps, Retail, office management etc...and of course...

Wow, Reading through this thread is making me a little nervous:unsure: I understand that the pay rate is very low for EMT's, but, I didn't realize what an 'over saturated' field it is!:sad: In order to 'beat out' the competition, what are employers looking for an an ideal canidate? I...