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I want to join my local rescue squad and went in the other day to get some info. The Captain told me NJ is moving to a new course for EMT-B's that will be twice as long as the old course. I see this as a good thing, but I can't find any info anywhere as to how the state plans to do this. The...

I really need to figure this out once and for all because it haunts me. I've been debating taking the EMT-B course for far too long (years). I always find a way to talk myself out of it, mainly because I'm afraid that I'll come across something truly disgusting on a call and won't be able to...

I have no EMS training at this point, but one thing that I have always wondered about is how often do EMS personnel catch an illness from a patient? It's something that has always made me think twice about getting into the field, but then I figure that you must take precautions and maybe I'm...

In my state (NJ) I get the impression most people sign on to volunteer with their town's first aid squad mainly because the cost of the EMT-B course will be paid for by the state training fund. But, I personally don't want to volunteer. I feel that if I'm going to do this type of work, I...

Just curious if any of you who are EMT-Bs work anywhere other than on an ambulance. Basically, I'm trying to get an idea if there are other opportunities for EMT-Bs that don't involve ambulance care.

I'm thinking of becoming an EMT-B. I am 43 years old so I'm no kid, but one thing that's always been a concern of mine is I wonder how I'll handle an emergency situation. I'm afraid I might freak out and not be able to be effective. I'm wondering if any of you had these thoughts before you...

..which one would it be? I know there have been other threads similar to this topic, but I am just curious what book on EMS/Emergency Medicine would you recommend to a newbie. I have the Brady 10th edition for the EMT-B class I'm taking in the fall, but am looking for something a little more...

I am at a career crossroads. I've been wanting to be an EEG tech, so I looked into schools, but they all require going to classes during the day which I can't do because I work and I am not in a position where I could quit my job. So it seems if I want to get into health care (which I do) my...

I was all set to join my local vollie squad when I messed up my shoulder. Luckily, it turns out I don't need surgery and will have to physical therapy for months (not sure how long yet) but I'm itching to get started in EMS. I can't do CPR or lift anything, so would it make sense for me to...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but from reading through the threads on here, I don't get the impression any of you are too concerned about contracting the swine flu. I've been wanting to join my local volunteer squad, but with all the talk in the news about the swine flu, I admit I'm getting cold...

I've been wanting to get into the medical field for quite some time but was never able to due to money, time, etc. Now I'm at a point in my life where I can get into it, but I'm wondering what is the best way to go about it. I am 43 and have a good career in a completely unrelated field, but I...