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Hey everyone. I'm about to start my EMT-B classes this Tuesday here in CT. Classes go from March 01 to May 31. I'm really excited to learn and get into this field. I have a FT job (non-EMS related) but and anxious to do some volunteer work, and maybe a PT EMS job down the line. Seems like there are so many god people in the EMS field. Looking forward to joining it. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!
-Ryan
 
Ryan3294 said:
Seems like there are so many god people in the EMS field.
-Ryan
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You've run into Paragods already? Sorry to hear about that :P

Welcome to the board, there is definitely some great minds and a lot to learn from here.
 
Ryan3294 said:
Hey everyone. I'm about to start my EMT-B classes this Tuesday here in CT. Classes go from March 01 to May 31. I'm really excited to learn and get into this field. I have a FT job (non-EMS related) but and anxious to do some volunteer work, and maybe a PT EMS job down the line. Seems like there are so many god people in the EMS field. Looking forward to joining it. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!
-Ryan
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Welcome to the forum. People here are friendly and will be happy to help you out. While I dont work in the US I do have some tips to help when you are starting out as I was in your position a year ago.

- The amount of effort and study you put in will pay off. When you are sitting around at a station etc, pick up a textbook. Its amazing how much you can learn from patchy study here and there. Just because you will be a Basic doesnt mean you have to limit yourself to learning only basic concepts. The more knowledge you have about anatomy and physiology, drugs, etc can only make you be better at your job.

- If you are unsure/not confident with a skill practice, practice, practice
- If you are unsure about anything ask. You will not look stupid.

Im sure more people will add
 
adamjh3 said:
You've run into Paragods already? Sorry to hear about that :P

Welcome to the board, there is are definitely some great minds and a lot to learn from here.
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That's what happens when you quit caffiene cold turkey.
 
the_negro_puppy said:
Welcome to the forum. People here are friendly and will be happy to help you out. While I dont work in the US I do have some tips to help when you are starting out as I was in your position a year ago.

- The amount of effort and study you put in will pay off. When you are sitting around at a station etc, pick up a textbook. Its amazing how much you can learn from patchy study here and there. Just because you will be a Basic doesnt mean you have to limit yourself to learning only basic concepts. The more knowledge you have about anatomy and physiology, drugs, etc can only make you be better at your job.

- If you are unsure/not confident with a skill practice, practice, practice
- If you are unsure about anything ask. You will not look stupid.

Im sure more people will add
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+1

Like many other things, in EMS you get out what you put in. Make sure to study and never lose the drive to learn, feel free to expand your knowledge of sections you're not real sure of, and never hesitate to ask questions on here (well, hesitate long enough to use the "search" feature :P). Good luck!
 
Ryan3294 said:
Hey everyone. I'm about to start my EMT-B classes this Tuesday here in CT. Classes go from March 01 to May 31. I'm really excited to learn and get into this field. I have a FT job (non-EMS related) but and anxious to do some volunteer work, and maybe a PT EMS job down the line. Seems like there are so many god people in the EMS field. Looking forward to joining it. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!
-Ryan
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Where are you taking your class? I am also from CT.
 
adamjh3 said:
You've run into Paragods already? Sorry to hear about that :P
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And if you ever forget you are an EMT, hop on a MICU unit with a Nursegod. They'll be sure to remind you.
 
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