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anyone here a EMT?

I took an EMT class at my college, it was about 2-4 hours a day three days a week for 8 weeks i think. Then I took the certification test and bam, got my license. I worked for asummer with LAFD and the started medical school.

It's a pretty easy test and the skill set isnt that hard either. I paid $50 for the class since it was through UCLA, but I hear you can spend up to $400 for one. ALso there are 2 week intesive classes as well. Good luck!

 
oh man, thanks for the link Zim, and slew thanks for the heads up. I just checked the UM site and i don't think they have a EMT class. I'll go to the firehouse or the hospital I work for and ask what the process is.
 
Hi James. I've been a career paramedic/firefighter for our municipal fire dept. for 24 years now and couldn't think of having a more fulfilling career. I still look forward to going to work every shift. I work 24 hour shifts, then have 2 days off. I also work part-time in our local emergency room. The money isn't great, but the satisfaction level is high.

A lot of your local hospitals provide EMT classes, as do some of your community colleges. Once you get your EMT, you can then go on to EMT-A (Advanced), and then EMT-P (Paramedic). Becoming a paramedic is quite a bit more intensive than taking the EMT classes. About 1400 hours total. For example, there is Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, medical assessments, trauma assessments, etc. and so on.

A few links for ya: NAEMT, NREMT, and EMS Village.

I you have any specific questions, please ask.

Bob
 
Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: cardiac
The money isn't great, but the satisfaction level is high.
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I'd be satisfied if I could sleep through half my shifts, too. 😛 😉
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I'm pretty lucky. After all these years, I am at a slow station now. For many years, I'd run 4-5 calls from midnight until 7am. That sucked..... Now, if I get one call after 10pm I get p.o.'ed 🙂

Bob
 
i took a summer course at my local community college. Took about 6 weeks total i think. Had to pass CPR (american red cross), then learned more advanced techniques. Also learn a lot about documnetation and using a radio.

Then, you take a national registry test (I don't think it is required, but I think the vast majority of employers require you have passed this test). It's like an SAT about emergency medical care. Really cool stuff!
 
Originally posted by: cardiac
Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: cardiac
The money isn't great, but the satisfaction level is high.
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I'd be satisfied if I could sleep through half my shifts, too. 😛 😉
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I'm pretty lucky. After all these years, I am at a slow station now. For many years, I'd run 4-5 calls from midnight until 7am. That sucked..... Now, if I get one call after 10pm I get p.o.'ed 🙂

Bob
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Glad to hear it. Stay safe out there. :thumbsup:
 
Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: cardiac
Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: cardiac
The money isn't great, but the satisfaction level is high.
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I'd be satisfied if I could sleep through half my shifts, too. 😛 😉
Click to expand...


I'm pretty lucky. After all these years, I am at a slow station now. For many years, I'd run 4-5 calls from midnight until 7am. That sucked..... Now, if I get one call after 10pm I get p.o.'ed 🙂

Bob
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Glad to hear it. Stay safe out there. :thumbsup:
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Yeah...those lazy-boys can give way suddenly 😛

<---Cop, EMT, and my brother is a FF/Paramedic
 
Originally posted by: cardiac
James, you find any classes yet?
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shot you a PM cardiac. I'll be done with finals this friday and I'll start pursuing my EMT endeavors then 🙂 Got a question. What kind of hours would an EMT-B working? Is it up to that individual or do hospitals set it?
 
There are a lot of busy volunteer companies in your area that will provide training for free. As far as career oppurtunities i can PM you with info on some. I am a career firefighter / medic and I work just across the river from laurel, md.
 
No, but I'm going to try looking into getting EMT certified through the Army. I've taken 2 different medical courses through the Army, which are more battlefield oriented, but would be another usefull skillset.

My hats off to EMT's!
 
Originally posted by: James3shin
Originally posted by: cardiac
James, you find any classes yet?
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shot you a PM cardiac. I'll be done with finals this friday and I'll start pursuing my EMT endeavors then 🙂 Got a question. What kind of hours would an EMT-B working? Is it up to that individual or do hospitals set it?
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Ok, got it. Sounds like a good plan, James. Keep me (us) posted on your progress, and/or any questions you have when you get in class. I'm an ACLS (Advanced cardiac life support), PALS (Pediatric advanced life support), AMLS (Advanced medical life support) and a BLS (American Heart) instructor, so I'll try and help you with any questions.

Bob
 
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my dad is a probie and says he gets treated liek a mule😛


he loves it though😀
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That's the way of the EMS/Fire Services 😉 Soon enough, he'll be dishing out the orders, instead of taking them. I'm with a paid professional fire dept, and have 24 years of service there, and I had to take the crap for the first year or two also....Tell him to just keep his chin up and do what he's told: pretty soon he'll be doing the ordering around......

Bob
 
Originally posted by: cardiac
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
my dad is a probie and says he gets treated liek a mule😛


he loves it though😀
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That's the way of the EMS/Fire Services 😉 Soon enough, he'll be dishing out the orders, instead of taking them. I'm with a paid professional fire dept, and have 24 years of service there, and I had to take the crap for the first year or two also....Tell him to just keep his chin up and do what he's told: pretty soon he'll be doing the ordering around......

Bob
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:thumbsup:
 
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