Hi!:) I just wanted to ask for advice. My boyfriend is taking an emt course and feels very discouraged to continue the course since everyone tells them how hard the tests will get and that everyone drops out. Me and my mom tell him to try even if he fails. He can take it again not to stress but the point is. How can I help him study? What helped you guys. His first block test he got a 62. How can he improve his scores :>! Any advice is kindly appreciated 💗💗💗

Things like tourniquet, wound packing, quick clot, chest seal: I am not trained to use them but I would like to have them available at the scene for trained responders to use. Yay or Nay, should I buy these and keep them in my car trunk?

Hi I was wondering how paramedics deal with people who have seizures and bite and fight when they in a he fight or flight mode after the seizure? Thanks

Hello, I am a part of a group of Biomedical Engineering students at Georgia Tech working on our senior Capstone project aiming to design an innovative device to improve trauma bleeding training. We are currently conducting research and looking to speak with experts in the field. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity for a virtual interview, about 30 minutes long, at your convenience. 

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Hi All, my son just discovered 6 rides while he was in EMT school were not accepted by the platform (he did them all) for technical reasons (for example he submitted one from his computer where they couldn't see the location). The school doesn't let them do rides after the course is over, ,so he would lose the whole course and have to do it over. Any advice???

Being an EMT has taught me a lot in life. I transported a patient with a gun shot wound to his head with blood oozing out. He was stable and talked to me the whole trip. Seeing that kind of stuff deserves athlete pay. Ems is severely under paid.

Im 5’2 and the top of the stretchers were taller then me and i couldnt really lift it a bit as it was too tall and my arms were a bit lower then the bar😭 I was also 1/2 test dummies for the KED device and because im the shortest in my class they decided i was the one to try and move to a stretcher from a mock car ( 4 table chairs set up like a car) 10/10 would do again

I was reading old Reddit threads about writing cover letters without prior experience and figured since all of those are 6+ years old I would post about the position I have found myself in with the hope someone can help.

Let me preface this by saying I am really asking for a kind soul to take pity on me because I do not have anyone to help me.

I am currently a phlebotomist and have been for about two years. Things have changed at my job and it is time for me to look at other opportunities. I would really like to apply for an EMT trainee position downstate as I have plans to go to mortuary school I feel that being an EMT would prepare me for that career. I also feel that my basic phlebotomy skills have prepared me to take the next steps in working towards an EMT license. But I am really struggling to write my cover letter and this position is very important to me so I don’t want to half ass it.

If you’re interested in helping please reach out and we can discuss further.

for context, i’m 16F and have a nose hoop and a total of 8 piercings in my ears all with hoops in them and am an avid necklace wearer. i’m scared that the people i’ll be shadowing will get mad at me for coming with jewelry/unprepared but i want to be able to put in studs beforehand if i can.

I am working FT Patient Care Tech (PCT) and wanted to make a career change and become an EMT.

Any advice on what I should know?

I started classes on the 6th. Im genuinely going to enjoy it I was never big interested in school nearly flunked out nothing really made me wanna do my work. But EMT classes? Im like 2 weeks ahead in my homework and all the topics that we are gonna learn are just so interesting to me. I think its because I grew up in a nursing house with my moms sid eof the family being nurses so none of this blood and other stuff freak me out (besides teeth I cant do teeth i hate it). Im just glad I found something in life that I can do without fear of going in debt and doing 4 years of college for a degree and a some knowledge i couldve gotten without debt.

Hi! I’m getting my emt cert in the summer and I’m trying to get a better understanding of what to expect

They can be good or bad, anything is helpful:)

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What kind of drug testing do EMT’s go through ? Chicago area preferably ( I would like to hear from other areas too)

Hello! My NREMT test is scheduled in 20 days. I would’ve given myself longer to study but the school semester starts January 23rd. Anyways, I took the EMT course back in the summer and I pretty much forgot most of the information.

I have the book and pocket prep. Is 20 days enough to study or am I being delusional?

Hi all,

I am deciding between a few options for and EMT program. There is one that is hybrid that is appealing for schedule flexibility, but I'm wondering how much I would be missing from having a classroom experience.

I am a licensed massage therapist, so I have a background in anatomy and physiology, which I imagine will be a lot of the content offered. Though I am sure there are considerable limits to the A&P that is required for EMT.

Have you done a hybrid EMT course? What was your experience?

Thanks

Is it common for a new EMT to work 24hr shifts or is that reserved for people with seniority? I thought to myself how cool would it be if I could work 2 24 hour shifts and get my full time status and health insurance.

I’m in the city of Houston but I go to college 3 hours away and I’m trying to get my EMT cert. Should I take an online certification course or is there a CC or something in Houston that can help me?

is a coursera emt certificate worth it? i want to be a fighter eventually

Hi all,

I'm currently looking to get my EMT certificate. Is an online-only course a reputable way to earn it? Or would it be smarter to wait until I can get into a blended course model? And even then, there are so many different places to get it from. Is it all the same standard or are there some that make people go, "Oh he got his certification from Red Cross so we know he won't know his stuff?"

the test stopped me at 120 questions some i had no idea about and it got hard i really hope i passed

I just took the NREMT, it cut off at 71 questions. I feel like an absolute idiot and felt like I failed. I felt like I studied all the wrong stuff and feel so gutted and defeated. Some of it was like a foreign language to me, honestly. I felt like I had to guess a little on some of it. How do you guys pick yourself back up and gain the confidence back? Any study tips? I feel so defeated….

Hello I recently moved to a new state & was required to take a reciprocity test as after completing a transition course . This new state requires I make a 75 to consider me passing.

However, I took it & made a 68 in my first attempt.. After this I reached out to my professor and he stated I already finished his class. I'm guessing he doesnt want to help me. I rescheduled the test 2 weeks later & met with a local paramedic to clarify some things I had questions on. After the second test I have not received any email and it's been a week. I called the facility and the lady stated I hadn't passed & I made a 67, but no email or information has been sent to me.

At this point I don't trust myself anymore, no one will give an explanation as to what I'm lacking in order to pass. I don't know what to think, or what to study. I really need my license to continue working in mental health. I have sent an email to the state as well & have not received any information or a call back.

Hi guys I’m currently doing ride alongs in the ambo and I’m trynna make sure I have all my questions sorted out. I don’t really get the difference between the two, if someone could please help me 🫠

THANKS I GET IT NOW

I’ve taken this damn test three times with the scores of:

844/950

927/950

909/950

Where am I going wrong? My Pocket Prep test average is 69% EMS testing average was 71% and my medic test is 80%. I’ve done every fucking practice question imaginable went over the actual EMS book and sites and sirens but nothing am I dumb like legitimately just not trying enough or is there something I’m missing on the test? I’ve taken it all three times on the remote Pearson view. Maybe that’s it but I don’t know I’m looking for any help for my next attempt. PLEASE, HELP A BROTHA OUT.

What’s everyone’s unpopular opinion EMS addition?