Hey guys, I’m looking for some assistance with how to upload my CE’s to NREMT. It is my first time renewing my paramedic license on NREMT, and am curious what I should be putting in each category.

I had to renew PALS/ACLS/BLS this past year before my nat reg expiration. I know this may seem dumb, but what category should I be placing them? How many credits does each course count for- I’m looking at a drop menu that has me select the number of CE credits.

Thanks for your help, I’m sorry if I come off as an idiot.

New paramedic here.

Picked up a lady who had fallen and decided to treat her pain with some Toradol. I gave her 30mg in her IV and she later told me in the transport that she felt a bit better after I did that. No adverse reactions at all and she was fine. Upon reviewing my protocols, I found that it lists “7.5-15mg IV or 30mg IM” for Toradol.

Turns out I gave the the IM dose of Toradol instead of the IV dose. I self reported it to my supervisor, but how fucked am I? I’m a new medic with fresh ink on my card still and I’m a bit anxious. Any advice would be appreciated.

what are the pros and cons between both? what do u recommend -baby emt

Hi! For paramedics in Canada, do you think its ok to do ACP right away after finishing PCP. Im currently in MFR right now and looking forward to taking PCP Program next year. Unfortunately, I just got my Class 7 license and I wont be able to work as PCP for atleast 2 years because I still need to get my Class 4. I was wondering if it would be ok going to straight to ACP or maybe find jobs that doesn't require a drivers license. Also is there a paramedic job that is hospital based? Ive searched it up a couple of times and couldn't find any place that hire hospital based paramedics or ER technicians. Thank you!

Looking for advice

Hi guys, I'm a newly graduated EMT and I can't say that my training was good. We were shown skills once and never got checked if we perform it correctly. School's main focus was getting you passed on NREMT. I started to a new job and I was asked to perform my skills in lab and I was brutally judged. I was expected to be confident with all the EMT skills so they can put me in a truck. I'm new in EMS but I've been working for 16 years so I don't take things emotionally/personally. But I was really bullied during this process and I quit before I even start. I confirmed I'm not confident with all of my skills but I was expecting to getting taught instead of bullying. During job interview, there were 5 people as jury and asked me patient scenario questions and they wanted me to explain how I can treat. I did very well and that's how I got the job. I'm confident with my knowledge but skills. I didn't understand why they hire new EMTs if they expect us to be perfect. Anyway, I'm very traumatized with all of that but won't give up. I'm getting ready to apply another job but I'm a little afraid if same thing would happen. I'm even okay to put unpaid time, go there and learn but I can't practice unless I'm given the opportunity. How can I better prepare for my next job ? How to manage this situation ? How was all of these things when you were new ? Please comment if you have a helpful advise. I don't need more bully.

I’m a paramedic in the southern USA and I’m married to an EMT. We’re worried about the current political goings-on here and have decided it’s time leave.

We both speak English fluently and can pick up French quickly through his mother that studied French in Canada and continues to teach it now. I doubt we’d reach a level of French appropriate for a medical setting that quickly but definitely a conversational level.

Do you work with anyone thats successfully come from the USA and tested for ACP? What’s that process like? Can I do it while in USA or do I need to be affiliated with a service?

If you can speak to the experiences involved in skilled worker immigration, I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks!

Hi is anyone willing to tell me how I can go about applying for a work visa as a paramedic transferring from Trinidad to America?

Male had arm pain that they self treated with NTG and reportedly symptoms resolved PTA. Patient hypertensive but otherwise stable. Hx of non-demand pacer that should be constant but reports it’s 12 years old and they are due for another one.

It looks more like a paced rhythm than a Lbbb and has no pacer spikes on any of the 12-leads. Possibly just benign AIVR?

Any thoughts????

Has anyone applied or worked for any major cruise ships as a NREMT PARAMEDIC. I’m currently a travel medic with BPM and love the pay and money and learning new systems. But I’ve never traveled abroad. I figured since I have 6 figures saved up to do it for a summer if I could. But was highly curious as to what the job actually entails, pay, schedule, etc etc the job interview certifications needed?

Did you get any compensation for relocating to Victoria once you accepted the offer?

Hey, so I went to go buy the voucher for my NREMT exam and my bank says the website pulled money from my account, but I cannot find the voucher anywhere?? it's not in my email or anywhere on my profile. Am I missing something??? Please help me, I'm getting insanely frustrated.

Hi, I'm sure it's feasible but I really need some advice. I'll be starting PCP schooling soon and I'm already really worried about how I'll navigate work days and having a dog. I'm thinking I'll have to find a dog walker/sitter for the 4 on that can make sure he gets enough walks. I'd love to hear how people approach this. Thanks!

So I applied near on 18 months ago with nary a word. Yesterday I got an email with an invite to do the Psychometric testing! I was stoked.

My understanding of this is that it’s quite extensive and a lot of it is asking the same question various ways to assess for deception, trying to appear too perfect and things of that ilk. I get they just want to make sure you’re not totally cooked and that you are just ‘human’.

If anyone who has done this recently has any tips, or are willing to share their experience with it, I’d be very appreciative.

Can anyone vouch for a civil service 911 paramedic job in Central or Upstate NY? No private EMS.

Rural area, 25 minutes from the closest hospital 35 to the next and 45 to the next don’t need to pass one to get to the other as they are all different directions. In the past we have always just let the pt choose as all the hospitals have equal capabilities. As long as they are stable of course. Keep in mind we have only 2 people on staff 24/7 so if we are out of town when a fire starts or another medical we are hoping volunteers will take it, usually it’s the next town over that takes it. So being out of town longer than necessary is rough.

We don’t have a written policy, I think it’s time to make one. Are there any legalities I need to think of if we go to a hospital the pt doesn’t want to go to?

I graduated from college with a degree in marketing/business and have been working a 9-5 for the past couple of years. But over time, I realized that the corporate world just isn’t for me. I’ve always been drawn to emergency medicine, many of my family members work in healthcare, and I’ve felt a strong pull toward a more hands on, meaningful career.

I finally decided to take the leap and am currently working on my EMT certification. I’m excited about this new path.

For those of you who transitioned into EMS later or took a non traditional route, how did it go for you? Any advice or words of encouragement would mean a lot!

Edit: Had zero idea this post would trigger so many people. I didnt mean to upset anyone by posting this. Just genuinely looking for advice for those who took a non traditional route also

Pretty much what the title said, I just completed my first shift/ride along as an EMT student in an ALS unit. As weird as it feels to say it was a blast. Tiring at points, hard at moments, but overall I think this is the most learning I have gotten out of any kind of EMS training. Being able to see the difference i’m making and actively help people in my community is something special that I hope doesn’t fade.

I can’t wait to come back on Sunday and do it all over again.

TL:DR - I have spent a ridiculous amount of time creating a chatbot designed for students who want to practice scenarios. Just want to get some feedback. Cheers!

Paramedicprepschool.au

Hi all.

I have been an ambo in Aus for over 15 years and been a clinical instructor for over 10. My state based employer has changed their hiring process a few years ago and I have noticed some common issues arising amongst students since then. Mainly the fact that students remain on the order of merit for, on average 12-18months before starting on road, which results in all that fresh Uni practical knowledge wasting away. Resulting in students who struggle with their clinical approach and questioning process as well as having great difficulty when faced with a real patient.

So I have spent an embarrassingly long amount of time creating a chatbot that you can use to practice your clinical approach and questions with. It is more than just asking chatGPT to act as a patient because it pulls answers from real life patients.

It is early days in its development but I would love to get some feedback on if it's worth spending more time on to flesh out. At the moment it's a very basic chest pain chatbot that will let you run through basic assessment questions like DOLOR, PQRST, or HODSPARAH. As well as some basic vital signs.

Find it at Paramedicprepschool.au

Thanks in advance!

I am 24 years old, and I am very well educated in the human body. Anything regarding medicine, anatomy, physiology, etc. were my best classes. I know and feel deep down that I am not fit to become a doctor, because my intelligence I feel is not ‘there’. I do want to work in medicine in some way. So I am thinking about becoming a paramedic. I thrive in chaotic intense situations as it allows me to make sense of everything and assume the role I’m needed in. So I want to ask, what made you interested in becoming a paramedic?

TLDR: I love medicine and have always wanted to work in the field. What made you interested in being a paramedic?

Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to work as a paramedic in NY/NJ area as a qualified paramedic and nurse in Australia.

Taking my NRP in May. I’m looking for any resources you guys recommend for studying up for the new exam and also if any of you have any insight on the new exam? Currently using the Pocket Prep app and the Nancy Caroline. Thank you

I(18m) am wanting to be a physician as my final career and have viewed emt-b as a stepping stone, but after some experience with the field am thinking about becoming a paramedic before I commit to the 8 years of college and med school. Is it a good idea to gain my emt-p.

My main question is if I were to go through the 1-2 years of schooling, would it be worth it in the long run?

Does anyone have any advice on how to pass Registry? I have taken this test 4 times, every time I study harder and longer than the last. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, I feel helpless. I feel like I’ll never become a paramedic at this point, I went into debt to go through this school, my family was so proud of me for passing and they don’t understand why I can’t get paid as a paramedic yet. Registry feels like a fucking scam, I don’t have a lot of money and I have to keep paying to go through these stupid fucking tests. I’ve worked so hard to get where I’m at and I’ve got nothing to show for it but a bunch of debt. I want to give up but I can’t, I literally have no other options as of career choices. This is the only thing I know how to do. I really really needed this raise, and I can’t fucking pass this stupid ass test.

Finished my emr a few months ago and trying to decide where to go for PCP. I know JI is the gold standard but I’ve been thinking about both. What is the best option for me? I’m just finishing high school now.

So I have to look for another paramedic school do to having to tend to family issues. Does anyone know any online ones? If they accept GI bills or not? Thank you

Started live IV’s in lab today for my paramedic program and while I have no issue placing IV’s on others(success rate is another thing but not something I’ll get into here) when I have IV’s placed in my arm seeing the flash and aspiration causes me to feel faint. I don’t want to have to sit out of practicing live IV’s bc I can’t have them placed in me without fear of fainting so I’m wondering if anyone else experienced this or had a similar issue. I’ve considered looking away during it but want the extra practice of seeing how others do it so I’d like to be able to watch it happen if possible. Thanks.

I’m halfway through medic school now and started field time. I was an EMT for about 4 years prior, but I feel like my patient assessment is just terrible, I’m getting lost during my interview and I’m missing the big key questions. Looking for advice on a systematic approach, especially when it comes to specific dispatch. Like what kind of questions do I need to be asking for certain calls? Just feeling lost and hoping you guys have any advice, thanks!