EMT BASIC !!

[CPL_Primeaux]

So today I got my acceptance letter for the EMT basic course. I will be starting in the fall. Im excited. Its been about 8 years I have been out the Army(21b) and about 5 yers I have been working BS dish washing jobs. Im so ready for a faster paced more adrenaline filled job. I mean I know it wont be like rounds smackin my humvee but it will still be more of a "in the shit" job than I have been having.

I took a CLS course in the Army way back in the day but I know I am outdated . I was just wondering if any of you medics on here have any tips for studying and taking the NREMT? I would greatly appreciate it.
is can even be answered. Im sure its different from school to school
Also, if is can even be answered. Im sure its different from school to school . About how long does the orientation last?

[JTEXX53]

Originally Posted by CPL_Primeaux

So today I got my acceptance letter for the EMT basic course. I will be starting in the fall. Im excited. Its been about 8 years I have been out the Army(21b) and about 5 yers I have been working BS dish washing jobs. Im so ready for a faster paced more adrenaline filled job. I mean I know it wont be like rounds smackin my humvee but it will still be more of a "in the shit" job than I have been having.

I took a CLS course in the Army way back in the day but I know I am outdated . I was just wondering if any of you medics on here have any tips for studying and taking the NREMT? I would greatly appreciate it.

You should probably know this by now but you'll have two more levels of training to become a EMT Paramedic but you have to start somewhere. Maybe the military training prepped/trained you. The levels are EMT1-Basic, EMT2-Intermediate, EMT-Pararmedic, there is other additional levels of training, to where you can be a Lifeflight Paramedic. I hope this works out for you, good luck! I teach Health Science Technology at the High School Level.
JT

[CPL_Primeaux]

Yep , thanks.

[GGGultimateAK]

Good on you CPL! Not only are you looking to advance your own life, skill-set, and career, but you are going to be doing something that will help those in need around you. I wish you the best and hope all works out in your favor. Take care and keep us informed!

[CPL_Primeaux]

Yes sir. Its a rewarding profession all the way around.

[rudyod]

Congrats CPL!!! Sounds like you're heading in a good direction.

[CPL_Primeaux]

Trying, thats for shit sure

[JTEXX53]

I visited your beautiful state yesterday, up in Shreveport. I'm really glad I had a hot streak the last hour. Ended up even but that's pretty good when you were $2K down.
JT

[Mandaree36]

Good for you.

Best wishes for success!

[demon_seed]

Thats a job I couldnt do,too much mayhem. Good luck!

[ruckstar]

I've been thinking about doing the same thing. Just tired of doing bullshit jobs. Hope it works out for you.

[CPL_Primeaux]

You should. EMT basic is only a semester long and cheap . EMT paramedic is about a 2 year course and cost about 2k. Not bad and doesnt take 10 years to complete like some college classes

[SB_Outdoorsman]

If you are going to take National Registry after passing your Basic course then you should download and start to memorizes these sheets.
http://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/psy...r_exam_emt.asp
You will be tested on these countless of times and you will be required to know them top to bottom when you take your National Registry Skills tests.

NR Skills is freaking easy as cake, the computer based "Written" is a bitch and when your a few weeks out from completing your Basic course let us know and I can turn you onto to a great web base study guide which includes NR like tests that guarantee's your passing.

The best advice I can give you seeing as I've been in your shoes when it comes to tackling this stuff is to just remember your ABC's (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) & really focus on the Cardiac, Respiratory, & Pulmonary system.

[CPL_Primeaux]

Awesome, thanks for the link .

[RG Coburn]

Its definitely a mobile skill. There are ambulances everywhere. You could even take this skill the next level and head north,do remote rescue type stuff. I'd rather do that than be stuck in some inner city armpit slot.

[mbkrifleman]

Good choice, and good luck.

[dekman]

I was a 68W2P. Got out in '07. NREMT wasn't too bad, but as someone stated before, focus on your ABCs. The "skills" aren't difficult, mostly it comes down to memorizing the "flow chart", i.e. "if X happens, Y is my intervention, with an expected result of Z".... and the link that "SB_Outdoorsman" provided is exactly what you need. Obviously the scope of practive greatly differs (military vs. civie- there wasn't much my PA wouldn't let me do) but the basics always apply regardless of your employer.

Most guys that I watched fail the course....... simply didn't study. Stay focused, and if it's something you really want, you'll be licensed before you know it. Good luck!

And on a side note: I loved teaching CLS classes...lol.... particularly when we started I.V. instruction. We had more than a few "combat hardened" individuals.... but something about an 18 gauge catheter (and knowing they had to stick each other) made them turn pale in an instant...lol.

[CPL_Primeaux]

Originally Posted by dekman

I was a 68W2P. Got out in '07. NREMT wasn't too bad, but as someone stated before, focus on your ABCs. The "skills" aren't difficult, mostly it comes down to memorizing the "flow chart", i.e. "if X happens, Y is my intervention, with an expected result of Z".... and the link that "SB_Outdoorsman" provided is exactly what you need. Obviously the scope of practive greatly differs (military vs. civie- there wasn't much my PA wouldn't let me do) but the basics always apply regardless of your employer.

Most guys that I watched fail the course....... simply didn't study. Stay focused, and if it's something you really want, you'll be licensed before you know it. Good luck!

And on a side note: I loved teaching CLS classes...lol.... particularly when we started I.V. instruction. We had more than a few "combat hardened" individuals.... but something about an 18 gauge catheter (and knowing they had to stick each other) made them turn pale in an instant...lol.

Nice a 68W I love you guys. I wanted to be one but scored one point low of it. So I went combat engineer. Man , after seeing our medic work in Iraq... shit man , I dont know how you guys do it. Yall are fuckin awesome.

Yeah thats what they told us. Cant do a lot of things in the civie world that you do in the army.

Oh yeah I loved those fuckin blown out arms. All bruised to shit. God damnit .Prayin to GOd they get it on the first stick.

I think I saw a fake arm at the info session. We get to stick those in EMT right ? Rather than each other I hope ?



Oh by the way heres a copy of the letter. They sent them via email this year.

Dear Samuel ,

Congratulations! You have been accepted as a Basic student in the National EMS Academy for the Fall 2012 semester. Attached are instructions to schedule your classes online. Please schedule your classes immediately to secure your spot since class size is limited.
You must be Provider-Level CPR certified before the first day of class. CPR is being offered at each site on August 23, 2012 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The fee for CPR is $35.00 payable to Acadian Ambulance at orientation.

Mandatory Student Orientation: All students must attend an orientation or your classes will be dropped. Orientation is either July 20, 2012 or July 27, 2012 8:30am to 12:00pm at your National EMS Academy site.

Tuition is due by August 7, 2012. Please visit www.southlouisiana.edu and login to Cashnet to make payments.
*If payment is not received by due date, classes will be dropped.*

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Please visit our website and select the financial aid for more information. The financial aid priority deadline is May 15, 2012. After this date, applications will be processed on a first-come basis.

You must be uniform the first day of class August 27, 2012. Class begins promptly at 8:00am. Be sure to bring the assigned textbook the first day.

Welcome to NEMSA! I look forward to working with you. Please let me know how I can assist you.



Sincerely,
Dear Samuel ,

Rachel Alexander
Director of Admissions


Fuck yeah ....!!

[David Teague]

God Luck, have fun, study.

I spent 3 years as a rural EMT I back in my home town. 1977-1980.

[rlmono]

Nice bro! Good luck!

[Sentinel SOSC]

Study Hard! Aim High!

[dekman]

Originally Posted by CPL_Primeaux

Nice a 68W I love you guys. I wanted to be one but scored one point low of it. So I went combat engineer. Man , after seeing our medic work in Iraq... shit man , I dont know how you guys do it. Yall are fuckin awesome.

Small world. I was with an engineer unit- 37th En Bn (C)(A) out of Bragg. I think they've since been deactivated and reconstituted as the 307th En, and lost their Airborne status. Anyway, great group of guys. I was a line medic w/A Co in OIF 1, and later OEF 7. Learned a LOT of great stuff from the Sapper platoon (that DOES not apply to the civie world...lol), and I taught them as much as I could. Honestly don't know if I could have had a better job... everyone was a brother that would do anything for you. Units really do take care of their medics.... but they'll push you out quick if you're a shitbag...lol... Man I miss those days...

[CPL_Primeaux]

Originally Posted by dekman

Small world. I was with an engineer unit- 37th En Bn (C)(A) out of Bragg. I think they've since been deactivated and reconstituted as the 307th En, and lost their Airborne status. Anyway, great group of guys. I was a line medic w/A Co in OIF 1, and later OEF 7. Learned a LOT of great stuff from the Sapper platoon (that DOES not apply to the civie world...lol), and I taught them as much as I could. Honestly don't know if I could have had a better job... everyone was a brother that would do anything for you. Units really do take care of their medics.... but they'll push you out quick if you're a shitbag...lol... Man I miss those days...

Yeah we loved our medic. I miss it a lot sometimes.
OIF 1, good times... (sarcastic) Although I didnt have a lot of fun sometimes. I only remember about a quarter of my last day there in 03 ....

94th En Bn here. They have been moved aorund since I got out . I think they fall under the 4th MEB now. Im not sure could be wrong. Thats the last I heard. The Army loves changing stuff around. Its like Wal mart. They are re arranging almost every time you go in. Had quite a few SAppers. I was never one. I wish I could have had the chance to go . Sappers are bad asses . I dont know what a Sapper would teach you that WOULD apply in the civie world HAHA.

[David Teague]

Originally Posted by CPL_Primeaux

I dont know what a Sapper would teach you that WOULD apply in the civie world HAHA.

Only det cord entry techniques if you end up on a SWAT team...

[CPL_Primeaux]

Originally Posted by David Teague

Only det cord entry techniques if you end up on a SWAT team...

Det cord is so much fun.

THey can also teach hyou how to dig a ditch a zig zag ditch

[dekman]

%QUOTE=David Teague;1051357]Only det cord entry techniques if you end up on a SWAT team... [/QUOTE]

Absolutely... and I had to guard my IV bags any time someone started talking about impulse charges...lol. Absolutely amazing what a 500ml bag of 0.9% NaCl, and a little det cord is capable of!

[David Teague]

When I looked at joining the service in 75 (Saigon fell right about the same time) I wanted to be a door gunner on a Huey...

Sapper would have been so much fun.

Just to make it clear, I never served. Thought about it hard a number of time between 75-86 but never joined.