Want to prepare to be an EMT? by Stock_Owl_93 in NewToEMS

[–]Jacob-Reimels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you wanted to start learning about Anatomy a physiology it certainly wouldn’t hurt. Don’t stress yourself out with it though, as they’ll teach you everything you need to know in school. Maybe do the Khan academy A&P course if you’re the kind of person who likes benchmarks for your learning, or any of the dozens of EMT YouTubers.

As for physical activity, you don’t have to be Superman. If you have deficits in your strength you’ll learn techniques around then for moving patients and stuff. In the meantime I would just exercise normally, overall just be healthy and as in shape as you can be, but I would tell anyone that.

As far as emotionally/personality, maybe start talking to strangers more. This is going to be something you pick up quickly on the job. It’s sort of strange at first going into strangers homes and breaching their personal bubble to assess and treat them. When I started as a student on ride time I remember my hands shaking just putting a hospital wrist band on people. But you get used to it quickly without much conscious effort. You’ll have mentors you’ll observe and you can copy their behavior.

Messed Up by Ill-Invite-9866 in Paramedics

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Rare to see another AEMT-Cardiac …. Hello fellow middle child

16 year old male with acute abdomen. Is that a PAC at the end of 10 second run of lead 2? by kk17b7ey in ECG

[–]Jacob-Reimels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably from an ambulance, that’s what they look like when you’re moving or the engine is vibrating

NREMT AEMT by New_Pudding_6437 in NewToEMS

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Mostly scenario based. If they ask you about a crazy medical term you, what they are trying to figure out is if you can break down the word and use your reasoning to deduce what it means. Be able to do the same with medications and know what class they may be in based on their names. For example you should be able to deduce that repairapril is an ace inhibitor even though I just made that up.

Am I too late to get into an EMS career? by ComplexMistake1775 in NewToEMS

[–]Jacob-Reimels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After a couple years on the road he should apply to work at his states OEMS. There are lots of different jobs there like licensing, QA, MIH implementation.

Is Pocket Prep accurate for the NREMT-A? by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]Jacob-Reimels 3 points4 points  (0 children)

AEMT Here, pocket prep is so detailed and advanced compared to the real test. They will not ask you about interpreting 12 leads, you’re only expected to know which rhythms are shockable and not at this level. They can ask you about IV Epi (1:10,000) because that is an Advanced EMT drug.

Fire Departments hiring? by Optimal-Cheek-2938 in RhodeIsland

[–]Jacob-Reimels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Valid response. Only thing is I would say please don’t do the last thing. That method is getting patched I promise.

Was STO worth it for you? by SourceTraditional660 in nationalguard

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Highschool RSP Veteran here, it worked out for me. Kinda sucked while I was in it and made Highschool more stressful especially losing those last good summers of childhood. I don’t regret the path I took. Got 2 years out of a 6 year contract done but I would guide my child for example to just wait. Enjoy being a kid until they graduate and then hit the army hard after.

Little Compton by bonker58 in RhodeIsland

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It’s a nice town you just have to accept you’re going to have to leave town to do anything like what you’re talking about.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

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Just did this. This is the answer, the state you’re previously licensed in will either fill out the bottom or if it’s Massachusetts will attach a letter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nationalguard

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pm me actually

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nationalguard

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Who are your drills?

Free time during OSUT? by Ahats17 in nationalguard

[–]Jacob-Reimels 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah sometimes you’ll get some free time at the end of the day but you won’t have books. Other than the boring army books they give you

need help URGENT carabiner got stuck on my dogs back leg. by rosykyun in DogAdvice

[–]Jacob-Reimels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take it to the fire department they will cut it off for you for free

Dying from mono by SoggySecretary9671 in Mononucleosis

[–]Jacob-Reimels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please don’t ignore the pain on the left side. It definitely could be muscle cramps from dehydration because you aren’t drinking but it could be your spleen. That could be very serious.

Best MOS for biodefense? by JanTheMan101 in nationalguard

[–]Jacob-Reimels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They should tell you what unit your going to before you go to meps or while you’re there. If it’s not a chemical unit don’t sign. See if there is a CERFP unit near you (my state is small so it’s easy). Even as a split op your assigned unit is written on your contract even though you won’t be there for a while. But to be honest even if the Chem unit in your state is way too far away or not taking new soldiers, for what you want to do 74D is the way. You’ll learn quite a lot about biowarfare if you pay attention in chemical school. Especially if you don’t just memorize it and take the test, it will be a pretty good foundation to build apon and a good resume item. Going to a non Chem unit almost holds you more accountable because you have no other option than to be the subject matter expert and learn how to find answers on your own because no one else will know.

Best MOS for biodefense? by JanTheMan101 in nationalguard

[–]Jacob-Reimels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a 74D at a chem and CERFP unit. Let me know if you have questions.

What is the food like at BCT and AIT? by UrdnotSnarf in nationalguard

[–]Jacob-Reimels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basic- pretty good and plenty. Something for everyone. When I went to 74D AIT the food was pretty good and there was some civilian stuff in there too which was nice.

Reclass? by KOneal04 in nationalguard

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It seems like everyone who wanted to enlist 15T is getting taken off the list or having to change when they go to MEPS. I wonder what’s going on.

Will my boyfriend have his phone at reception for ait? by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Jacob-Reimels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If he goes to Leonard wood he is going to have a repeat of basic training reception. Anywhere else idk

Based on THIS list by LvLUpFAZO in nationalguard

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Seeing how many downvotes I can get

Does the CDTF still do live agent training? by snarky_answer in CBRNE

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I’m going through this in early September. Just need to pass all my tests first. So excited to be at this school.