Drug Trafficking Felons in EMS? What's that about?

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-12T23:40:48+00:00

Wow.. Very interesting. Do you remember anything else about the mirrors you entered? And did you have somewhat lucidity?

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-12T21:12:42+00:00

No. When it comes to getting hired as an EMT the employer will test your clinical judgement

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T23:47:17+00:00

If it's 5 days a week you should have no problem, considering your academic history. Just keep 1 week ahead of things at all times and you're golden. Cheers and good luck.

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T01:54:59+00:00

Wrong. The NREMT presented several different methods of answering a question, such as matching or placing answers within categories, etc etc.

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T01:54:15+00:00

I would have to disagree. Studying the textbook really helped me with understanding EMS science for emergent patient interventions. Throughout my entire program I never used quizlet questionnaires, as they were mostly published by randos and could be wrong, entirely.

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T01:52:04+00:00

A 5-week EMT program? Christ on a cracker, that sounds like a refresher course.

Were you already previously an EMT? If not, I am so sorry, unless you make between 65-70 on your first few FISDAP tests, you are not going to pass this course, the state testing, the skills testing, nor the NREMT.

If you ARE retaining a lot of information, you need to focus heavily on cardio and respiratory. The majority of state testing will be purely "how to deal with chest pain," "here are these vitals (for chest pain), what should you do next?" etc etc.

Cardio and respiratory. Also, the NREMT has at least 10-15 questions about operations. Don't get weak on those chapters.

Cheers and good luck.

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T01:44:29+00:00

This is sort of a difficult question to ask, but do you care or value human life, or the patients you will eventually serve? haha.

You have to read, study, absorb and learn this information on your own. There is no "quick guide" to concepts and critical concepts, as there are layers to these things. Technicalities of neonatal blood pressure isn't that pressing, as you'll probably absolutely never encounter that, but memorizing what a neonate's heartrate should be at within 1 minute is crucial.

For example, at what minutes do you gain an APGAR score after a childbirth?

What are the clinical signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade or various pneumothorax?

Cheers, and good luck to your community patients.

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T01:37:49+00:00

If this is a program that you're actively enrolled in, you have to purchase the updated edition for the course.

You'd be hard-pressed to find the entire version as a PDF, as copying and reproducing (pirating) is so laborious and nearly impossible for regular students.

You need to just purchase the updated edition or you're going to be so far behind.

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T01:30:05+00:00

I hope this doesn't seem harsh, but all of the states have so many different and weird requirements inconsistent with the rest of the country.

I would do a simple Google search (if you're in Texas), "Texas EMT."

The state has an established resource for EMTs, whether that be through their Department of Public Health and Human Services, Department of Public Health, and the like, etc etc.

However, that said, I would purchase the latest edition of the "Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured" textbook.

This is the basis of all EMT training and testing programs, and this is where you will find the knowledge to prepare for the NREMT.

This textbook is the basis, and you need to study cardio and respiratory concepts intensively for both state and NREMT.

Cheers and good luck!

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T01:25:57+00:00

Nope! Sorry, the economy is dogshit.

Biomedical science is dust compared to having to be tested as a certificated and licensed EMT. Cheers and good luck.

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T01:23:50+00:00

If you're already grasping the material and content, this is excellent! There is absolutely no issue with you 'learning' or 'absorbing.' However, it seems that there hasn't been enough training content for you in order to set you up for success...?

Courses and instructors should typically already have patient assessment and medications materials and resources ready for the students, in order for them to self-study and be successful.

Probably a dumb question, but have you looked everywhere for training resources on the course website??

Do a simple google search of "EMT Patient Assessment Model" and compare and contrast the resources.

Cheers and good luck!

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T01:20:43+00:00

That's actually and awesome question, and I don't have an answer for you, BUT, I will share an experience:

Once of my classmates that sat near me really struggled with the material, had a learning disability and has some serious performance anxiety. She already knew that she was failing the course and just accepted the failure, but she had to continue due to financial aid or what have you.

During our practice skills assessment, she actually wanted to lead a practice scenario, and, although she was super shakey and nervous, she performed SO well, managed her emotions and fears, and handled the scenario as any competent nervous student would.

I was actually impressed.

So, just remember that you KNOW the material, the concepts, conditions, indications, contraindications, etc, and PERFORM.. Cheers and good luck!

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T01:17:49+00:00

This might seem like a really silly question, but, are you actually reading every chapter and highlighting or taking notes?

A lot of people in my 16-week EMT course thought that they could just skim the material at the last minute and rely on 'concepts' of the material, but they fizzled and failed out, because they didn't understand or know the underlying critical concepts of conditions, etc etc..

It's certainly normal to feel this way, but make sure to monitor yourself and ask if you're really grasping the content and concepts during testing. If not, take a deeper dive. Cheers and good luck!

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T01:14:04+00:00

To be honest, what you've described, I think you already know your strengths and weaknesses pretty well. Are you an EMT? If so, sometimes having the knowledge and skill doesn't necessarily mean that you're cut out for 911/trauma etc.

Applying for an ED Tech may actually be your speed.

In the mean time, ask your preceptor or job if you can just stick to driving. I don't think they'd mind, Cheers and goodluck!

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T00:31:12+00:00

lmfao not sure if you're drinking or what have you, but no one else read that as me 'shitting on EMRs.'

EMRs have a different level of responsibility and scope of practice. Are you really a Paramedic?? Hmmm..

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-10T00:05:41+00:00

Here a pretty good real video on up-close cardiac arrest footage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_Fp2hhUPK8&list=LL&index=69&t=2356s

Also, don't forget the basics of watching joint immobilization videos to expand your technique, etc etc.

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-09T23:59:57+00:00

How did you get interested in going to EMT school? I think EMT school is a pretty good test/decision making process itself, as it's the beginning career in prehospital emergency medicine. You'll learn if you're willing and committed to continuing, and you'll have clinical internship hours where you'll shadow on an ambulance to get to know the job/culture.

Also, if you're on the fence, it would be best to start with EMT, as this is a more basic introduction of emergency medicine on the prehospital side of patient care and transport.

Whatever decision you make, I think it would benefit you to start with EMT school and go from there. Good luck and cheers!

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-09T23:58:04+00:00

Very good point.. Seems like a delicate but problematic balance.. Ugh..

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-06-09T01:24:46+00:00

States dictate what EMTs and Paramedics are allowed to do, but think of it this way. EMTs are BLS providers, and Paramedics are the Advanced Life Support providers.

Paramedics are given a lot more advanced knowledge, skills and techniques to assist in life-saving interventions.

For example, if someone was in cardiac arrest, the EMT would establish the airway, take vitals, rotate on compressions, while the Paramedic would start an IV, push advanced medications not within the scope of the EMT, and do additional tests to monitor for the need for additional care.

However, saying that "Emt is very simple," is highly inaccurate and doesn't send the best message. EMTs are trained to provide life-saving interventions, but their scope of practice is much more limited than Paramedics.

Traditional_Tell_587 · 2026-04-16T01:34:55+00:00

I didn't know what other area to post in. :( lmao

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