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Hello, Let me start by saying that I am not an EMT or Paramedic, although I would love to be one. However, I do own and operate an emergency medical transport business where I am on call 14 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. My company specializes in emergency transport of blood and human organs to hospitals, medical facilities, and labs across 4 different states. I enjoy this line of work because I take part in saving lives. Although I am not an EMT or paramedic, I do consider myself and my company as part of the EMS family. Just to give you an example of my day, a hospital is in need of blood supply for critical ill PT. They phone the request for blood to a blood bank which my company is subcontracted to, I then get a call for a STAT delivery to that hospital. I run lights and siren to make that delivery. This is a typical day for me not necessarily every call. Some calls are ASAP calls which don’t require lights and sirens, other calls can be for medical equipment. Sometimes I also do donor recovery runs where time is essential where I have to donor organs to an airport or medical facility. Nevertheless, I draw a lot of attention from police and other’s because it’s something they have never seen before. Yet, there are well established organizations that have done this for years like NORA. I’m in the process of getting my vehicle registered as an Emergency Vehicle in PA where my company is based out of. This process can take 8-10 weeks. I have taken CEVO-5 training along with other certifications. I have a commercial driver’s license class A and have driven commercial vehicles for the past 6 and half years. I also have a medical background and education. I used to be a medical assistant where I assisted in out patient surgery, I have a Bachelor’s degrees in medicine, and a Master’s degree in Accounting. I hope that you welcome me because I can learn a lot from you all here.

Hello! I was wondering if anyone on this forum would be able to help me out : ). I am from Australia and am interested in training as an EMT in the US and would further like to work as an EMT for 6 months. However, I’m finding it difficult to determine what visa this is possible on/if it is possible. I understand that I would probably need a student visa for the training, it is the work visa that I am struggling to understand. Any information would be incredibly helpful! Thank you!

I am interested in what the average % paid to third party billing companies for EMS billing. We are in a rural area of Virginia. 10% seems high.

Holy Post resurrection batman - But this paper is one I found. https://cms.galenos.com.tr/Uploads/Article_22451/EAJEM-6-7-En.pdf A 10 minute search of Google produced no other results of battery acid injection. I think this thread should be closed.

Well, if the person that asked is like me, I’m watching a crime show where the person was killed by injecting battery acid-among other things. I’m not planning on doing it either, FYI

Hi All, I’m a paramedic from the UK and I have recently started a YouTube channel based around EMS medical education. Although it’s based mainly around prehospital care, it’s available for all healthcare staff of any grade. It is my aim to provide easy accessible education to medical staff. The videos I provide is good for generating clinical discussions, including case study’s. There are videos that are associated with subjects including bioscience, pharmacology and medical assessments, exam preparation and revision. Although I have not long started posting these videos on my channel, I aim to post 2-3 times a week and I am also happy to come up with posts about any subjects people have an interest or need more information on. It is my hope that i can get subscribers from individuals who can share different experiences and help make the channel a place where others can learn in a safe effective environment with it becoming an additional network of support. Here is the link to my channel: https://youtube.com/@EMS_Carl0304?si=MRyRCjDwyoZwIlC2 I hope to see you there and look forward to collaborating with you 👍

Hey guys, as part of my college project for paramedics, I'm conducting a questionnaire to gather insights into the impact of employment benefits on your daily life and overall job satisfaction. Your perspective is important and will help me better understand the needs and preferences of this profession. If you have a minute, I'd really appreciate you filling out my questionnaire! All feedback is welcomed and appreciated. Thanks! Here is the link to my google form https://forms.gle/X63fvBQdX8hXoaAs7

🚑 Attention First Responders! 🚑 As an EMT and student researcher, I'm diving into how we handle psychiatric calls to enhance our communication and strategies. I've crafted a brief survey to collect your insights. Your input, big or small, is crucial and greatly appreciated. This survey values your time, so feel free to share as much as you're comfortable with. Your experiences are key to improving our response to these vital calls. Thanks for your help and all you do! 👉 https://forms.gle/sQobNafxAPo3BLbB6 Stay safe!

Wow. Almost a whole year, and nothing. Is anyone even around?