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No we do not transport the dead. Now in saying that there are exceptions such as continued electrical activity (PEA) and danger to the crew. But transport is done slow none of that bat of hell stuff.

Heck the OP hasn't been here in so long the dust done blew away.

But you can spell "ME" from team.

Sorry bro we are about to deploy the hazers. Welcome. Oh and don't forget Mag is also for that deal when pregos start shaking a lot and their blood is charged like a high pressure fire hose.

So you drive the ambulance about 95 mph? Top heavy. Tires with extreme weight on them. High rate of speed. Equals bad results.

I recall the situation. Please know I am thrilled for both of you. Keep us updated.

Someone I know (used to work with) posted a similar topic on another so called EMS site and got some interesting responses. Then today while looking at our high quality medical journal JEMS saw that it had appeared there as well and was getting discussed. http://connect.jems.com/forum/topics/is-pain-management-really-a Both are based off the referenced report http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5930346/is_an_ambulance_an_ambulance_the_differences.html?cat=5 Hopefully by giving you reference points I have not violated any laws. What value do you place on pain relief of your patients? Would pain relief be a justification for a community to spend money on hiring Paramedics? Or should pain relief be another skill training/test/cert for basics? As I have been asked on other topics I will say there is the possibility I may play devils advocate to provoke more thoughts and discussion depending on how it goes, no offense will be intended by my responses. I will save my opinions until later.

Your welcome. Keep us updated.

Varies by state and sometimes even county. Post your state and I am sure someone will be able to send you the right way.

It amazes me how many people when caught in a drug test then decide they have a problem. Why is it that they could not have requested help prior to getting caught? I believe New York has a self report where you can get help. But I guess they can try and claim the shock of getting caught made the realize they have a problem.

And it is pink. http://cgi.ebay.com/WobL-Pink-Vibrating-Watch-/330462220192?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4cf1154fa0 (Click to view this embedded page in a new window)

So wonder if he takes something that would keep him from taking nitro?

Well that's a relief I was afraid someone had learned my identity.

Dwayne I think we both want the same thing for EMS which is to make it a profession that we can be truly proud of. But we both are stubborn, hardheaded, and opinionated. When done right those traits can be good but sometimes like in our case we both end up looking child like in our arguments at times. I apologize for my part in that. As to what evidence just my experience in dealing with students from online programs. I know many people that I even work with that dropped online programs because they required more effort than the local standard classes. I have worked with people from both types of programs and honestly some from both were excellent and others needed more hand holding to get a firm grasp on things. So not scientific proof just life experience. Oh and 10 week class is Mon, Wed, Fri unless they changed it. Scary isn't it. Look forward to more productive discussions.

Very good points for people to consider for any school they consider attending. I will say it is easier to get a course completion in a standard college or other classroom course than it is in this and the other quality online programs. Also just like there are diploma mills that have standard classes and that includes college level as well there are some online diploma mills as well. I will not try and answer all points as I am not affiliated with the school so can not speak to all of them. But a few points clinicals yes they have hospital and ambulance sites that they work with. As to hiring I would venture to say that the majority of services will never ask if you took a hybrid online course such as Percom or went to a college classroom or even a 10 week Paramedic course, they just want a Paramedic. Until other major changes occur most companies including many of the quality ones only ask that you have approval to work in the state you are applying in. So really that is a mute point. As to prerequisites I do not know what they require but I do know many college level Paramedics do not require A&P, they just do the condensed version that is found in the Paramedic text. Though I actually agree with you that it should be required but again until more places get on board hard to really say a school is bad if doesn't require it when not many do, and many that do have the it required allow the condensed Paramedic level A&P that will not transfer towards getting your RN. If a person just wants to run L&S there are many faster and easier ways to get certified than taking an online course. As to NR testing I agree pass rate does not a quality program make. Wow Dwayne we agreed on multiple points in this discussion maybe there's hope for peace in the middle east after all.

So how goes your work with Jane? Any word on her getting the program accredited?

Welcome. Really not many if any supplies needed depends on your school. Make sure you enroll in a Paramedic program as soon as possible.

First what is breat? Second wrong answer. Obviously it is C as that keeps a person from doing any thinking.

Congrats on the clinic. Wanted to say that on post that you let us know you opened but it wouldn't allow me not sure why. I know some PA students but they are not done till July. Sorry no help but I am happy for you. Did you let Dust know?

So if there's bleeding but no baby your not looking? That's bad patient care. No I did not give you a negative but I understand why someone did.

He posts on a Texas site every once and a while but have not seen him elsewhere.

Holy resurrection batman, to bad wasn't dust bringing it back.