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So today I submitted my resume', NR card, and application for a well known company in Detroit, MI. As I was taking the pre-employment test I had my fair share of Paramedic and AEMT questions. I was taking back by them, lol. Never seen some of the stuff before in EMT class. But they grade the test on a curve so I guess all should be well.

Do you feel that it gives the applier a fair chance if they are a EMT and doing Paramedic questions?

How are the pre-employment test where you are located?

Thanks ParamedicMike. I have had time to think and thought when my children are born, it would be a cool experience to know what their father has done over the years.

Don't know if this is the correct forum/thread for this topic but couldn't find one that fits its just right.

So I received my "NREMT" patch and it's nice and all but I don't have the slightest idea what to do with it besides keep it in it's envelope.

What are patches for and why do some trade them like Pokemon cards?

Is it just something like a keepsake to show how far one has come through their career?

Thanks.

Eric C.

I am not intending to knock you long term plan but the idea of needing experience as an EMT to be a good medic is a bunk filled fallacy.

If you want to be a paramedic don't waste your time working a BLS unit go ahead and become a medic, unless of course you enjoy earning less money and being a "bag man" for a medic. You will learn very little as a basic that you will not learn anyway i while becoming a medic.

I enjoyed Tac Med very much. It is kind a fun course but unless you live in a crime infested area you probably will not use it much.

Detroit, MI. Does that classify as a crime infested area? lol

Thanks no offense taken. I hear everything you said. I was going to jump into it at first but didnt have $5,000 just laying around.

My opinions (bear in mind that I haven't been active in the field in a couple of years):

Definitely not that one.

The best advice is to start working for credits towards a degree, if it's financially / logistically possible. EMS has a horrible tendency towards weekend certification courses, like ACLS, PALS, PEPP, NRP, ITLS, PHTLS, AMLS, GEMS, PPC, AHLS, ABLS, or for that matter the CCEMTP program, that does nothing to advance the profession, and risks turning us into a bunch of badge-collecting boy scouts.

Basic EMT training is so short that you probably can get some value from some of these courses, but I doubt any of them would really add to your employability, although this may vary based on where you're working. When I was an EMT I held an ITLS (at the time, BTLS) cert that the local employers wanted people to have. Most of these courses you could probably extract a large percentage of the benefit from by just purchasing a cheap second hand copy of the most recent textbook.

* Reading an ACLS or PALS text, particularly the cardiac arrest sections might make you more useful to a paramedic partner during a code. The AHA (or local organisation), tend not to certify BLS providers. The course requires some very basic ECG skills.

* NRP isn't a bad course. It's very simple, and very short, and almost all of it is BLS applicable. It also covers a very low frequency skillset, i.e. the resuscitation of newborns, that you may only use a few times in your career. Really, these low frequency skillsets are the ones we probably should be prioritising for refreshers, because most of the other stuff you do fairly regularly.

* I thought PEPP was an ok course for BLS. It introduces a simple method for assessing pediatric patients, that would probably give you more confidence if this is an area where you're lacking in comfort/experience.

* The best choice of all, might actually be some sort of driving course like CEVO or NAPD. Most employers don't want you wrapping a vehicle around a pole, and you certainly don't want that either.

In Michigan from what I am hearing is when you get hired they send you through the CEVO course.

I was looking into a ECG course. I know for sure that would help further my knowledge right now if I am not in Paramedic school.

I haven't actually started working as an EMT yet. I just recently passed NR friday and have been applying for jobs in my area. I will be pursuing Paramedic in the next few years after I gain experience and more skill. I don't want to go in blind.

I agree with taking A&P classes this fall semester.

I was wondering more along the lines of different certifications that will further my career, besides Paramedic right now. Like what additional courses for the EMS would be considered a plus to have for a person in EMS and to have on ones resume. Like EMT-Tactical for instance.

Thanks for all the insight. As it is hard for me to reply to every from my phone, its a pos.

Truly appreciate it.

What is some additional training for the EMT Basic level that could be taken?

(without getting into Paramedic schooling so soon.)

Or if someone could point me in the right direction.

Thank you.

My thing would be what would my resume consist of when I have only worked construction and warehousing jobs in the past with no significance of EMS. Any ideas?

I have a two family members who are EMTs we are located in Detroit, Michigan and they both work for a pretty big hospital (DMC) here so I know once I get my license I will try to get into where they are.

I am just excited to start, hope I do not have to wait more than 2 weeks for my state license to come in the mail once I send it off. I think I may still do some practice test in the mean time and read over the diabetic chapter a little bit more because when I did my ambulance ride along I remember we ran about 5 calls and 3 were diabetic emergencies.

Thanks for your input.

I'd take the first picture please!!! ha

I passed my NREMT on Friday and I have to send out for my state license (which will probably be tomorrow since banks are closed) what is something that you guys think I should be doing, or that you all did after passing NR. Should I stay fresh on my skills?

I have no clue what the interview process is like, any one care to put some insight as to what it may be like.

I never even learned about inDIANA in grade school. Mjust've not been that important.

Nice to meet you all.

Hmmm, I wonder have I ever ran into you @ the Health Link building in Taylor. I had a EMT-B course there May-July of last year.

Greetings, the names Eric.

Any of you guys here on this site?

What service do you work for?

This came to my email Ruff and my heart sank. Glad to hear your baby girl is doing better than she initially was this morning.

You are in my prayers.

Thanks Mike.

Not actually on the job.

Does anyone workout and find it to be a benefit on the job?

Maybe my words should not have included "vent". I just needed to tell my story to someone and get some feed back to boost my moral.

I think I just have to get used to people onI tjis site not being so hell-bent on crushing peoples dreams like others do, that's all.

I do appreciate your response, though my post did seem "desperate" though it wasn't intended on being a "please I want attention" post by any means.

Thanks bud.

Anyone care to listen to me vent?

I prefer a PM.

Just wish I had someone to just listen and talk to who'd understand, besides my girlfriend.

You all know the NR "scoring" system (above passing, near passing, and below passing) if someone who took the test and has a "near passing" in a subject area would they pass, or is that considered unsuccessful?

That confuses me, just would like to understand that.

Reviewing your information is good, but understanding how the NR exam is written may also be of some help?

I've posted somewhere here before, but this is my take on the exam:

1. Schedule the test for when you are at your best.
   
2. Get a good nights sleep the evening before. No partying...no booze...etc.
   
3. As is always suggested, eat a good, solid, protein based meal prior to going in.
   
4. Go in with confidence.
   
5. As you begin the test, read each question thoroughly.
   
6. Then, read each answer thoroughly. You can usually throw out two answers pretty quickly.
   
7. Between the remaining two options, reread the question to determine exactly what it is they are looking for. Was it the MOST or the LEAST...was it NOT? Sometimes these words can trip you up.
   
8. As you look to respond, think about what you learned and in what order. Remember your ABCs.
   
9. Don't make it harder than it is.
   
10. And, understand your test anxieties and figure out how to get around them. You know they exist...you can't not take the test...so you'll have to work this one out on your own.
    

I hope this is what you are looking for. If not, be more specific and we will see what we can do.

Toni

I do appreciate your advice.

My mind wonders also while taking test and I dont understand why in the world I couldn't eat a mint/gum while taking NR, lol. It's like prison!!!

You know Toni when I took my basic we had a guy come in and teach us that, and I use it still. He claimed that it raised class score averages by around 14%, though I have no idea how he came up with that number.

And I have certainly found all of that advice to be true. In multiple choice there almost always, maybe always, a 'throw away' and a, in his words, 'distracter.' Uncover them and you are down to 50/50.

I truly believe that freaking out is what causes most failed tests. You have to remember that it is a terribly simple test. Look at the people that you've seen that have taken it an passed. There are a lot of chuckleheads in that group, right?

Relax Brother. You're only going to use a small amount of the time available to take the test...you practically have all day.

You got ridiculed at the other site? I've never known of that to be a very hardcore site, though I've not been there more than once or twice in the last several years...maybe they've sacked up since then..

Dwayne

Thanks!

I freak out during test even in secondary education.

I am trying to get over this test anxiety as best as I can.

YES! At that site they have to somehow, someway think they are above you if they passed NR and you have yet too.

So I found my way to this site, seems mellow and A LOT more helpful.

Hello, thank you!

My question would have to be what should I do more fluently to prepare for the test, as I do not test that well, and I have already taken the NREMT and was unsuccessful so I know what type of question I am to expect.

Right now I am doing a test booklet, exactly like the NREMT. Reviewing my classroom booklet.

Thank you.

I recently came over from www.emtlife.com and I have been having questions regarding the NREMT-B and all I get over there is the opportunity to be belittled, disrespected and embarrassed when all I asked for was a little advice/help/pointers about taking the NR.

So, I know this may be a repost, but I am just looking for answers right now.

Thanks in advance!