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This is a welcome change in attitude compared to some young whippersnappers we get here. Cad - no offense taken with not wanting to give your location, I simply meant geographical location, not exact address, just so we are clear. But anywho, It sounds like you have this well in hand. I have a couple of free online courses you might want to take. Nothing great and earth shattering but they might help you sooth the EMS bug in you until you turn of age to take the class. http://theopenacademy.com/content/public-health-preparedness-and-emergency-response Anything on this website by the CDC - about half way down the page http://mphprogramslist.com/awesome-free-online-public-health-courses/ And everything from the university of Albany which is found directly below the CDC portion of the site. http://mphprogramslist.com/awesome-free-online-public-health-courses/ Paitent safety course as well http://www.who.int/patientsafety/research/online_course/en/index.html Scroll further down from the University of albany and find the area where the Universal Class is listed and choose a class there that peaks your interest. http://mphprogramslist.com/awesome-free-online-public-health-courses/ The website that I have mostly linked to has numerous online FREE course offerings, not nearly college level courses but courses that everyone can take and learn something. I think that University of Albany and the CDC pieces might really be of interest to you. I hope this helps.

and the patient should have been given the providers address so she could go beat her ass

I totally understand where you guys are coming from. I have seen people die but I know that what I have seen is nothing compared to what a lot of EMTs have seen. I just got back from another first aid class on top of the training I already have. As a homeschooled kid (until next year) opportunities both raise their heads and shy away from me depending on the way I can access them. It sounds like the library I work at is offering some CPR classes I may be able to volunteer in helping with. I've spoken with the local EMTs in my town (but our station is unmanned) and they are all willing to help me, whether to get a simple ride along or for career advice. I'm not trying to sound ignorant, arrogant, or rude in saying I really really want to do a ride along. I know that there are some things I shouldn't see at my age. And if the management at my local department agrees, then I can wait another year or two. Again I thank you all for the advice and I look forward to milking more out of you in the future! (Not that I need to, you're all so eager. Nice change)

It sometimes helps to elevate the head of the board. It just gives a slightly better view of the world, aiding balance and awareness of the world. Being able to see only the lights on the ceiling are disorienting to anybody

You won't find any female bias from us here. The females we have here have already beat it out of us and put us in our place.