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LMAO! This is great! I emailed it to everyone I know.

AWESOME!!!

I'm actually taking A & P this winter (2011). I need a math class and chemistry before I can apply to the Rad. Technologist program itself, then I'm taking A & P while I'm on the waiting list. I'll be registering for the EMT-B course during the Spring 2012 semester. Edit: I'm taking Medical Terminology in the winter as well.

Heck yeah he was. Always bet on black!

Haha! That sounds like something my Grandma would write. She's mean as a bulldog when it comes to her finances.

Thanks for the reply, Dust. I appreciate the honesty. I believe I'll stay at my current job and enroll in the EMT-B class anyways, even if I can't find a worthwhile EMS position in my area. As an EMT-B, I'll at least have some valuable knowledge and training that I wouldn't have had otherwise. Plus, I don't plan to stay in this area permanently, so chances are I can find myself in a region where the EMS system is better developed. Thanks again for the advice.

This is my situation... I live in Los Angeles County (city of West Covina) and am enrolling in the Fall 2011 EMT-B course at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt.SAC). My major at Mt.SAC is Radiologic Technology. This program has a three year waiting list. I plan to get my EMT-B certification and seek work in the EMS field while I finish my prerequisites and general ed. classes that are needed to fulfill the Associate's Degree requirements for the Rad Tech program. I currently live with my 80 year-old grandmother (who was living alone prior to my moving in) to help her around the house, take her to doctor's appts., etc. In exchange, she charges me ridiculously cheap rent ($200/mon!). Based on these two factors, I will be limited to seeking work in my area or close by. From the information I've gleaned by reviewing other forum posts, I realize that working in the EMS field while going to school will be difficult at best. However, I'm still relatively young, single, and have no children; therefore I have no other factors demanding my time other than work, school, and driving Grams to her doctor for the occasional appointment. In addition, in no way whatsoever do I plan to earn my EMT-B certification with the SOLE INTENTION of playing "ambulance driver" for a little bit while I finish school. I read a post stating that in LAC, unfortunately, more often than not the Non fire-based EMS simply provide transport for the Fire Department EMS (please correct me if I'm wrong). If this is the case for EMT-B's in my area, then so be it. Such is the nature of the beast. I just wanted to make it clear that I have the utmost respect for EMS on all levels, and that I do not view the EMT-B as a trivial position. Even after I finish my radiologic technologist program I fully intend to keep my EMT certification valid through any means available (volly shifts, etc.). I also plan to continue my EMS education by applying to medic school as soon as possible, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. These are my questions... For my area, would it be better to pursue a fire-based EMT position or a Non fire-based position? Which of the above stated positions would be better suited for me (being a part-time student and all)? In closing, regarding school and work, I am one stubborn S.O.B. that will not shy away from a challenge. No matter how daunting. Now matter how impossible. If there's even the slightest chance for success I will take that chance and give it my all. I make this post seeking the truth in this situation (no matter how ugly that truth might be). Based on other posts I've seen while browsing this forum, I would expect nothing less from you qualified ladies and gentlemen. Any and all advice/questions regarding this matter will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time!

Perhaps she had a go with Jacob? They can go on Maury and sort out who the real baby's daddy is. EDIT: for grammar.

Its a shame that these and all the other situations originally posted happen all too often nowadays. Sometimes we can be pretty stupid. Of course, we are only human after all. P.S. If I'm not mistaken, the middle school did away with "swats" a year or two after my experience. I'm not sure about the H.S. and the "boxing". They've probably put a stop to that by now as well.

Wow. Sure would hate to have been on the receiving end of THAT ass-chewing. I'll be sure to remember to focus on the obvious trauma AND remember to perform a full assessment; learning from said crew's mistakes. Being a student, info like this helps a lot. Thanks, island! @ OP: I currently work at a call center and have had a few occasions of mistaking a caller's gender, although its different because all I hear is their voice. Now we're trained to address all our clients by their first-names, however, so we won't offend by mistake.

Haha! Awesome.

Thanks! It just so happens that my cousin is the one that turned me on to the RT program. He's really enjoys his job and after researching the profession I believe that it'll be a good fit for me as well. I have a long road ahead of me and I can't wait to start my EMT-B program.

Hello all! I'm currently enrolled in a community college in my area, taking pre-reqs and general ed classes for my AD program as a radiologic technologist. However, my program has a 3 year waiting list so I decided to enroll in the EMT-B program while I'm waiting. I plan to continue on to get my Paramedic license as well. I figure that any experience in the medical field will be helpful in the long run (For example, learning to start IVs for contrast MRIs, etc.). I also fully intend to keep my EMS certification current even after I finish the Rad Tech program. The extra marketability of having multiple degrees/certifications isn't gonna hurt either. I'm glad that I found this site. There's a wealth of information that's going to help me on my path to becoming a Paramedic. Thanks, and have a good one!