Tiff

I am just as concerned about this as the OP.. I am "green" as well. My problem is I do not have the option to work in the field before I get my paramedic. I got my basic certification and moved directly toward my paramedic classes (in class now). I am a single mom in a program that provides housing for single mothers as long as we are in college, kind of like a dorm. I do not feel I could make enough money to support my kids alone only having my basic cert. I am very worried about whether or not I will be good in the field, but I do have MANY hrs in clinicals from basic, which started last August, to Paramedic, which ends in December. The paramedics I "shadow" actually let me be lead on the calls now that I am done with Intermediate. I pray I am the best I can be but I know I will still have a lot to learn and only experience will teach me. I would have liked to work in the field before getting my Paramedic cert, but that was not in the cards. Is it possible to be a decent medic and not have the field experience?

I'm pretty sure they are talking about training from them not a school.. I am in a school, do clinicals and the awful skills testing. Gotta love learning how to intubate a dummy with a fixed little puffy tongue instead of a dummy with a more true to life tongue.. they get their "on the job training" instead of skills lab..

Thank you Jim, it has been a long road but I am ready to be done. I am nervous to be in the real world, but I guess that is normal. I just pray I retain as much of this as possible!

That is TOO funny!! are we talking about Huntsville or one of the smaller places??

I'm still a newbie to this site AND the world of EMT.. I graduate with my AAS - Paramedic in December 2011.. I'm excited, but I'm nervous about finding a job. I am in East Texas right now but as soon as I graduate I will be in the DFW area and was hoping some of you guys could help me learn how to apply to the different companies and wondering which ones require a dual cert. All help is appreciated! Tiff

What City/ company in East Tx?

thank you guys!! I am in the paramedic program and we are just starting pharmacology.. I'm sure I will have MANY questions.. Can't wait to get to know the group!

Thanks guys.. I appreciate the welcome.. Yes, all my parts are from TX.. I'm in East Tx right now but will be going back to Dallas hopefully in January or Feb.

Hello! I'm a Paramedic student from texas. I have my EMT-I certificate but have not taken the NREMT exam yet. I appreciate advice from the veterans in the field. I know I have alot to learn outside the classroom.. Hope to make some new friends

<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hutNiEckD10" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> I happen to find this one hilarious..