In order to become an EMT or a paramedic, there are four (4) major steps that you will need to complete, which may vary from state to state. In California you must: Meet the eligibility requirements and prerequisites for attending an EMT or paramedic course.
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BID, also b.i.d. or BD, is a medical abbreviation for bis in die, meaning to give medication twice a day. TID, also t.i.d., is a medical abbreviation for ter in die, meaning to give medication three times a day. QID also q.i.d, is a medical abbreviation which means to give the medication four times a day. PRN is a medical abbreviation for pro re nata, meaning to give medication as the situation demands or according to need. Qxh or Qxd once every x hours or once every x days. More abbreviations here. Notes at the link above offer a good formula for calculating changing the number of times a day dosing.