Should I do a no-experience Paramedic program straight out?

[medicRob]

I'd wager money that you're wrong. Many don't care about the specifics as long as it makes them feel and look cool

Actually, to complete both EMT-IV and Paramedic school, you are tested on drugs, their pharmacodynamics and kinetics, so I would wager that you are wrong.

 

[Sasha]

Actually, to complete both EMT-IV and Paramedic school, you are testing on drugs, their pharmacodynamics and kinetics, so I would wager that you are wrong.

They do that here, too... It's called cramming. They don't learn it, they just pass the test.

We have medics here I wouldn't trust with my enemy's neighbor's dogs.. But they still managed to pass a test without knowing anything.

 

[medic417]

I have to agree with Sasha on this one Rob. The majority just study enough to pass not enough to take the education to heart where they would actually retain it.

 

[Sasha]

I have to agree with Sasha on this one Rob. The majority just study enough to pass not enough to take the education to heart where they would actually retain it.

Of course you do. Remember, I only let you win once.

 

[MassEMT-B]

Give the kid a break, he's 17...

I took my class when I was 17. I did not think I knew everything and I still don't.

 

[Sasha]

I took my class when I was 17. I did not think I knew everything and I still don't.

I don't think you should ever be able to take the class at 17. 17 year olds are kids.

 

[medicRob]

I have to agree with Sasha on this one Rob. The majority just study enough to pass not enough to take the education to heart where they would actually retain it.

Well, you all know that I am quick to call out where EMS Education fails. However, I truly don't believe that 90% of EMTs and Medics don't know at least one fact about epinephrine beyond "You give it for anaphylaxis".

 

[Sasha]

Ok then.. "It makes your heart beat really fast"???

 

[MassEMT-B]

I don't think you should ever be able to take the class at 17. 17 year olds are kids.

I agree. I was second in my class. Most people at 17 aren't mature enough. I, unfortunately, was different because my father passed away when I was 9 and had to grow up a lot faster. My mom was a mess, and still kind of is, from his passing. Most of the people in the class were in their early 20's and I don't think some of them were mature enough for the class. They didn't study or read the chapters. While here I was, outlining every chapter, rereading every chapter multiple times. I did all this between High School. It is not for everyone but some people can do it.

 

[Sasha]

No offense, but everyone thinks they're different and better than the next person, the OP is a classic example of that.

 

[medicRob]

Ok then.. "It makes your heart beat really fast"???

How about it increases heart rate, dilates air passages, and originates in the adrenal medullae.

 

[Sasha]

How about it increases heart rate, dilates air passages, and originates in the adrenal medullae.

Yeah you're not going to get that from the average emt or medic

 

[medicRob]

Yeah you're not going to get that from the average emt or medic

Thank God TN EMT-IVs and Medics aren't average then..

 

[steveshurtleff]

I dearly hope that I never learn it all, and I also dearly hope that there is always someone nearby who knows more than I do.

 

[Sasha]

Thank God TN EMT-IVs and Medics aren't average then..

Everyone likes to think that about their area

 

[NomadicMedic]

OP, in a word, no. You need time as a basic, working with other basics and medics to learn the fine arts of humility and teamwork.

 

[medicRob]

Everyone likes to think that about their area

I've yet to meet a TN EMT-IV or Paramedic that could not tell me those facts about epinephrine when asked. Moreover, our EMT-IV (lowest level provider) spends 9 months in school as opposed to a lot of EMT-B's that only spend 6 weeks. As a matter of fact, the first responder program I attended all those years ago was 3 months long.

 

[Sasha]

OP, in a word, no. You need time as a basic, working with other basics and medics to learn the fine arts of humility and teamwork.

No you don't.

 

[Veneficus]

I didn't even know there was EMS competitions outside of the ones at Clincon.

I think JEMS sponsors a big one, but JEMS long since lost any credibility with me.

About the only thing they are a journal of is reducing EMS to the lowest denominator.

 

[DesertMedic66]

My vote is no. You seem extremely cocky and try to put yourself over everyone. You should go thru an EMT program where hopefully you will get "put in your place". If not then when you start working in the field you will get put there. I just turned 19 but I don't try to put myself above anyone (thanks to 5 years with the fire department).