But what I am saying is, don't choose EMS simply because it seems like an exciting way to "help" people. I don't even accept students if they can't come up with a better reason than that. That motivation wears thin pretty quickly, especially when you come to realize that you are truly "helping" very few people with anything more than a taxi ride. If you do EMS, do it because you think that the practice of medicine is simply the coolest, most intellectually stimulating thing you can think of to do with your life.
i've been interested in the medical field for some time. i've looked at the many options that are available to me and the ones that would best fit my interests and character. I want to be hands-on and have direct patient contact. i've always thought that you never know who could be in the ambulance going by...it could be your spouse, child, parent. and that person needs someone who is caring, focused and committed to doing all that they can for them to ensure the best outcome.
one of the best things about this area is that it is constantly changing...new ideas, new procedures, new protocol...there is always more that you can learn. i want a job that is both physically AND mentally challenging
I am thinking of doing a year or so as an emt and then going back for paramedic (a little experience is always nice). or, would you recommend to just go straight from one to the other?
i've been interested in the medical field for some time. i've looked at the many options that are available to me and the ones that would best fit my interests and character. I want to be hands-on and have direct patient contact. i've always thought that you never know who could be in the ambulance going by...it could be your spouse, child, parent. and that person needs someone who is caring, focused and committed to doing all that they can for them to ensure the best outcome.
one of the best things about this area is that it is constantly changing...new ideas, new procedures, new protocol...there is always more that you can learn. i want a job that is both physically AND mentally challenging
I am thinking of doing a year or so as an emt and then going back for paramedic (a little experience is always nice). or, would you recommend to just go straight from one to the other?