Hey y'all! I'm starting out my journey in prehospital care by getting my emt-b this summer and I'm wanting to immediately start testing and using my knowledge and skills in the field after I'm certified. If anyone can recommend a good EMS to volunteer with (or even work part-time) that's in the greater Houston area I would much appreciate it!
Also do you think that it's an advantage to have field experience before getting the emt-i training? I've been working in the healthcare field for 4 years, and i've been a nursing student off and on (long story) so I have a good working knowledge of a&p, some pharm, BSI, patient care, vitals, IVs, basic assement, basic ekg interpretation, etc. I'm just wondering if I should start getting some experience running calls before even enrolling in emt-i courses.
Last question: how does pre-hospital care compare to the critical care area? I've been working in the ICU for several months and I've heard several people say that it will be great experience when I go on to get my emt-p and beyond. What exactly does that mean? Is it similar to what medics do in field?
Thanks!
Also do you think that it's an advantage to have field experience before getting the emt-i training? I've been working in the healthcare field for 4 years, and i've been a nursing student off and on (long story) so I have a good working knowledge of a&p, some pharm, BSI, patient care, vitals, IVs, basic assement, basic ekg interpretation, etc. I'm just wondering if I should start getting some experience running calls before even enrolling in emt-i courses.
Last question: how does pre-hospital care compare to the critical care area? I've been working in the ICU for several months and I've heard several people say that it will be great experience when I go on to get my emt-p and beyond. What exactly does that mean? Is it similar to what medics do in field?
Thanks!