OKparamurse
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So as the title states, I'm halfway through my 18 month paramedic program being provided through a local CC. As we recently reached the halfway point, I had a few thoughts, realizations, and questions I thought I'd share/ask to the members of EMTLife.
1. I've gained a lot of knowledge in the last 9-10 months. And I mean a lot, I really feel I've expanded my knowledge base considerably and now not only am beginning to understand the actions, but the reasoning behind the actions. However, I still feel like there's so much more I need to learn. Now I realize I am only halfway through, but I feel like I should know more. Is this common for paramedic students?
2. Cardiology is not near as hard as most paramedic students make it out to be. However, cardiology is not in any way easy or simple.
3. I miss sleep and my bed.
4. There's no doubt you should be sharp coming out of paramedic school, but how much knowledge did you really gain and retain? As opposed to years of experience in the field, taking CE's, conversations with other healthcare professionals, etc.
I guess my main question is, how confident should you be halfway through paramedic, at the end of paramedic school,
1. I've gained a lot of knowledge in the last 9-10 months. And I mean a lot, I really feel I've expanded my knowledge base considerably and now not only am beginning to understand the actions, but the reasoning behind the actions. However, I still feel like there's so much more I need to learn. Now I realize I am only halfway through, but I feel like I should know more. Is this common for paramedic students?
2. Cardiology is not near as hard as most paramedic students make it out to be. However, cardiology is not in any way easy or simple.
3. I miss sleep and my bed.
4. There's no doubt you should be sharp coming out of paramedic school, but how much knowledge did you really gain and retain? As opposed to years of experience in the field, taking CE's, conversations with other healthcare professionals, etc.
I guess my main question is, how confident should you be halfway through paramedic, at the end of paramedic school,