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[EMTSTUDENT25]

Thats pretty much the rundown, however, I believe you need to look at things way. EMT's are trained to do a job just like Paramedics are trained to do a MORE SKILLED job, no need to downplay emts training, its not our fault that we get the training we do, thats the way the system works. If our training was more intense and detailed we would be medics too, no?

As a basic pre hospital care provider we are at the mercy of our hiring agencies and higher trained/experienced EMTs/medics to help mold us to become stronger basic care providers.

Sad to have to make this disclaimer however...not trying to argue, just my view on the matter.

 

[EMT-23]

well i heard in dec or jan of this year they are changing the paramedic course to a 2 year programs. (thats what I heard, but not sure) Im not saying its a good thing or a bad thing...but im just saying that you should not wait to gain 4 years of experience...I would jump in as soon as you get the opportunity...no offense or anything but in 4 years you dont know what position you will be in...you could be married and having a kid and miss the opportunity to go to medic school cuz you will be paying for diapers...if you go to college and complete your bachelors and wait 4 years to go to school for your masters, would it make sense to you? well not to me...so always strive to gain your knowledge continuously...

work hard as hell now and then enjoy the fruits later of your hard work...

 

[STXmedic]

Thats pretty much the rundown, however, I believe you need to look at things way. EMT's are trained to do a job just like Paramedics are trained to do a MORE SKILLED job, no need to downplay emts training, its not our fault that we get the training we do, thats the way the system works. If our training was more intense and detailed we would be medics too, no?

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If you went through medic school, then yes, you would be a medic too. Not quite sure what you're getting at here. Nobody is "downplaying" an EMTs training, the course and curriculum is weak. As usal said (paraphrasing here), it gives you a superficial look at healthcare and teaches you when to drive faster. That's the EMT course. If you want more than that, go to Medic/RN/RT/whatever school.