Not sure about becoming an EMT

I will be done with my EMT-B in May and from what i have seen the best advice i can give is going through the class and through the clinical's is the only way anyone will know if they actually have what it takes or enjoy EMS. From what i have found the clinical's with the ambulance ride along time and the hospital time are what make or break some one and where they truly figure out if they are truly cut out for this profession. Once you get introduced to all the fun, nasty smelling odors and fluids that the human body produces and you get the chance to test your stomach.
But if you think you are interested in EMS then go for it! Whats the worst that can happen, if at least you will pick up some good skills to know and go on to figure out what u do want to do. You can either take a EMT-B class or at least i know in Michigan you can take an MFR first responder, one step under EMT-B. You will never know unless you just try, if you want something bad enough then anything is obtainable.
 
Ok... Listen, if you are not sure about becoming an EMT, think about it long and hard, my opinion is just that, it is an opinion. If I were in your situation I would go and speak with a few medics, EMT's, First responders etc... both 911 and transport. I know that is what you are doing here but it is a bit different if you speak to them in the first person. Being an EMT is 99% shear boredom and 1% balls to the wall terror. Its nothing like you see on TV. ( dont always believe everything on tv ), think about it... we deal with, drugs, disease, vomit,blood,feces, aggressive people, DEATH, and thats just the tip of the iceburg.. BUT, if you truly feel like you are making a difference in at least one persons life, no matter if it is a terrible MVA or going to a little old ladies house @ 2 a.m. because she just needs company since her husband passed and just needs some companionship... then in my opinion go for it.
 
VentMedic said:
Those who are there to help someone through a medical situation and know that it will be a life changing event for that person rarely say "cool". There are many, many different healthcare professionals who do what you have just described that view it as being a caregiver and not as a hero.

I guess the Canadian system is lacking a little in their Paramedic education afterall.
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One idiot does not a bad system make.
 
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