I'm 18 and in a Paramedic class. I have never had problems in the field, mostly I think because the guys who I work with are the guys who teach my class (or commanded by one of my teachers) and in the field they treat you with respect. I do get alot of jokes aimed at me about how young I am in class. "Your patient might not be comfortable telling you everything because you don't even look old enough to drive." I do have trouble getting respect outside of work. Nobody thinks I know what I'am talking about when I say something medical or try to help somebody. It is a little frustrating trying to help somebody who is bleeding saying "I'm an EMT do you need help? Your bleeding pretty bad." "NO, my brother in law is an EMT, I know what I'm doing"
as they stuff dirty brown paper towels into their cut while I am holding gause.
as they stuff dirty brown paper towels into their cut while I am holding gause.