BossyCow
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I hate to do something so radical as to get back to the original topic. But can we address the specific about business ethics without turning it into fuel in the great educational debate or the volly paid wars?
I have experience both in EMS and in the non-medical business field. I also have extensive experience with high school kids in general. The problem is not unique to EMS. I've seen kids come in for job interviews in flip flops and with gum in their mouths. Asked to fill out an application and they don't have a pen, take cell phone calls while waiting for their appointment and generally give the over all impression that they don't really care to work there.
Office courtesy, office attire, professional demeanor should be taught as part of a high school curriculum. The idea that we have to teach people how to be mature in EMS because that's the only place its needed is ludicrous. This is not an EMS skill and should be a part of basic maturity and socially acceptable behavior.
The idea that this should be included in EMS education is a very very sad thought to me. I would expect that someone entering any kind of a skills training or career educational path should already have a basic understanding of how to be a mature adult. But if I'm wrong, I'm sure someone will set me straight!
I have experience both in EMS and in the non-medical business field. I also have extensive experience with high school kids in general. The problem is not unique to EMS. I've seen kids come in for job interviews in flip flops and with gum in their mouths. Asked to fill out an application and they don't have a pen, take cell phone calls while waiting for their appointment and generally give the over all impression that they don't really care to work there.
Office courtesy, office attire, professional demeanor should be taught as part of a high school curriculum. The idea that we have to teach people how to be mature in EMS because that's the only place its needed is ludicrous. This is not an EMS skill and should be a part of basic maturity and socially acceptable behavior.
The idea that this should be included in EMS education is a very very sad thought to me. I would expect that someone entering any kind of a skills training or career educational path should already have a basic understanding of how to be a mature adult. But if I'm wrong, I'm sure someone will set me straight!
