Hey everyone, I had a question about DQs in the EMS field. I'm a combat vet, recently separated from the military with an honorable discharge but for about 10 months or so I was taking low doses of citalopram and ambien following my first deployment. I was never admitted to any psych ward and I've never harmed myself or had suicidal thoughts. My primary problem was getting sleep; my doctor never diagnosed me with depression- he simply suggested I take an SSRI to assist my sleeping pattern due to combat related anxiety. It never stopped me from doing my job or anything, just had a rough patch in my younger years. Now I'm a civilian and EMT-B certified and concerned this could be detrimental to my future career in EMS (I hope to work as an EMTB and work towards my paramedic), possibly taking a fire department route at some point. Is this cause for concern? I'm aware ADA and HIPAA should help, but I'm just trying to think about any issues I may come across. And before I'm told I need to be comfortable with the stressors of dead bodies, blood and gore, etc- I got a good grip on it over my time in service and it's been dealt with in the past and treated accordingly. I've had no problems with death in my 2nd or 3rd combat trips.
TLDR: Is a brief hx of antidepressant reason to not be hired as an EMTB/P?
TLDR: Is a brief hx of antidepressant reason to not be hired as an EMTB/P?