What to do after paramedic school?

[canardroti]

In terms of education/ career, what's the next step? ( in so Cal)
Let's say FF/PM is not viable anymore, I'm contemplating furthering my education but I'm not sure where to go from here. I don't want to be a RN ( much respect to them though) and I don't want to be stuck in a box all day either. What are my options? thanks

 

[DesertMedic66]

Event medical, theme parks, cruise ships, HEMS, ER tech, and teaching. Those are the only ones that come to mind immediately.

 

[canardroti]

Thank you for the reply.

 

[rescue1]

PA or MD/DO? Respiratory therapist? Emergency department medics can make more money and it's definitely easier on the back than being on the road.

Why not RN? It's a solid gig and you can always go back and get your NP or CRNA. Plus you're pretty attractive for helicopter/critical care stuff as an RN/medic.

 

[Gurby]

Go to medical school...

 

[PotatoMedic]

Go to medical school...

I'm thinking about it. But debt and my wife are the current obstacles. Debt is a simple fix and I'm hoping in the time to fix that I can convince my wife.

 

[NomadicMedic]

FP-C and move out of California.

 

[FNGperpetual]

I've been considering medical school for about a month now.

https://www.aamc.org/ has a wealth of information.

 

[FNGperpetual]

On a side note.

FP-C, ACLS, TCCC, PHTLS, PALS

Additional certificates to make qualified to work HSE Off Shore, Remote Medical, "Vessel Medic"

I hear Flight Medic in Quatar make 100k per year. I like the idea of working off shore or a remote location for a month or 2 and then having a month or 2 off to go play in the sand. See the world.