Do you think I would make a good paramedic?
485230
I use to be an EMT, started at the age of 18. I'm still in medicine, just a different aspect. It's not for everyone. I loved being in the emergency room but I really didn't care for running the field in the ambulance. It's a lot of long hours, emotional ups and downs and it's nothing like they portray it on television.  As far as reacting to an emergency situation, the training kicks in and you react like you need to. We call it tunneling.. which also has side effects as you're so intense on a patient that you can miss what's going on around you. Some days, you may have one or two calls. Some days you may never stop!\n\nIf you're really not sure this is the field for you, contact your local fire department or ambulance service and see if you can arrange a ride along. \n\nAnother thing, I noticed your avatar is a of a woman... just remember that it's still a boy's world in the field. If you can't play with the boys and keep up, then you might want to focus your energies on a career in a more controlled environment like an ER or urgent care center.\n\nOh yeah... you get a really warped sense of humor working in the field. But you meet a lot of good people too. Good luck!
460507
I'd say that's a great idea. God gave you a talent to use. Don't hide it, use it. That's being a good steward with Gods property. You have a chance to help those in need. Go for it. Give God the credit, and He will bless your business and help it grow.
529003
Hey,\nMy ambition in life is to become a Police Officer! It has been same for the past 8 years. (I'm 16) It used to be the whole gun and power dilemma. As the years past by, I started to respect Police Officers for who they are. Their presence makes me bulletproof...\n\n I was in my first car accident months ago. I met my Hero, who is a Paramedic. He told me “It’s all right you still have a pretty face.” Then he was gone. Just like that, before I could say 'Thank-you'. He left me enough courage and strength to last me the rest of my life. I'll always be thank-full for his presence, which I was blessed with, despite the stitches of my forehead. He told me his first name and with only that I'm a struggling teenager on the search for my Hero for the past 5 months. Just to say thanks and let him know he's my Hero. His brilliant sparkling eyes, warm sweet smile as he held my face his hands covering my face, I can never forget. His words are still fresh in my mind. Just a Thank-you I need to say. \nI've learnt a lot. I think I found myself; I met people I never dared to talk to (Police Officers, Firefighters) b/c they make my knees feel weak and my heart drop low. I've admired them since age 8, and now they tell me they’re proud of me. Wow! My Hero has changed me, he's opened locked doors for me in my life, and so he was my key. I don't know what I'll say if I find him, I'm speechless, I think I'll hug him tight and tell him I can trust him with my life... \nI want to be a good daughter, sister, friend and stranger. \nI have so many problems in life to clear yet my world remains beautiful through my eyes. There's so much more to see, pros and cons - it's life. It's not going to change for me, so I'm going to change it. I just want to be someone who can help... Thanks!\n\nWarm Regards! \nHidden4eternity
31419
that depends...are you any good?
830799
Try joining St.John ambulance first. Thay will train you in first aid, and you will find out if you like dealing with emergencies. It will also give your CV an edge. You need to apply to your local nhs ambulance trust, and you need to be 21 or over and have a clean driving licence and 5 or more GCSE's (grade C or better) to apply to be an ambulance technician.\n\nWhen you have been a technician for a year, you can apply to train as a paramedic.
400447
You have very good reason to run to emergency.Don't think your crazy.If anyone does who cares it's your life and body not theirs.If your not feeling comfortable with the Doctors please see some more.Don't wait and worry what they may think.Their are some very good Doctors and some who are not.I sure hope you get better care."GOD BLESS YOU"
587010
.MY  hat   goes  of  to  you  4  taking  that step. YOU  will  be  well  needed  in  the future.  Further  more  all  your  talents  will  come in  handy .  GOOD  LUCK ! ! !
669562
I was a volunteer Firefighter/ETT for awhile and my first medical response was an auto accident victim. I went to the hospital to meet the ambulance and help offload the patient and give the EMTs some support. The ambulance arrived, the rear doors opened, and I was stunned at what I saw. But the training kicked in immediately.\nWe transferred the patient to the emergency room and everyone did everything they could. There was no hope.\nI still remember giving chest compressions and looking unto the patient's brown eyes and praying "God help us help this man".\nThe doctor told me to stop compressions and I felt so helpless. It was over.\nI didn't sleep that night. I still see his eyes.\nYou won't forget what you saw. But your neighbor is gone.\nYou're okay, you're safe. Just cherish and appreciate life.
1157743
I think that's a great idea.  Sure, it'd mean a bit more in taxes, but First Aid and CPR are worth the money, and basic living skills may even save money in the long run by helping out people who aren't well-off stay off welfare and medicaid.
973884
Paramedic classes vary from one to two years, even if you have a bachelor's. Since  you already have a degree, you don't need the two year course (that results in an associate's degree). The one year "certificate" course will do just fine. My paramedic training took about one year, including the EMT-Basic prerequisite class, but exclusive of the three month internship. At the school I went to, classes were full time (M-F 6pm to 11pm) for two months, and part time (W-F 6pm to 11pm + one Saturday a month) for the rest of school. We were also required to do clinical rotations (16 hours a week throughout school) and then, of course, there's the internship at the end (riding along as third crew member on an ambulance for three months). Expect it to take about a year and a half, including the prerequisite class and the internship. \n\nThe job market is good; there's always someone hiring. The pay leaves much to be desired, unless you can get on with a fire department as a firefighter/paramedic. From what I've seen, the industry average is from 10-20 an hour, depending on where you work. Private ambulance services pay less (AMR, Rural/Metro), and the fire departments pay the most (of course, you have to be a firefighter to get those jobs). Hospital based or municipality based services pay somewhere in between. \n\nGood points: You get to drive fast, and save lives! It's a blast, really. The other day, I got to intubate a person who's heart had stopped beating, perform CPR, start an IV line, and give medications in the hopes of restarting his heart. How cool is that? Unfortunately, most days are pretty mundane. Nursing home transfers, people calling 911 for a cut toe (no kidding) and that kind of stuff makes up most of the average day. \n\nOther good points: The schedule, which can either suck or be wonderful, depending on your point of view. I work one 24 hour shift, and then I get 48 hours off. I love it; it gives me a two day weekend every third day, but some people just can't get used to being woken up at all hours of the night for emergency calls. If you can't, you can usually find services that offer 8 hour or 12 hour shifts, too.\n \nBad points: There's really no future in this job. Once you get to be a paramedic, you can either move up into management, or teach paramedicine, but that's about it. There's other jobs that you can get with your paramedic qualifications (blood bank technician, medical assistant, ER technician, flight paramedic) but they really don't pay much more, if they pay more at all. Out of the 20 or so paramedics I know, at least 5 are pursuing other education, such as nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, etc. It's a wonderful job, but the backbreaking work can get to you after awhile, and most paramedics move on to other areas of  medicine. The average paramedic works in the field for 7 years before they move on. The burnout rate is pretty high, and it's just a lot of stress to put up with day in, and day out. \n\nThat brings me to the other bad point: Backbreaking work. Patients are heavy, and the stretcher itself weighs about 100 lbs. Usually it's just you and your partner, too. If the patient is exceptionally heavy (over 300 lbs) you can call another ambulance for lift assistance, but otherwise, you're on your own. In the service I work with, we are fortunate enough to have the fire department come out on every emergency call, so the lifting divided among all of us. Most services aren't that lucky. I know many paramedics who had to leave the field due to debilitating back injuries. You can minimize the risk by staying in shape and learning proper lifting technique, but the risk is still very much there.\n\nOne other bad point, which I aready sort of covered: The stress. It gets to you after awhile. I've had nightmares of intubations I was unable to get, of patients I could not save. You learn to deal with
803105
There is a massive nurse shortage in the UK.  If you became a nurse it would afford you much oppurtunity.  Many people leave the country if they can pay for it because there isn't enough nurses.  Nurses work all sorts of shift so you there would be a good chance that you could find one that fits you perfectly.  Also a nurse gets the chance to study different forms of medicine from working with old or very young to even learning the world of surgery and become a medical techinical field.  A paramedic does have its perks but I would sugguest becoming a nurse.  The choice is and always will be in your hands.  Good luck.
968832
If I had a position available for a "Phlembotomist" you would be my first choice......hold in there big guy your time will come.
906830
I love it you would make a good poet or writer. God bless you! :)
177072
it depends on the music you are going to use and what skills you are good at. if you put them in a routine then you should be good.
138022
OK... Let me understand what you're asking...\n\nYou want to become a Medical Doctor, and provide highly skilled medical care to real human beings, and you're seeking advice for important career information on this forum?  \n\nGod help us all if this fool ever gets close to a hospital!
212728
Only you can gauge what will work but with your desire and education and some sacrifice it sounds like you would be a benefit to your first choice.  Sacrifice being the key word. EMS is a great base knowledge for your specialty.  Good luck, God Bless and ask him.
359694
no !theres a lot more to it than taking care of someone.find out if he respects you and wants to listen to you.make sure he is;nt someone who needs to rescue people