Why do people choose to be paramedics?
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I'll match my stress level with a doctor or nurse any day of the week.  Grades also have nothing to do with it.  That's just insulting.\n\nI decided to be a paramedic for several reasons.  I had finished my bachelor's degree, and yes my grades were more than competitive to apply to medical school.  After college, I didn't like the idea of working behind a desk.  Also, I wanted a job where I could have a positive impact on people's lives.  I wanted to do something real.  I initially went towards being a fire fighter.  As a part of that, I had to take some emergency medical training.  During the training, I found that I loved emergency medicine.  The rest is history.  \n\nFalling into it is probably the most accurate answer for why people become paramedics, but I think it takes a special kind of person to stay a paramedic.  I've seen loads of medics who start and after a year quit because they can't handle the swings.  Paramedics are not ambulance drivers or doctor wanna be's.  Paramedics are trained professionals that chose to make a  career out of helping others.
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Okay, if you need a life-saving operation, who do you want to perform the operation -- an average kid who just barely made it through med school or someone who is extremely bright?\n\nOne more thing:  if everyone is educated, what happens to the jobs that require no education?  Who will perform them?\n\nHuman beings are unique.  We were never meant to be little robots, all in a row, all one like another.
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Human Resources, you get to help people, you need to read a lot to keep up with all the changes, write policies and proceedures, you get to work with people, and you help people further their careers. There are also a lot of times people have emotional and medical problems that your insurance company won't pay for and you get to help them get it paid for. You also have to act. Sometimes you have to interview candidates that you know aren't qualifed, but someone insist they be hired and you have to pretend like your considering them.\n\nAlso, if you decide latter you just want a job that pays lots more money you can transfer most all credit into a magement program.
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yes them and nurses, police and doctors \n\nthese people are there just to look after us \n\nIt blows me away that some one that kicks a ball or swings a bat or makes a move gets so much but people that save lives dont \n\nreally if famous people were not there would our lives be any less ---- try saying that about the others
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Pursuing a dangerous career but also very rewarding, the look on someones face when you've helped them retrieve their stolen goods, assist them in danger is priceless.\nI'm proud to be of assistance to my country and to protect all citizens anyway I can.
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Of coarse you will get attached to each patient.You can't be a good Doctor if you don't care for your patients. The attachment is what gives you the drive to want to help these kids get better from their illnesses.\nThere will be times when you won't be able to make everyone well and you will see things that will be hard on your emotions, however each time you will get stronger.\nThere are ups and downs to every career choice. I think being a Doctor is one of the most rewarding and I wish I could go back in time and choose that for my job.\n\nIf its in your heart to become a Doctor then go with that feeling and don't listen to negative feedback even from Family-\n\nGood Luck
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Jerry Springer...oops, that's not inspiring.  But I know when I watch a bunch of trailer trash on TV, I don't feel so bad about my life! lol  In all seriousness though, I'm an EMT and when I was working regularly on an ambulance, there were quite a few of my patients who were in terrible shape and it made me thankful that even tho I have to fight chronic pain every day due to my own medical condition, there's people out there that suffer alot more than I do.
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The market is dependant upon location.\nNo matter where you're at, EMT's are (and always will be) always needed.  The big factor is pay.  Basic EMT's don't get paid all that great.  In order to get paid better and in order to obtain a full time position you normally have to go to another level.  Either a Paramedic for pre-hospital or a nurse for in hospital.  EMT's will always be used and needed no matter where you're at but it's hard to live off of a basic EMT's pay.
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The biggest sacrifice is the time.One person can spend its time on vactioning on a beach or can go to the needy and poor to help them,not by giving money but using his experiance to teach them  how to improve their lives.One can do community work as an firefighter and save lives rather than going to nightclubs.Some doctors went to Kashmir to help earthquake victims and others remained at their job earning.so the decent thing fon a person to sacrifice his/her time to do social work.
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I think it is a very interesting and admirable job, but it is a lot of hard physical work.  Other than that, it would be on my list of careers, if I were to make a list of careers that I would want to do.\n\nI am not an EMT, but I work with a lot of them.\n     Pros :  Each day is different, and many times can be very exciting.\n             As first responder, you will have to rely on your skills and knowledge in many crisis situations.\n             \n     Cons:  People will use you as a Taxi to the hospital.\n            The EMTs I work with are on 24 hour shifts, so some days they can be working the full 24 hours.
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Because they want to be physiologist.  You can still get your point across with two sentences!  Keep it simple!
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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!
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Because we want someone who can take care of us...AND themselves.
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After having been in the same career for 15 years i eventualy began looking for something new and more fulfilling. The first question you have to ask is what interests me? once you answer that question the path becomes more clear. for me it was going from computer operations work to become an EMT. Once i decided that i wanted to know more about the field i threw myself into research, going to local fire departments, finding out about the training and what volunteer opportunities there are to get my feet wet. I have since been certified while still working at my current job, i volunteer with a rescue squad and do some volunteer work at a local emergency room at a hospital. i am working towards getting into the FD or a private ambualnce service but am content to keep my current job until an opportunity i like comes along. But you must ask yourself that first question.
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i guess i would just think of im trying to save these peoples lives. if it wasnt for EMT's i dont think i would be here right now. if it bothers you too much see a therapist, or talk to someone who your close to.
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THEY SAVE LIVES.  THEY ALSO ARE EYES AND EARS OF THE CITY. IF YOU WERE IN AN ACCIDENT WOULD IT NOT BE NICE IF AN AMBULANCE WAS THERE TO SAVE YOUR BUTT!!
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EMTs are Emergency Medical Technicians. They provide emergency care to sick and injured people in a pre-hospital environment. They work for private ambulance services, as county employees, on fire departments, and in hospitals. Youcan work on a voluntary basis or as a paid professional. It all depends on you and what you choose.\n\nWhen it comes to the education aspect of it, it varies. There are levels of EMT classification. Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic. Basic class usually take around 6-9 months. Intermediate is about the same, however you will be building on skills you already have at the Basic level. Paramedic class takes between 1-2 years. 2 years if you want an Associates Degree. \n\nAs an EMT you will be certified at the state level which will be handled through the school where you take the class. Then you need to be nationally registered. This is the big test. You pay out of pocket for this one and it is non-refundable (100 bucks I think). Its tough but if you made it through the classes without alot of trouble then you'll be fine. If you don't pass the first time you can take it up to 3 times in a year I believe. check out the website www.NREMT.org.\n\nI have been an EMT for 3 years and it is very rewarding. I hope you choose to go for it. Its hard work but worth ALL the effort. Good luck!