Anybody else a Paramedic!!!???

[Funniman250x]

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Hello everyone i'm new to the forum and I was just wondering if there are any other pre-med students or even current medical students who are Paramedics.

 

[Daedalus]

Check out the EMS forum here at SDN - http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forumdisplay.php?f=96

You'll find way more students who are EMTs (just due to the time commitment of paramedic school), but only a fraction of those that actually use their certification to work in EMS, unfortunately.

 

[Compass]

Are we referring to Paramedics as EMT-I/Ps, or EMTs in general? I know the media enjoys calling us all Paramedics.

 

[Daedalus]

^ better than "ambulance driver" 👍

 

[xanthomondo]

^ better than "ambulance driver" 👍

Today the ambulence driver, with all lights and sirens blaring, caused all of the cars to swerve off the road to get out of the way.

Where was it headed? The Taco Bell drive-through.

That has to be illegal.

 

[Medwell]

How does a person become an EMT in Florida? I tried searching on Google for a course, but the only one I found cost $4,000 and was only available to people who planned to become a firefighter afterwards.

 

[MedicFL]

Medwell pm me I am an Instructor in FL... I might be able to help you out..

 

[DeadCactus]

How does a person become an EMT in Florida? I tried searching on Google for a course, but the only one I found cost $4,000 and was only available to people who planned to become a firefighter afterwards.

Check local community colleges. Most have one for about $500-$750. Local ambulance services (eg AMR) may offer courses too...

Edit:

Or just use an SDN hook-up. 😛

 

[mic2377]

I don't believe you will find many here who are "real" EMS folks. Many pre-meds get their EMT-B cert, but it is definitely the minority that actually work in the field.

I am currently an EMT-I and was planning to take the medic class this upcoming fall, but I ended up getting into an SMP program.

I am currently trying to clear my ALS packet to be a released ALS provider - it takes a LONG time, especially in the county I work in. It takes a minimum of 75 calls, 5 intubations, 25 IV's w/80% first-stick success, etc. So, it isn't easy.

Good luck to all of you pursuing an EMS career - the cost is great, but so are the rewards.

 

[MedicFL]

I don't believe you will find many here who are "real" EMS folks. Many pre-meds get their EMT-B cert, but it is definitely the minority that actually work in the field.

I am currently an EMT-I and was planning to take the medic class this upcoming fall, but I ended up getting into an SMP program.

I am currently trying to clear my ALS packet to be a released ALS provider - it takes a LONG time, especially in the county I work in. It takes a minimum of 75 calls, 5 intubations, 25 IV's w/80% first-stick success, etc. So, it isn't easy.

Good luck to all of you pursuing an EMS career - the cost is great, but so are the rewards.

I bet to differ look at the Pre hospital forum, there are many many people who were in EMS for years and went on to become DOC's.

 

[Compass]

I love my job at the fire department. It's an adventure! 😀

 

[Daedalus]

I love my job at the fire department. It's an adventure! 😀

Enjoy it while you can - I worked EMS for 4 years in college, and now I really miss it. 🙁 Every time an ambulance goes by the library on its way to the ER, I am reminded of my pain lol

 

[mic2377]

Yeah, that is another perk of working in EMS. I have a blast hanging out with fire dudes, and unlike many EMS folks, I really do appreciate having them on the scene.

Plain and simple, it is alot of fun!

 

[McPoyle]

Been a full-time paramedic for the vast majority of the past 5 years, a basic for a few years prior to that. It was certainly the greatest job I could ever imagine having while being in school! I'll certainly miss pieces of it.

 

[Omni]

<-- EMT 🙂
CPR saves, helping olding people, saving kids, etc. etc. Excellent conversation starter, and chicks really dig them.
Even though I think I'm attractive, no chick has ever come to me and said "Can I have your number? Just incase I need your help?" I just want someone to say that to me (preferably a girl) so that I can say "9-1-1"

 

[spicedmanna]

Also, if you worked as a paramedic at an emergency 9-1-1 service, you'll possibly be able to run a code more fluidly during the start of your third year clinical rotations than a lot of folks at your same level.

 

[ronaldo23]

Yeah, that is another perk of working in EMS. I have a blast hanging out with fire dudes, and unlike many EMS folks, I really do appreciate having them on the scene.

Plain and simple, it is alot of fun!

Yeah I work my Fire Department too where most guys are EMT-Firefighters. Those guys are mad chill; even though I'm not trained in firefighting, I know most of the skills because of weekly training at the station.

 

[gardengnome]

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