Personal Interests of Connie

In the recent days I've been thinking a lot about what I want to do - and I always liked the medical field but I don't think i have the time and self motivation to go for something like a doctor. However, there are alternatives to the long 8-12 year devotion to school such as becoming a paramedic, or even an EMT.

The reason I think becoming an EMT would satisfy my personal needs because I would do the one thing I've always wanted to do: help people in need. The reason why I think working as an EMT is more satisfying than working as a doctor is because EMTs are first to response (along with paramedics) in case of an emergency, and often times the patient's life is in their hands.

I think this type of work would be very rewarding for me, and I'm sure anyone already doing it get the satisfaction of saving lives and serving the community. There are many colleges and universities that offer easy EMT certification. I think taking summer classes would be really nice since it only takes 100-120 hours to receive the most basic EMT certificate.

There are many EMT jobs that are available for basic EMTs, and there's always room to advance to either a higher level of EMT or a paramedic.

What do EMTs Do?

In a nutshell, EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) transport sick and injured patients from either an accident scene or a home to the hospital. Their primary job is to keep the patient stable until they reach a local hospital for further care.

The very first thing EMTs do is communicate with a dispatcher and receive information as to where help is needed. After arriving at the scene, an EMT is required to identify the patient's status by performing simple tests such as asking the patient's name and location. If the patient isn't responsive, EMTs are required to test whether or not a patient is responsive to pain.

Are All EMTs the Same?

No, not all EMTs are the same. There are several levels of EMTs that let you perform various functions as you progress. Hands-on experience is required before you can advance to a higher level of EMT. You can get more advanced EMT training from a selection of many schools.

Where Do EMTs Work?

EMTs are usually always on the road waiting for an emergency to respond to. They also assist the transportation of patients from one hospital to another.