"As for the physical requirements, you will find being physically fit to help, but in reality a LOT of emt's and medics are out of shape, sometimes that's an understatement, and it doesn't stop them from doing the job.
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A few questions about this career.
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I've decided to become a Paramedic after graduating from highschool than become a physical therapist. I have talked to my couselor and she has given me information on the basic requirements for this…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Skip Kirkwood Nov 13, 2009.
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"Mikey, you need to talk with an EMS educator at your local community college. I've been in the business a LONG time (36 years) and I would urge you to avoid at all costs the "shake and bake" vocational schools, also known as EMT and…"
Scott replied to mike lua's discussion A few questions about this career."Mikey
One thing I would advise is that you talk with your local EMS service about your choice of career fields and see if they will let you do some ride-a-long time. They may not allow it until you turn 18 but it will give you a more realistic…"
Scott replied to mike lua's discussion A few questions about this career."Karoly
This is another one of those things that varies from one jurisidiction to another. In some areas you will have just 1 EMS service that will handle everything. From the routine transfers for doctors appointments to the big rescues and…"
Karoly Heinrich replied to mike lua's discussion A few questions about this career."Dear Chris,
It's a little bit strange to me I mean that EMT-Paramedic do transfers from A to B with almost totally healthy people. In Hungary there are 4 different types of ambulances. There is a simple ambulance-car It does transfers and goes…"
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I've decided to become a Paramedic after graduating from highschool than become a physical therapist. I have talked to my couselor and she has given me information on the basic requirements for this career... She told me that I need to have a TB shot, Drivers License, CPR license and 6 Units of training from my Community College... Now I ve been doing a little bit of research on my end and I found this Private college/ Vocational school thing. Its called West Med college which is located here…See More
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