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You have to know what everything on the ambulance is and how to use it. You get taught much more than first aid and need to remember it all. Add to that the fact that you could be holding a patient's life in your hands. When you lose a patient, it can haunt you long after the call is over. Besides, there's the stress of never knowing when the next call is coming or what it'll be. You don't have the luxury of planning. You could be just sitting down to eat when you get toned out. You could be on duty late at night when you get dispatched for a motor vehicle crash with 5 patients. You just never know what you'll get.
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What is emt training used for?
EMT Training is used to help you become a certified EMT. Where you can care for the injured on their way to the hospital. It is just as important as being a doctor as it is your job to keep those injured alive until they can get medical attention.
Can a off duty EMT be sued for being a good Samaritan?
Anyone can be sued for anything. The question is "Can an EMT be successfully sued under the Good Samaritan Law?" it is highly unlikely if 1) the EMT is voluntarily without remuneration or other considerations expected or 2) the EMT does not act in a manner injurious to the patient and 3) the EMT's actions do not require EMS Medical Supervision.
Where do Emt work?
An EMT (emergency medical technician) can work anywhere. You see them mostly working with paramedics on an ambulance but they can also be with a firedepartment. I have some EMT friends who work at factories. They are part of the special response teams. I am an EMT at the first responder level.
What does NOT help the emt minimize the chance of being named in a lawsuit?
malpractice insurance
Where is the best place to sign up for EMT courses?
You will find alot of information at www.careerexployer.net. The site explains what being an EMT demands and also suggests schools in the area of your choosing.
What is it like being an emt how many hours a week do you work Does it leave enough time for a personal life do they make enough money to live off?
Well, there are different levels of to being an EMT; there are EMT-B's, EMT-I's (in some states) and EMT-P. So I suggest you do some investigation work and decide which one you actually want to pursue. Overall, being an EMT is a fun gig. Depending on where you live definetly determines how many hours a week you'll work to what you'll actually see. If you work in a busy city, you'll definetly see some things and work a ton of hours. Once again, pay varies with where you work. A lot of EMT's work several hours over their norm because in more cases that not, the pay leaves something to be desired.
How do you become an EMT Paramedic after certification of EMT-basic?
It depends from state to state, but most requires you to work a full year as an EMT Basic before you can become an EMT Paramedic. You need to take the EMT Paramedic training and certification.
Working On A Variety Of Patients?
If you like working with people on an emergency basis, then being an EMT may be the right line of work. Most community colleges offer a short course on being an EMT. The course lasts about six months, and then you can take other classes if you want to be a paramedic.
Where can I find emt jobs that are available for hire?
To find a job on emt, you should go to this site www.indeed.com/q-EMT-jobs.html. It will be easier for you if you already have an EMT certification and you can have a good work.
What is the purpose of an EMT training course?
EMT training courses prepare an individal to pass EMT accreditation exams in order to work as an EMT Basic or EMT Paramedic. Both provide emergency medical care to the injured or ill in a number of settings.
What are the Ranks in the EMS?
cfr - first responder emt b - basic emt cc - critical care emt p - paramedic
What are the disadvantages of an EMT?
disadvantage? In reference to...? EMT is basic life support. Paramedic is advanced life support. Without the equipment, the paramedic is no better than an EMT. As a matter of fact, a doctor without is no better than an EMT either. EMT is good training to have when all else is gone, no hospital, no equipment, EMT training is vital.
