stands for emergency medical technician. They are trained to resp... ... middle of paper ... ...not people easily brought down. After observing this group of people and their dedication to becoming a paramedic has whetted my interest and encouraged me to become involved. I want to have more than a run-of-the-mill knowledge of emergency care. However, for me, becoming adept at medical skills is for solely practical use, as I have no intentions of starting a profession in the medical field. Knowing
Table of content: 1. Introduction 3 A) Search and Rescue B) Definitions 2. Types of search and rescue 6 3. Standards/Qualifications 7 A) Medical B) Rescue 4. Advantages and limitations 10 A) Advantages B) Limitations 5. Techniques used 11 Conclusion 13 Reference list 14 Introduction Search and Rescue (SAR) It is the search for and providing aid to people who are in danger. The general field for search and rescue are typically determined by the type of terrain
Wake Up Call I woke up in a fog in a room I had never seen before, unable to focus on my surroundings. As I tried to move I realized a net was holding me down and restraints on my feet and wrists kept me from being able to do so. I heard myself say, “This has got to be a dream. Where am I? Is this really happening? This has got to be a dream….” This is the story of my wake up call to my drug use, the impact it had on my relationships with my friends, family and high school in one day. It
would not occur. Disease and illness would be non-existent. Emergency medical services would not have a basis for fruition. Unfortunately, the world is not perfect place. EMT's and other EMS workers are vital to all societies globally. According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, the definition of an emergency services is, " Emergency services are those health care services provided to evaluate and treat medical conditions of recent onset and severity that would lead a prudent layperson
First of all, I want to talk about my purpose plan and go over my goals, interest, and strengths that will help me to be successful in my education a career goals. My goal is to graduate the Fire Science Academy with my Associates in Science degree in Fire Science, EMT certification, and my Minimum Standards certification. To add on to my goals, I would like to complete these three things in the two years that Valencia would like me to complete them in. My short term education goal is too graduate
Over the course of my undergraduate career, I had many opportunities to participate in a wide variety of activities. During my freshman year, I volunteered as a tutor at the Door, a drop-in center in SoHo for disadvantaged teens and young adults. As a tutor, I worked with students preparing to enter GED programs or those already enrolled in GED programs, to solidify their academic skills and help them earn their high school equivalency. Growing up in a fairly affluent suburban town, I rarely witnessed
other people. This is the opposite of an introvert who is energized by being alone. Types of Job These are the type of jobs which are preferred by the Extroverts which are Human resources specialist , Public relations specialist , Emergency medical technician ,Education administrator , Sales manager , Financial adviser. Explanation Some extroverts may thrive in a busy HR department. The job requires plenty of mingling with job candidates and dealing with day-to-day staffing needs. Making hiring decisions
Pre hospital care and clinical practice in civilian life is not a new idea, in fact it is has been around in one form or another for roughly 200 years. Its foundations lie in the military. During the Napoleonic wars with a French surgeon named Dominique-Jean Larrey. (1) Pre hospital care has come a long way from hauling fallen soldiers off the battlefield in a horse drawn carriage (1) to transporting patients in a different kind of carriage, a four wheel drive one to be precise. Pre hospital care
The company that I would be interested in working in is Advanced Medical Transport. They are the ambulance company in Peoria. Your day to day work is you and your partner running calls. You are working under many people, but do not necessarily see them every day. There are people in charge in the overall medical system, like the medical director. There is also the operations manager or supervisor. These are the people who manage daily detail like where everybody is going and teaching continuing
INTRODUCTION A Paramedic (EMT-P) works directly with the public providing personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support. They respond to medical emergencies providing on-scene treatment, crisis intervention, life-saving stabilization, and transport of ill or injured patients to a treatment center. Internet research, a personal interview with a paramedic, and the Occupational Outlook Handbook are the sources used to gather the information in this profile. JOB DESCRIPTION
same precision is required of a surgeon when operating. Through my high school, I was able to obtain an internship at the local hospital. When I set foot inside the oncology department, I wasn’t too sure about how I would like it. After watching medical documentaries and television shows for years, I had my heart set on surgery. I learned so much in my first week, but I was still unsure of whether or not oncology should be something I would pursue. I sat in on scheduled appointments with the radiation
At that point in my life, training to be an EMT seemed to be the best way to get my foot in the door for a career in the healthcare field. However, the work was very tedious and I did not like being on the front lines of the medical field. One memory has stuck in my head throughout the past years, a call to transport an elderly woman to her dialysis appointment. Upon arrival, it was apparent that the woman was not fully coherent and was very frightened as unknown people surrounded
mark on our communities and the medical field alike. The phrase, emergency medical services, did not exist as a familiar expression defining a specific application of medical care prior to the 1960s. Generally, it now means the provision of medical care by specially trained and authorized personnel to the suddenly ill or injured prior to, and in the absence of, a hospital setting. Contemporarily, it refers to anyone of a variety of clinically different levels of medical care, provided to those who become
Firefighter Paramedic A firefighter paramedic is a highly educated firefighter who is trained in firefighting tactics and is also trained to be a paramedic when necessary. Firefighters respond to emergencies that threaten life, property, or the environment Paramedics respond to life threatening emergencies for sick/ill or injured people. Most people in this field have another job that they have, simply for the fact that there is a large amount of down time. Additionally is the hours they have are
A: I am excited to use many of the professional skills and experience I have acquired here in the United States during my Peace Corps service. With my education as a Medical Science major, I believe I have a deep understanding of how many of the intricacies of the body work. This education will work perfectly when educating others of the biological aspects of HIV/AIDS as well as other diseases that are prevalent in Botswana. Through my HIV/AIDS counseling and test administration here at Washington
Fire departments across the Five Towns are looking for dedicated residents willing to volunteer their time as firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Departments across the state have faced struggles with recruiting and retaining volunteers in recent years for numerous reasons. The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) coordinated its annual ‘RecruitNY’ campaign on April 26-27, as volunteer fire departments across the state opened their doors to recruit new members. “Recruit
Gender Discrimination in Emergency Medical Services *No Works Cited The tones go off, there is a scramble for shirts, ties, and boots. Dispatch announces a motor vehicle accident five blocks away. EMTs and Paramedics climb into ambulances. Police are reporting multiple personal injuries. There is a rush of adrenaline through all those involved. The street comes alive with flashing red and white lights and screaming sirens. Ambulances tear down the street to the accident scene. They arrive
one of the most disheartening and demoralizing aspects of medicine and faced it. I also demonstrated then that I know how to cope with a life and death emergency with confidence, a confidence instilled in me by my certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, a confidence that I had the ability to take charge of a desperate situation and help someone in critical need.
Introduction The intention of this written essay is to demonstrate an understanding of my views on the art and science of reflection and the issues surrounding reflective practice. It is based on a significant incident from my own area of clinical practice as a state registered paramedic within the U.K. There is a discussion appraising the concept of reflection both generally, and in my particular area of practice. This is followed by an analysis of the incident using The What ? Model
In the world of EMS there are many dangers that providers face on a daily basis. EMS education starts with the premise that you cannot guarantee the safety of your patient until you guarantee your own. As such, an emphasis is put on health, body substance isolation, and scene safety repeatedly throughout the education process. It is not until one joins the rank and file of the daily work force of EMS that the dangers of driving or of being a passenger in an ambulance are understood and many times