JosephW

Hey, I have a question about body structure when it comes to being an EMT, I am not a really big guy but I am interested in being an EMT, What do I have to be able to do physical wise in order to be an EMT?

Having said that, I have to ask: If diagnosed with Epilepsy, or any type of seizure type activity, is it of the type that can strike on viewing flashing lights? I had an associate who couldn't function in the field, as the Epilepsy was "triggered" by the emergency lights on the ambulance. His case was so bad, he couldn't even be photographed by flash photography. He eventually left the EMS field, and I have lost contact with him over the last 3 decades.

While the name for the type escapes me, there is a name for this particular type of seizure activity.

It is called Photosensitive epilepsy, and no fortunately I dont have that. So flashing lights is not a problem for me. I really dont want an office/sitdown job, thats not me, I really dont. I have been turned down jobs because "You are liability", you have no idea how many times I have heard this. I just really wanted to be involved in EMS or the Military ever since I was literally 5 years old, thats all I ever wanted to do. Now I cant do either of them. I am not a whining nor am I negative person, I am very positive and goal oriented and want to get the most out of life and help others. I am just having problems on choosing a career that I am actually allowed to do.

Hello I am Joseph and I am 18 years old. I live in Atlanta and I want to be an EMT. The problem is, I have epilepsy, I really want to know if I am able to become an EMT with me having epilepsy. Please respond if you can, this determines where I go within the next 2 months. Thanks.