Teen EMT

My advice is to get training in CPR and AED.

Everyone should be trained and it may save a life.

As for beating your self up, Don't.

You did not know what to do and thats fine that you didn't act like you did....just get training....best way to know how to be of use when you see someone go down.

Not to start an argument, but I have to call BS on that last part. Please show me one dept or agency that requires their staff to have a scope like that. I have been applying all over the US lately and not seen a thing like that at all.

EVAC Ambulance

Volusia County Florida (1 county south of me).

The reason they require it is that FL EMS does ALOT of MVAs (due to dumb people who can't drive) and thus it is required because it helps block out noise....I have the cardio 3 and I know this for a fact.

@ mbuchanan0119, Thanks for writing as well. I understand that if I learn things now I'll just be learning it again in school. I don't mind that actually.. what I'm learning now is pretty much scattered information.. when I get into a class I'll have general knowledge of whats going on. The instructor will be able to reteach me what I somewhat already know, and show me how to apply what I learned.

See I've been learn things myself like certain vocab. words and I have no clue how to use a lot of them in a sentence.

Say for example.. the words: Posterior, Anterior, Ventral, Dorsal, Proximal, Distal.

I'm assuming I'll need to know these words so I have learned them. You ask me what they mean I'll tell you, but When it comes to actually using the words say in a sentence or dealing what a patient I have no clue how to use these words. So I think its good I at least know what they mean now..so when I get into an EMT class the Instructor will be able to then not only re teach me those words, but show me how they'll be used and how to apply them in the field.

does that make sense?

Also, thanks for bringing up the B/P Cuff. I used to look at those blood pressure numbers and see/hear numbers like 120/80... I used to think "what does that mean?" "what is 120/80?"

Now after looking it up I know they are the numbers from systolic pressure and diastolic pressure.. which are used to determine the persons blood pressure level..or something like that lol. I will now go look for a B/P cuff and stethoscope and practice taking pulse. (Saw both together on amazon for like 9$)

Okay so this post is not only for the guy who replied but everyone to read.. feel free to respond.. Also while I'm here I want to add some questions.

I read about respiratory rate... how do you determine someones respiratory rate? Along with B/P and Respiratory rates.. what else do you measure or check for in that sense on patients.. that I should know?

One last question. I'm not sure if this is something to know for someone who is just starting out.. but things like Liters, Milliliters, and certain numbers like 12mg of blah blah whatever you use... when dealing with patients... I don't know any of that and I'm thinking that's stuff for "Paramedics" ? Do you know where I can start learning all that? Hope that makes sense I'm not sure how to better ask about that... but if you understand what I mean hope you can reply.

Thanks again to all of you and sorry if I ask too much.

I have a suggestion....Get a LITTMANN stethoscope because of the high quality parts they are built with.

Medical Uniform Stores have them as well as http://allheart.com

If you decide to work as an EMT, some depts require the Cardiology 3 or the Master Cardiology.

If running as a 16 year old EMT is allowed in your state (any state so allowing the practice), is it only as a 3rd, with an 18 Y/O+ EMT supervising? For this scenario, I am excluding the EMT driving, as they're up front, and the 16 Y/O would otherwise be alone with a patient in the back.

Here, I have an adult in the back supervising my actions.

just curious....what state are you in that allows 16 year olds to become EMT's?

here in NY you have to be 18 to sit for the test.

welcome aboard to the forums!

CT.

I was in 1st grade.

I was picked up and was trying to speak.

My dad told me to be quiet their was a dual plain crash.

When we got home, I turned on CNN and saw the video of them coming in (it was video from when it happened).

I automatically thought 1) are my Grandmother,my mom,and my grandfather OK?

2)How is my friend who was a FDNY Fire Fighter.

My friend who was a FireFighter was one of the 343.

My family also lost a relative.

My Grandmother,Mom,and Grandfather were ok.

My mom and grandmother had interviews in the towers the NEXT DAY.

Hello.

I am Johnathan Williamson,EMT-Basic and 16 y/o.

After High School, I plan to attend FSU with a major in Tropical Meteorology.

I also Plan on becoming a Paramedic and joining FSU's Student EMS.