I guess when in Indiana; do what Indianians do... Others call you what they think is right.
I am an Ambulance Driver, when I drive. I am an Ambulance Attendant, when I'm in the passenger seat. I am an Ambulance Writer, when I'm writing the PCR. I am an Ambulance Re-stocker, when I'm re-stocking the Ambulance. I am an Ambulance Provider, when I'm providing Care. Just don't call me an Ambulance (the Ambulance is here!), I left it on the street...
You as the Provider should introduce yourself appropriately. Hello, my name is --------. I am an EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic...
NO! NO ! NO! Whatever your certification--you ARE an EMT FIRST! NO ONE is just an "AMBULANCE DRIVER" "ATTENDANT" or "WRITER" or "RESTOCKER" - We are all "PROVIDERS"-----The unit requires at least two personnel to operate(three would be nice, but that will probably never be the norm)- so, even if you're not the "lead medic"--you are still providing care in one form or another to your patient. NO ONE went to school "just to learn" how to drive an ambulance, write a report, or restock an ambulance. I've been doing this for thirty two years, and it bugs the "H--- outta me when someone with a higher level looks at an EMT as "just an EMT." WE ARE ALL EMTs, FIRST! I consider EMTs medics. This is just my opinion. EVERYONE STAY SAFE THIS FOURTH OF JULY-----------------------
EMT-B calling himself a 'Medic' in Indiana
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NO! NO ! NO! Whatever your certification--you ARE an EMT FIRST! NO ONE is just an "AMBULANCE DRIVER" "ATTENDANT" or "WRITER" or "RESTOCKER" - We are all "PROVIDERS"-----The unit requires at least two personnel to operate(three would be nice, but that will probably never be the norm)- so, even if you're not the "lead medic"--you are still providing care in one form or another to your patient. NO ONE went to school "just to learn" how to drive an ambulance, write a report, or restock an ambulance. I've been doing this for thirty two years, and it bugs the "H--- outta me when someone with a higher level looks at an EMT as "just an EMT." WE ARE ALL EMTs, FIRST! I consider EMTs medics. This is just my opinion. EVERYONE STAY SAFE THIS FOURTH OF JULY-----------------------