JCicco345 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 In Australia we have an organisation called St John Ambulance its Australias largest event first aid provider. I've been in it since I was 11 going to motocross, concerts n all that stuff. I think itz a great idea for getting experience and every patient you learn something new. Altho theres allways 2 "adult" members with you its still good. I dont know how many times cadets have saved the adults when they frooze or didnt know wat to do I've done it heaps of times. Now im 16 the adults have a bit more trust in you and most of the time you get 2 work on ppl by ur self. You cant ride with the proffesinal paramedics as you need to be a uni for 4 yrs so u have to be at least 21. When you say I've had a 16 yr old emt workn on me r they supervised by a paramedic or is it jst them? Timmy That's great, 16 years old and already showing the adult what to do. Not out of high school, can't drive, can't even type without using words like "n" "itz" "altho" "ppl". It's one thing to have the 16-18 year olds do ride alongs, i agree with the no patient contact, except maybe taking vitals on a non-critical patient. But i don't think 16 yeards olds should be working as EMT's. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSaint Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 That's great, 16 years old and already showing the adult what to do. Not out of high school, can't drive, can't even type without using words like "n" "itz" "altho" "ppl". It's one thing to have the 16-18 year olds do ride alongs, i agree with the no patient contact, except maybe taking vitals on a non-critical patient. But i don't think 16 yeards olds should be working as EMT's. End of story. I was an EMS explorer with my department. The "hands off" rule was bent a few times after I got my CFR cert. I was allowed to take vitals, and there were a few times I ended up assisting with CPR, cric pressure, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 But i don't think 16 yeards olds should be working as EMT's. End of story. And EMTs shouldn't be working on ambulances either. End of story. But that's a 'whole nother topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSaint Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 And EMTs shouldn't be working on ambulances either. End of story. But that's a 'whole nother topic. Oooooh... ouch. All I'm going to say is this: Let's NOT go there! I don't think we'll ever see eye-to-eye on that issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I don't think we'll ever see eye-to-eye on that issue. I have faith in you. I think you will once you're a medic and realise how much you didn't know as an EMT. I did. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSaint Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Actually, I'm starting school in the fall, dual associates in paramedicine, and nursing. But that's off-topic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace844 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 In Australia we have an organisation called St John Ambulance its Australias largest event first aid provider. I've been in it since I was 11 going to motocross, concerts n all that stuff. I think itz a great idea for getting experience and every patient you learn something new. Altho theres allways 2 "adult" members with you its still good. I dont know how many times cadets have saved the adults when they frooze or didnt know wat to do I've done it heaps of times. Now im 16 the adults have a bit more trust in you and most of the time you get 2 work on ppl by ur self. You cant ride with the proffesinal paramedics as you need to be a uni for 4 yrs so u have to be at least 21. When you say I've had a 16 yr old emt workn on me r they supervised by a paramedic or is it jst them? Timmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEorP Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 And EMTs shouldn't be working on ambulances either. End of story. But that's a 'whole nother topic. But they shuold be allowed to tube and give narcan... right? :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace844 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 But they shuold be allowed to tube and give narcan... right? :wink: Ahhh...THE CHESTPAIN!!!!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whit72 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I have an idea: Why don't we require a masters degree for any persons working in a pre-hospital enviorment. Then we wont ever have this argument again we will all be highly educated, knowledgeable and competent. EMS will be considered a profession rather then a job. We will never have another issue with some yum yum screwing up. How could we? If your educated and knowledgeable that translates into competency. We will all make six figures. Live in giant houses, drive expensive cars, and all have summer houses in the south of France. We could all meet in the Hampton's every year and have a big party. Sound good. So does me in a hot tub with Jeniffer Lopez, Denise Richards, and Jessica Alba. However I know its a fantasy. Is it nice to think about? Sure Could it happen? Maybe but doubtful. So why don't we stop kicking around are own co-workers, do our job in a professional manner, and stop worrying about everyone else thinks about us. We are what we are. Actions speak louder then words. You don't have to stand on a roof and shout about how good an EMT or medic you are. "I am a professional." Show up every day, do your job competently and effectively. People will notice. I don't need a Mercedes parked in the driveway of my 10,000sq ft house. To consider my self professional. Sorry for the hijacking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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