arolfsen Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Sup ya'll. I'm new to the site. I've tried looking around for the topic, but can't seem to find it. My question is this: I Start my EMT classes in January. I'm actually going for a two year degree in applied sciences (which will get me certed as a paramedic). I want to get some studying in before the classes start (i was a flunky in school, cause i had poor study habits, and am trying to remedy that). Are there any books I can pick up to kinda familiarize myself with everything? Should I go with a basic anatomy book? or start with something like symptoms? I have a five year plan that i'm trying to put into effect. step 1) get through the basic emt classes and get certed step 2) gain employment with one of the two local companies step 3) finish out my two year degree step 4) gain employment with a local city/county police deparment step 5) finish two year probation step 6) gain employment with said PD's TRU as a field/combat medic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridryder 911 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 My suggestions is to talk to a guidance counselor and the EMS Instructor/Coordinator and they will assist you in a establishing an schedule of classes. I would not suggest buying any books at this time and focus on your studies alone. You will purchase enough books in the courses alone. May I ask why you are pursuing being a Paramedic when your long term is Police Science ? .. You might be better off going into that from the beginning. Good luck R/r 911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 May I ask why you are pursuing being a Paramedic when your long term is Police Science ? .. You might be better off going into that from the beginning. That is a MUCH better plan, in every conceivable respect. If you tell people you are a cop who wants to be a medic, it sounds admirable. If you tell people you're a medic who wants to be a cop, you sound like a wanker. And with good reason. There are no full time tac medic jobs to be had, except maybe in NYC and LA. Even then, they utilise their medic knowledge and skills maybe a few times a year. The rest of the time they are just playing army like the rest of the SWATs. Consequently, your career -- and your career promotion -- will depend upon being the best cop you can be. They won't care how good a medic you are. All patches are the same to them. Concentrate on your career, and go with the medical hobby later. And if you find a PD tac team who claims to engage in "combat," RUN! They're dangerous wannabes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckydogg0404 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Wow, Dustdevil. You speak like an expert on U.S. police op. and tach. How many years do you have in a tach squad in the U.S.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 3. Ten as a cop. 33 as a medic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akflightmedic Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I have nothing to say about the topic at hand, I just wanted a chance to have my post underneath Dusts...so everyone has a chance to see my new tag line. Only one person has noticed it despite it being up for a little while. Since Dust is old, I will make it very obvious for him to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Don't confuse my weapon with my gun. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Don't confuse my weapon Now that's old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckydogg0404 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Wow 43 years of work history there. What are you 65? Or wait, maybe you were a cop and paramedic simultaneously, that would make you about 55. So who is the picture of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Or wait, maybe you were a cop and paramedic simultaneously, that would make you about 55. So who is the picture of? Correct. The picture -- as well as those in my photo album here -- is of me, and I am 49, if you must know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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