EMT AND PARAMEDIC RESERCH Electrical shocks‚ heart attacks‚ stabbings‚ gunshot wounds--emergency medical technicians‚ or EMTs‚ never know what they must deal with when they respond to a 9-1-1 call. For this reason‚ and due to their role in preserving life‚ EMT training is varied‚ extensive and takes places in steps. A paramedic is an EMT with advanced levels of training. 1. Paramedic 2. Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings
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Paramedics have one of the most dangerous occupations in Australia‚ constantly operating in emergency and often extreme situations. A major challenge that paramedics face is they often operate in extreme or emergency situations‚ this can lead to paramedics getting injured. Maguire (2014) ‘The injury rate for paramedics was more than two times higher than the rate for police officers.’ The same study also said‚ ‘Ten Australian paramedics were seriously injured each year as a result of an assault.’
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attack. No matter what the medical situation is‚ whether it may be minor or severe‚ a paramedic will soon be there to help whoever needs it. Not everybody has what it takes to become a paramedic‚ they see and do things that nobody else does‚ and not everybody can handle seeing what they do. There are multiple steps that you need to take in order to start on the path of becoming a paramedic.
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Morgan A. Guzzi Associate of Applied Science Paramedic “People don’t care how much you know‚ they want to know how much you care.” –John C. Maxwell I am attending Fortis College to become a paramedic. I want to become a paramedic not only to make a difference‚ but to help others in their time of need. I think of this degree as a passion not just a career. As a paramedic there is always room for continuing your education. You learn from your co-workers and the runs you go on. As early as
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Interview with a Flight Paramedic HAS 1102 Current Issues in Health Interview with a Flight Paramedic Look up in the sky‚ it is a bird‚ it is a plane‚ it is a Flight Paramedic. Flight paramedics fly aboard helicopters also known as Air Ambulances or Medevac. Flight paramedic is part of the medical team‚ they are are often requested to form part of the aircrew of the helicopter in rescue operations. Typically‚ the Flight Medic will work with a registered nurse‚ physician‚ Respiratory Therapist
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WHAT DO PARAMEDICS DO? You’ve watched the hour-long television shows where paramedics work with other emergency services. The actors make it look easy‚ however‚ it’s only based on real life experiences. In your life as a paramedic‚ your job will take a toll on your physical‚ mental and emotional health. You’ll be responding to homicides‚ traffic fatalities‚ and domestic violence incidents. You wonder when something good will happen‚ and then it does. You’ve been called out to private residence
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constantly evolving. Acting as carers‚ first-aiders and midwives possibly all in one day‚ the evolution of this pivotal role in the NHS is something I want to influence. Remaining calm under pressure and sincere compassion are just two factors of any Paramedic I find truly compelling and believe I possess‚ and can apply them both. I have excelled academically‚ but have broadened my knowledge by partaking in online courses. I have completed ‘The Impact Of Nursing’ and ‘Good Brain Bad Brain - Parkinsons
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Ambulance paramedics are the core upfront team in any organization as they are the first to attend the emergency site and access the situation. They perform the clinical procedures‚ administer drugs and maintain patient’s records. Paramedics also perform task in non-life threatening situations such as to transport people to and from hospital for healthcare services. Medical Healthcare services are provided not only by the ambulance paramedics but they actually work in teams which include‚ physicians
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Reflective Writing Essay INTRODUCTION The following reflective writing essay will centre on a particular event that I witnessed. I will be using Gibbs’ model of reflection‚ from Gibbs‚ G. (1988). For confidentiality purposes‚ I will name my family member as Estelita who is a fifty five year old female. DESCRIPTION Estelita was experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain. She called an ambulance‚ whereby a FRU car arrived‚ followed by a backup ambulance crew. The FRU responder performed
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What is reflection? Reflection is the examination of personal thoughts and actions. For practitioners this means focusing on how they interact with their colleagues and with the environment to obtain a clearer picture of their own behaviour. It is therefore a process by which practitioners can better understand themselves in order to be able to build on existing strengths and take appropriate future action. And the word ‘action’ is vital. Reflection is not ‘navel-gazing’. Its aim is to develop
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