EMT

EMT

STARofLIFE

Union County, NJ

Male, 24

I have been a certified Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.) for over 6 years. I am the true "first responder" and have been dispatched to over 1,000 calls including medical, trauma, and psychiatric emergencies. How do I handle the stress and what goes on in my mind when YOUR life is on the line? Find out by asking me anything!

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Last Answer on May 17, 2012

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Do you recommend people who have pacemakers or take blood thinners wear that info on a med alert bracelet?

Asked by CMORSE about 3 years ago

 

Hi,

I live in NJ and have a 16 year old son with special needs. He is currently in 11th grade and is obsessed with being an EMT. I want him to have some kind of volunteer experience but so far, every squad has turned me down. What to do?

Asked by Judi over 11 years ago

 

many schools won't accept me if i'm 16 for EMT training. can i do it if i am an emancipated minor?

Asked by young save. almost 10 years ago

 

What are the hours like? Are they flexible and can you choose day or night shifts? I am a female interested in becoming an EMT but am worried about my own safety. How often do you feel like you are putting your own safety at risk while saving others?

Asked by kate almost 11 years ago

 

Should you get a bachelors degree, even if you just want to be an EMT-Basic?
Because the requirements are a high school diploma and an associates degree, but I keep being told by someone that I need to get a bachelors so I can do well.

Asked by Banaffle over 6 years ago

 

Are EMT's allowed to give patients medications enroute to the hospital?

Asked by gordon over 11 years ago

 

Hi there!
Which step in emergency management of cardiac arrest has the greatest mortality benefit? (Quality chest compressions? Early defibrillation? Rescue Breaths? Fluid Resuscitation)
Thanks!

Asked by Josh about 7 years ago