Do You Want to Become an EMT?

Some people find that after taking a CPR class,faint of heart. If blood makes you squeamish, this
they are extremely interested in the Rescue Fieldprobably is not the right area of training for you -
and progress to EMT training. There are a selectand if you are unsure, you will certainly know
few that will go on to become a Paramedic. Ifabout half way through. Some of the situations
you are one, you just might have the rescueand sights you will encounter take a strong
career in your blood. Assuming you have yourconstitution - accident scenes can be very graphic.
CPR certification already, we will move on fromDo you think you will be able to handle it?
there. You might consider taking a college courseA career in Emergency Medical Services is an
or two in a health related subject like anatomyexciting and rewarding field, however it is not a
and physiology, or maybe a first responder class.cakewalk. If you find yourself struggling during
EMT is a step up in training - everything has to doclass or training, do not be afraid to ask an
with the human body. A good choice would be ainstructor or a fellow student for help. You will
class that would transfer well into another healthusually find an abundance of encouragement from
related field, in the event that find the excitementyour classmates and instructors.
of the rescue field too much for you, but you stillIf you are truly interested in the subject and
want a career in health care.have the drive to succeed, you will do just fine.
Make sure you mentally prepare yourself for theGood luck in your pursuit of an EMT Career!
class. Keep in mind that EMS training is not for the