| 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 Field | | | | probably is not the right area of training for you - |
| and progress to EMT training. There are a select | | | | and if you are unsure, you will certainly know |
| few that will go on to become a Paramedic. If | | | | about half way through. Some of the situations |
| you are one, you just might have the rescue | | | | and sights you will encounter take a strong |
| career in your blood. Assuming you have your | | | | constitution - accident scenes can be very graphic. |
| CPR certification already, we will move on from | | | | Do you think you will be able to handle it? |
| there. You might consider taking a college course | | | | A career in Emergency Medical Services is an |
| or two in a health related subject like anatomy | | | | exciting 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 do | | | | class or training, do not be afraid to ask an |
| with the human body. A good choice would be a | | | | instructor or a fellow student for help. You will |
| class that would transfer well into another health | | | | usually find an abundance of encouragement from |
| related field, in the event that find the excitement | | | | your classmates and instructors. |
| of the rescue field too much for you, but you still | | | | If 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 the | | | | Good luck in your pursuit of an EMT Career! |
| class. Keep in mind that EMS training is not for the | | | | |