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piranah · 01-26-2008, 02:40 PM

well, im just asking cuz im 18 and im in medic school, ill be 19 as a licensed medic...just askin because allot of people look at me funny when i tell them im becoming a medic...

Flight-LP · 01-26-2008, 05:01 PM

32, currently feelin' 40+................

emt.dan · 01-26-2008, 05:51 PM

Piranah, I feel you. I am 18 also but an EMT. My best friend is 19 and in medic school right now. Just like Doogie Howser M.D.-- you will have a DEA-number, or the capacity to give narcotics before legally being able to drink beer!
Maybe this topic should be a poll...
Good Luck!

Ridryder911 · 01-26-2008, 06:17 PM

Good luck finding a job if you are under 21. Most have to get waivers for someone under the age of 21......

p.s. Medics do not get DEA numbers... only those that can prescribe can obtain them.

Good luck!

R/r 911

Ridryder911 · 01-26-2008, 06:17 PM

Double post..

R/r 911

firecoins · 01-26-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emt-student

Piranah, I feel you. I am 18 also but an EMT. My best friend is 19 and in medic school right now. Just like Doogie Howser M.D.-- you will have a DEA-number, or the capacity to give narcotics before legally being able to drink beer!
Maybe this topic should be a poll...
Good Luck!

we don't get DEA numbers. We can not prescribe medications.

piranah · 01-26-2008, 07:23 PM

well..a job shouldnt be a problem ill be working for a fire department...if not ill try at P.S.I my instructor basically runs it so...but thanks for the concern..if i cant get a job as a paramedic i will just practice as cardiac level...

Arkymedic · 01-27-2008, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piranah

well, im just asking cuz im 18 and im in medic school, ill be 19 as a licensed medic...just askin because allot of people look at me funny when i tell them im becoming a medic...

I got my start in EMS at 15 in Alaska as an Emergency Trauma Technician then my EMT at 18 here in Arkansas. I am a Paramedic now and have been one for almost two years and I am 24. Rid I agree about how hard it is to find an EMS job under 21. Good luck with that.

Ridryder911 · 01-27-2008, 08:35 AM

My age ... well, put it this way in dog years I would be dead. Currently I piss rust and fart dust

.

R/r 911

katgrl2003 · 01-27-2008, 10:21 AM

I bet dustdevil would love to read that reply, Rid!

-Kat

01-26-2008, 06:17 PM	#4
Ridryder911 Premium+ Member EMS Guru Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,847 Training: RN, BSN, CCP	Good luck finding a job if you are under 21. Most have to get waivers for someone under the age of 21...... p.s. Medics do not get DEA numbers... only those that can prescribe can obtain them. Good luck! R/r 911 __________________ Knowledge is a powerful tool! R.N.,BSN, CCRN,CEN,CCEMT/P

01-26-2008, 06:17 PM	#5
Ridryder911 Premium+ Member EMS Guru Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,847 Training: RN, BSN, CCP	Double post.. R/r 911 __________________ Knowledge is a powerful tool! R.N.,BSN, CCRN,CEN,CCEMT/P Last edited by Ridryder911; 01-26-2008 at 06:19 PM.

01-27-2008, 08:35 AM	#9
Ridryder911 Premium+ Member EMS Guru Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,847 Training: RN, BSN, CCP	My age ... well, put it this way in dog years I would be dead. Currently I piss rust and fart dust . R/r 911 __________________ Knowledge is a powerful tool! R.N.,BSN, CCRN,CEN,CCEMT/P

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01-26-2008, 02:40 PM	#1
piranah Forum Captain Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 403 Training: Paramedic	How old are all the paramedics here? well, im just asking cuz im 18 and im in medic school, ill be 19 as a licensed medic...just askin because allot of people look at me funny when i tell them im becoming a medic...

01-26-2008, 05:01 PM	#2
Flight-LP Forum Deputy Chief Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,472 Training: Critical Care Paramedic	32, currently feelin' 40+................

01-26-2008, 05:51 PM	#3
emt.dan Premium Member Forum Deputy Chief Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 2,263	Piranah, I feel you. I am 18 also but an EMT. My best friend is 19 and in medic school right now. Just like Doogie Howser M.D.-- you will have a DEA-number, or the capacity to give narcotics before legally being able to drink beer! Maybe this topic should be a poll... Good Luck!

01-26-2008, 07:23 PM	#7
piranah Forum Captain Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 403 Training: Paramedic	well..a job shouldnt be a problem ill be working for a fire department...if not ill try at P.S.I my instructor basically runs it so...but thanks for the concern..if i cant get a job as a paramedic i will just practice as cardiac level...