joey1078
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i am a emt-b live in the ohio are and am look for an accellerated paramedic program in the ohio/pa. many thanks
joevoros@gmail.com
joevoros@gmail.com
It's kind of like the Virginia system. We used to have EMT-Cardiac Technician and EMT-Shock Trauma. Now we have EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Enhanced.
The Intermediate and Cardiac Technician protocols are exactly like the Paramedic protocols with the exception of doing RSI. The Enhanced and Shock Trauma is like the traditional intermediates we think of. You can get your Intermediate or Cardiac with less than half the hours it takes to get your paramedic.
I'm convinced the state does it this way to provide more ALS coverage which saves the state money because it allows you have a lot more volunteer ALS. If we didn't have so many volunteers then the state would have to foot the bill.
Just inquiring, why would the state have to "foot" any of the expenses ?
Hi Joey! I am just curious, why do you want to go to a accelerated paramedic program?
Hey Fm EMT, I would like a longer program so my tired old brains could absorb the materials better!!:wacko:
Yeah, I'm still waiting for that patient that will bless me with a ton of money for school and living expensives because I gave such awesome care in the field and wants to help me reach my dream! ha! ha! Well, one can dream and there is always Mastercard......:wacko:
For example, if you are an EMT-CC or EMT/I that can utilize 90% of the skillset of a Paramedic with only 50% of the education, who would you rather have treat you or your family?
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While I see your point, I have to disagree with you. To expect every EMS person to become a paramedic is not reasonable. Not all of us have that kind of time or desire. I intend to become an EMT-E at some point in the near future, but to juggle college, work, and EMT-P training is not a reasonable expectation.
To answer your question, I would want the best EMT or Medic available to treat me or my family. And realistically, the odds of getting a paramedic aren't always that great, especially in rural areas. There are also paramedics that I wouldn't let touch me, but basics that I would (literally) trust with my life.
Doctors used to do housecalls until ems came along Ryder, so by your rationale we could claim that your ilk is screwing them out of a buck here as well
but hey, you get what you pay for right?
~S~