So the hubby is in the way, huh?
I was an EMT on a rig for 2 years on a 911 provider ambulance in So CAL., it was the best experience of my life. I saw many things that people would up and run from. But it served to make me a mature, ambitious, responsible individual capable of leading a team of EMT's or a corporate meeting.
What you do;
-Wait a lot, for calls and patients
-physical stuff lifting, pulling, pushing, and so on.
-assist paramedics
-radio and computer communication
-customer service
-vitals, spiking bags, splinting, backbord and c-spine, setting up EKG's, CPR, moving patients, documenting, oxygen therapy
The pay sucks, you make your money on OT but it opened a lot of doors for me, currently I work per diem in a hospital as a tech, EHS coordinator. You can't pay to get that type of experience.
EMT is definetly not a life career but it is a stepping stone to bigger and better things.
There is nothing more satisfying at the end of the day knowing that you saved or impacted somebodys life.
2006-06-22 11:56:45
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answered by somebody 2
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Well i am thinking about becoming an EMT. Is it worth the effort? My husband doesn't think so!?
Any thing of value is worth the effort.
you and your Husband are the only ones who can decide if its worth it.
do you really want to be an EMT? is this really what you want to do with your life? if its about money then you have to consider the risk (investment) vs. reward.
if this is truly your hearts desire then your husband needs to know that its not just some fancy idea that you will be over soon. after you realize the long hours, stress, and family sacrifice your family will have to give in order for you to excel at what you do.
when you love what you do, you do it well, but if its about money, the cost may be more than your willing to pay.
as a father of 4 kids i can tell you it requires a lot of cooperation between you two and the kids will still be kids. the family duties don't lighten up when your working or going to school.
it is critical that you and your husband really communicate and come up with a plan that you two can handle.
good luck and best wishes.
2006-06-18 10:16:42
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answered by lewbiv 3
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I work in the health care field and while being an EMT is really really rewarding (in that you assist in saving patients' lives) but it's very very very stressful depending of course in which part of the nation you work in. Also they don't get well paid for the hassle they go through, MONEY isn't everything I TOTALLY agree, but darling bills have to be paid, that's the bottom line. I'm not trying to discourage you, i just want you to know what you are getting into before you plunge in. Try shadowing one if possible, see what their day is like and give it a shot, who knows you might end up liking it. Your hussy is right, its time away from home and the kids, there are other ways to better you self girl. I work in this field and everyday is rewarding and i play a role in peoples' lives, but darling i can't tell you how much my relationships have suffered, so try it give it a shot, balance 2 things perfectly i.e life and work and you'll do well, best of luck to you.
2006-06-18 10:06:41
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answered by nkirejc 1
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I was a EMT in alvin,tx for 4 years loved it saw lots for trauma. the the best call i was on 2 girls age around 11. just got out of school a storm blew in and it started lighting. well one of the girls were hit 6" above the bellybutton blow out both shoe on the inside and the other exit went out the top of her head burning some of her hair. I was a few blocks away when the tones went off When i got there There were some teachers doing CPR on her the other girl had a broken arm when she hit the ground. a few Min's later the ambulance showed up and we loaded her off we went. 30sec. into the trip we got her back to life what a great feeling that was.she lived and see was hearing in paired. I have spoken to her grandmother and see still don't belived it happen, but see hears better than ever today. you will see a lot of Bad things in this Field of work. GOOD LUCK
2006-06-18 10:14:52
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answered by gbinnicker 3
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It may be difficult to juggle your kids and your career, but not impossible. You should follow your heart, because if you turn down this opportunity to do something you really want to do, you might end up being bitter about it later and harboring resentment about it. That is not good for your kids...they are better off with a happy, content mom who is a little bit busy than a mom who is unhappy wondering if things would have been better if she had taken the risk to become an EMT. Go for it!
2006-06-18 09:59:29
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answered by tangryne 1
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Being an EMT is wonderful but it does take a lot of time and puts plenty of stress on marriages and families. You will be exposed to plenty of stuff like TB, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Aids. These health risks can endanger your marriage--your husband knows he and the kids could lose you due to diseases caught on duty as an EMT. It is wonderful to help people in their most helpless state and heartbreaking to be unable to help some of them in time. Consider the cost to your marriage and family life before making a decision.
2006-06-18 10:03:28
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answered by expired EMT 1
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Whose life is it anyway? If your husband loves you he should support your decision to better yourself. Maybe he is afraid you will meet another man so you can assure him you love him. Maybe he is just controlling and wants you home. However consider the future. What is going to happen if he has an accident or gets sick, has a heart attack or dies, who is going to support yourself and the children? What happens if he takes off with that floozy secretaty he works with and leaves you all alone with the kids. What is going to happen when to kids are older and leave home and you have no career? It sounds to me you need the self respect of cotributing to the household and would suggest a career now before you get too old.
2006-06-18 10:09:20
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answered by a603 2
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first of all i wish you luck in whatever you decide. i want to congratulate you for wanting to better yourself, bettering yourself will only better your childrens future. i am a single mother of about to be four children i have been in school for about three yrs now and still trying to finish. it is time away from my children that makes me so regret not doing this sooner. but in order for us to have ne kind of life later this is a must. i am currently going thru the criminal justice program n may attempt a masters in social work. i dont know where you are located or what the emt curriculm is like but here it is nowhere near as long as what i am doing. yes if you choose to go back to school you will have to spend time away from your children, if you go back to work for sum five n dime store you will have to spend time away from your children. the emt program will open up more doors for you than a five n dime. you can always find a way to involve your children in your studies. i wish you luck and pray your husband finds it in him to become a lil more supportive.
2006-06-18 10:01:57
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answered by mommaslosthermind 2
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Do they offer classes during the day, when the kids are at school? Do they offer classes once a week all day? How long will it take?
2006-06-18 09:56:56
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answered by Rocky 3
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The pay sucks. But if your ultimate goal is to get on a Fire Department - it is the only way to go.
2006-06-18 09:59:05
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answered by Winter_Decay 3
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