How to Become an EMT
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2020
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Heyy and thank you for watching. I realized after editing this that I directed the video toward college students when speaking about classes.. my bad . That happened because those are the people, I mainly get questions from but this video ANYONE looking into starting a career in EMS I hope it helped!!
I filmed this video some time ago.. and a lot has changed since then I hope you all have been staying safe.
In the state of NY if you are trained by and work for a volunteer EMS service you are edible to take the EMT course for free.
I’ve been working as an EMS provider for Five Quad Volunteer Ambulance Service at my University for 2 years now working with EMTs paramedics and I just wanted to share my opinions and experience with yall. My bad for all the cuts I was talking for a longggg time
Music:
(from soundcloud)
Sexy Can I by Fortune
Atlanta by Moonlightings
Boo Thang by Kae $oul
H.I.P.A.A is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act basically you cant speak on patients personal bidness
What is in the IN BAG
Vitals equipment:
Stethoscope, Thermometer, BP cuff, Pulse Oximeter
Air way / Oxygen tank (check psi):
Nasal cannula, Non rebreather mask, Bag Valve mask (manual resuscitator), Nasopharyngeal
Oropharyngeal
Trauma:
Sterile Dressings and bandages, Gauze rolls, scissors, Adhesive tape, Tourniquet ( bleeding control), Saline, C collar (for stabilization)
Medications:
Aspirin, Narcan, Albuterol, Oral glucose, Epi-pen, Nitroglycerin
Etc..
Thank you Susan for recording!
I took Microbiology, nursing strategies, and EMT together and I almost died >_< j/k. Together it was 16 units. It was very hard but with good time management skills I was able to pass all of my classes with an A.
🥂👑
Congrats
You have to share your study strategies
I know you responded a while ago but I’m finishing human physiology this semester. But for next semester I’m suppose to take microbiology, Calculations in nursing and am possibly considering becoming an emt at the beginning of the year. How were you able to manage and stay on top of everything?? Also how are you doing now??
@@jordansutton3573 time management study study practice take tons of notes flash cards
It’s crazy how times have changed. I live in Indianapolis and they are now doing paid training for EMT’s and after 6 months they pay for you to become a paramedic.
Wow that’s crazy I just might move over there lol
They’re doing the same in Chicago. Just left the railroad & now I’m either looking at being an EMT or a CDL Driver somewhere. Still young but I’m trying to make better choices in life 🙏🏼
@@preston3750 me too. I'm in between choosing the emt path or getting my trucking license
Can you send a link to that? I’m in California and there’s nothing like that
@@preston3750 do both, I did my CNA, and next is CDL, followed by EMT. In my state you need a CNA to apply for the RN program and an EMT to apply for the Paramedic (which is Kansas) and if I don't get into either then I'll do CDL. I'm also 35 and starting over. Keep up the good work. Y'all got this.
Just discovered your channel and looking forward to what you share with those of us looking into this industry. I am looking into this and eventually take up to either paramedic and then nursing. I like the idea of helping others, dealing with new things every day, and not get bored. I know this is not to be taken lightly, and some horrible things will be witnessed. EMT gets my attention because I want to learn more advance medical knowledge and lifesaving knowledge above the average CPR.
I really respect your work, thanks for your service
This video helped a lot i’m currently in high school and i’ve been wanting to be a EMT for at least six years now and I had a lot of questions but you answered most of them 😌
I’m soo glad it helped you 💕💕 good luck with everything !! ❤️❤️❤️
@@preciousoriakhi Thank you❤️
Dope video! I’m interested in working in the healthcare industry and this video helped me gain some perspective.
I’m glad it helped !! It’s a good career field. Good luck with everything ❤️!!
I'm currently making a life change and I love helping people. I've always been the person to come to for advice. Unfortunately, it's just the advice, my friends and family want nothing else. I'm binge-watching everything I can find. Thank you for uploading this!
No problem good luck with everything ! ❤️
Thank you for your service this is informative and good advice keep up the wonderful work 💯💪🏾
Thank youuu I’m glad you liked the video ❗️💯✨
@@preciousoriakhi your welcome 🙏🏾 I appreciate the info on emt it was helpful for me 😊💪🏾💯
She was super excited to save people
I’m from the UK, I want to be a paramedic so obviously it’s very different but I still love watching these videos :)
Yes very different 😂 a fire career tho good luck with everything ! I’m glad u liked the video ❤️
lmaoo nah the way you said H.I.P.P.A 😭 I’m currently in the EMT Academy in New York and watching this video has helped me get a glimpse of what is gonna be expected from me working on the field
Lmaooooo 🤫😂 & I’m glad it helped, good luck with everything Elijah !!! ❤️
Thank you for posting this !!
Thanks for this! Im a Navy Corpsman so im going that route. Just got my approval to take my test and a bit nervous lol
Omg me too
Im a couple weeks out for starting my EMT in Delaware and some differences are…
Cost of school: $900 through the Delaware State Fire School (free if you volunteer at a fire company)
School length: summer accelerated class 8 weeks normal fall time is 16 weeks plus Field Training with a company
Requirements: 18 y/o, diploma or GED, and BLS CPR
Pay range: $15-$22/ hr plus overtime
Wow, that pay per hour is terrible!
Ehh.. dont do this for the money bc it aint it
I started my EMS classes last month and whew chile is it a lot. But I’m pushing through sis. I was just looking for some inspiration and I seen your beautiful face. I got about 2 months left until I take the nremt. Lord am I nervous 🙈
Thats great Good luck with everything Subira!! 💕💕 don’t be nervous you got this boo !❤️
What was the hardest thing you had to learn?? What are you nervous for on the exam?
@@FallenAngel20149 Remembering some contraindications for medications. And knowing what questions to ask on a medical assessment, depending on the nature of illness. I’m praying I get chest pain or a possible Mi on the psychomotor exam I have this Monday🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾 As far as the NREMT, I’m just nervous about overthinking the questions.
@@FallenAngel20149 hey girll yes I was nervous I still get nervous for exams now 😂 but I think the hardest thing was CPR because that’s something you can forget how to do easily. And trauma assessments.. but currently in Nursing the hardest thing for me in memorizing medications it’s a lot 🤦🏾♀️
@@subirawalker415 hey girl, most of the exam is scenarios, it’s never simple questions like the contraindications of a drug so you’re good on that but make sure you know medical and trauma assessments and scene safety ppe and it’s not as hard if you know the steps and trust your instinct, you’ll do amazing!!
I just started my ems job and wish my peers are like yours, literally everyone is so negative, it's been really hard. I'm definitely going to make the best of it and give any patient 100% care, but I just hope I made the right choice in life haha.
I’m sorry to hear that. Definitely try to make the best of it, I feel like in any job setting there can be Negative people and cliques that form etc.. but remain positive! (..a lot easier said than done I know ) find the people that you click with that have been there for some time and learn from them and don’t let other people or their attitudes spoil your experience. I think you did make the choice also the good thing about this field is it’s versatile you can always change jobs, positions etc. If u feel you absolutely need to. Good luck with everything ! ❤️
Are you transfer or 911
@@coletaylor4516 both
@@preciousoriakhi thank you!
In my experience you've got to find the right partner
I just had to say it...your so pretty🤧♥️
Thank youu 💕💕
I just went through new student orientation at ualbany and becoming a emt has me excited
I loved UAlbany I was on Indian quad freshman year. Good luck to you this year !! ✨🚑
Great video. She is beautiful and knowledgeable!!
Clicked for the knowledge, stood for the pretty lady
Whatt lol Thank you so much 💕💕❤️❤️❤️ I’m glad you liked the video ❣️
Caught myself staring, lawd.
I'm a volunteer ff
and certified emr working towards becoming a emt
Thank you the great info
I'm looking to get into Healthcare to make a change. I recently hit my 30's and realized how unhappy I was with my career choice and how unfulfilled I felt. The money is obviously a concern for me as I have a family, but the act of saving people's lives seems worth it
you just hit ya 30’s. you are still so so young & you have so much time.
Make the switch if you think it would be the best decision. the money is good and it’s a very stable career field I wish u the best ❤️. ( & if u get into healthcare & you don’t like it you can always change your mind again. you got time 😌)
Same here.
I'm tired of working jobs that don't live up to their standards. I figure at least in health care my work will be worth while and beneficial to everyone around me cause we're all working for the same cause.
The Pau isn't much but there's so much to do.
By the time my daughter was 4 , I had her excited to become an EMT and a Police officer when she grew up
I love being an EMT honestly...some days it's bs but most days it's worth it. And the company I work for starts Basics at 13.50 or so an hr 😁
It’s so good that you love it, it definitely is worth it ! ❤️
Damn I'm switching to this but I made more at McDonald's. Like fr
@@blackpantheress254 Well they've since raised base pay for EMTS to 15 and paramedics to 22/hr. The benefits are untouchable and by the time you're retired you'll be a multi millionaire from ESOP alone. I'm speaking specifically for my company. McDonald's could never lol.
@@scholasticbookfair. which state are you in??
@@marcosyrazoqui6659 Louisiana
Thanks for the video and information
No problem thank you for watching !
Im 16 and trying to decide on a career choice and EMT is one of the ones im deciding on
I appreciate this video. Im going to an interview to be an emt and get into there course/bootcamp they have im also in NY!
Good luck with your interview !!! ❤️
Damn lol sounds good but you killed me with the pay, I thought google was wrong but you confirmed it 😂🤣
😂😂 the pay could definitely be better
Great video!!
Thank you I appreciate it !!! ❤️❤️
I understand what you said when you said "I dont like seeing people in paid 'so why did you go into health care'" my response would be because even tho it sucks to see it, it feels amazing to be able to fix it when you can
I wanna be a paramedic/firefighter, this video really helped. Thx 🙏🏾
No problem I’m happy it helped, good luck with everything 💕!!
I watched someone die in a motorcycle accident and that made me wanna spend my life as a paramedic and I'm starting school in August I'm freaking terrified
What are your regrets after entering the profession? Things you should've done differently earlier on? I need this answer for my activity about EMT profession. Thank you!
if she's my EMT, I'm coming back to life istg
I think it's incredible that with just a few months training they let you work on an emergency ambulance. In most of Australia only paramedics can work on them, and generally it's 3 years at university to get a Bachelor of Paramedicine, then if you gain employment, it's 12 months as an intern. We had a fellow who moved here from the US and got hired. He'd claimed to be a paramedic and had credentials to prove it. We found out while he was on his internship that in the US he was only trained to EMT level, had fake credentials and couldn't pass competency on a lot of skills and exams. Rather than sack him, he was offered a position on a non-emergency patient transport ambulance.
Thank You for the video it very insightful and informative. I want be EMt I probably take classes once I finsh bootcamp for national guard
No problem !! I’m happy the video was helpful good luck with everything !! ❤️❤️
@@preciousoriakhi thank you so much I just made National Guard.
@@houseofmatrix6174 Congratulations ❗️❗️❗️❤️
Happy holidays and I hope I wish you had a wonderful Thanksgiving you and your family you enjoy your holidays beautiful
Thank you !!
as soon as I started watching I just knew you were from New York lol
Lmaooo
What are the exact requirements to be a emt besides the course?
Hey! just curious, what did you major in in college? Right now I’m a history major but I’m considering a career as an EMT and Idk if I should keep with my current major or not
I majored in public health with a minor in Biology and psychology. Then I took a 1 year ABSN program to become a nurse. You can major in history and still work as an EMT. I would say to consider switching only if you think you might want to further your career in health care
@@preciousoriakhi oh I see so you worked as an emt then went on to be a nurse? How long was your tenure?
love your personality,,have a nice day
Thank you sooo much ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I hope you have a nice day too !
Hi mam I'm also emt in India🇮🇳 I'm very happy to see u
Happy to see you as well 🤗❗️
Are the shifts like work a week off a week or do you work day then someone else does the night shift or how does it work
So for me because the service, services the town and surrounding area but the base is on campus it’s a little different you are required to work a minimum of 3 overnights a semester & 1 day shift a week. But you can pick up wayyyy more hours than that I know people who worked 4 overnights a week with day shifts.
Hey I’m thinking about becoming an EMT and then a paramedic and I have a small question : do you need any training to be a EMT or just the EMT training ?
Lord, I'm entering my jr year of college and have changed my major 3 times! (pre-med, dental hygiene, sonography & now I'm thinking about EMT! I really love hands on work, so I pray this is my last time changing lol omg
Same haha I even did nursing got into nursing school then dipped now I’m considering EMT lol good luck girl
@@alyssaatilano7747 you too! 💗
What made you change your mind about sonography? I'm considering it but I fear it may be too boring lol
@@lexlu886 that was my thing, yes I think the work and learning about it will be interesting but at the same time it’s just going to a hospital or a clinic/office everyday and doing the same routine.. whereas emt does way more hands on and the environment of different scenarios is exciting!
What ever decision you make i hope it works out and Even if it's not your last time changing your mind it. is. okay. even people in their 40's and 50's make huge career changes all the time. I would just say to make sure you're doing something that you know will make you happy.
Day fuh sho be booaahh shetttinn
this is 2021 and i'm 12 so thank you for telling me
No problem ! ❤️💯
Please tell me what school you went to. I really want to get into it but all the other schools are expensive. What is this 700$ one ??
Nice 🤩‼️
Hii thank you for sharing, I'm an aspiring EMT supposed to start next month but I have a heccup
Whatt that’s amazing good luck on ur Journey to becoming an EMT study hard ❤️ you’ll be fine 👌🏾
@@preciousoriakhi Thank you, by chance do you still have your textbook?
Chyann Riley sorry, no not anymore
@@preciousoriakhi ok thank you though
🔥🔥video
thank you!!
Thank you for the information. I'm from Europe and I was wondering whether the EMT certificate or license is internationaly recognized. Is 27 too late to start? Were you accustomed to gore or did that happen overtime and with practice?
No problem! thank you for watching also NO. 27 is not to late to start. there are people who change career paths and start at like 40. (lol its never to late ) and getting accustomed to gore happens over time. in health care you're going to see alot so you kind of have to get accustomed to blood, death etc.. good luck with everything!!
@@preciousoriakhi thank you so much for taking the time to answer :) Have a nice day!
Gotta say your gorgeous as hell and Im in EMT school now any advice for coping with the Trauma
Lmaooo thank you so much 😭❤️❤️❤️💕💕and I would say to be sure to separate ur personal life from your work life so that things that happen on the job don’t get to u later & tbh after a while like anything in Healthcare. u almost become desensitized to the trauma or the insane stuff that happens, I hope everything goes well !
Precious tha nurse did you use your reciprocity when you moved to Miami and if so what was the process like to transfer your license ?
Maleek wallace no I did not so I’m not sure what that process exactly is
Do you need an ambulance drivers license in order to be hired as a EMT?
no you do not. You just need to be an EMT. but to drive the ambulance you will need driver training and your drivers license.
fits better than fashion nova got me lol
😂😂 love that you caught that
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omg my name is precious and i wanna be an emt as well😭!
Lmaoo Heyy twinn 💕💕 hope this video helped!
My name is Precious too I’m looking to be a nurse or emt
oh my gosh please save me 😛😍
Can you CCW as an EMT? I wouldn't feel safe otherwise.
what made you want to be a volunteer emt at your college? do you get special benefits from doing this?
I really, really wanted experience. Also I thought I was going to apply to PA school and those hours would have counted toward patient care hours.
@@preciousoriakhi why not be a part-time emt for a company while you're in school? might as well make money while you're giving up your time
@@bebeerin yes I could have done that but I was working as a CNA and an RA so the overnights at my school worked way to well in my schedule.
@@preciousoriakhi wow you really doing the most being a emt, cna, and ra! i definitely could not have 3 jobs while going to school. i'd be too tired and i feel like i'd be slacking at work or school due to exhaustion
Really random but sis your hella pretty 😭
whattt thank you sm 💕💕💕
Precious tha nurse ofc girl ❤️❤️❤️
Wait do all drug test even if I have a medical card?
I was like where is your mask but then I remembered that you said it was filmed earlier.
Lmaooo yes those were the pre covid days
How did it go when you where hired in? Did they just put you straight onto a rig? or did you run calls with a crew for a bit.
its different everywhere for me wayyy before going on a my first call we did training and mock calls.
Hey, sorry this is random but I see in the video you have a Sikh( Turban and bearded) individual in the video and am curious do they have any restrictions with beards in EMS? I’m asking as I am a Sikh myself. Thank you
Hey !!! There were no restrictions on beards but I don’t wanna give you the wrong information because I know different facilities across the country have different rules but no not at this facility. ❤️
@@preciousoriakhi sorry if this is personal but what state are you in? I’m from Cali and they have issues out here in most places. Thank you for your response.
I live in Miami Florida now. But that video was made in upstate New York.
@@preciousoriakhi oh ok, thank you. I appreciate the help. I’m definitely considering to still go this route but probably move around and see what’s up.
Your H.I.P.P.A. Joke😂😂 so true
😂😂
@@preciousoriakhi Ju John i
She was serious going to be both
Do you think the schooling can be accomplished as a single mom who didn't do very well in high school but still graduated? I need a career but failure terrifies me.
I know a lot of campuses like community colleges only need about a 2.0 gpa or do a tsi test for their campus but the give you a free study guide. It’s relatively easy as long as you look over for about 20 mins a day then most offer the EMT course and my local college the course is only 1 semester long which is like 2 1/2 months with meeting only Monday and Wednesday
Don’t let the thought of failure scare you away we all fail once or several times in life but we all get back up again. failure is part of succeeding. You got this believe in yourself most importantly which ever career field you get into study study study you got this don’t let your thought limit you .
Hey love, did you take EMT basic or are you a paramedic?
EMT basic 💕
The only prob I have w the job is the over night shifts bc I usually take my classes in the morning. Are overnight shifts mandatory for all EMTS?
No, no it’s not mandatory for all EMTs
Can you send me a link to the current emt book
No Cap that's by far the hottest EMT I've ever seen 😁😉. we need females EMTs in Los Angeles
I had a DUI that got reduced to a P.I. through a plea bargain; I also have a charge for Resisting Law Enforcement by Vehicle, it was a felony charge that got reduced to a misdemeanor through a plea bargain.
What do you think, would this impact my ability to obtain my NREMT?
No it wont, just go for it. Plus each state is different as well... EMT's and CNA's are very easy to obtain with a criminal record. Becoming a Paramedic might be a bit challenging, but there are waver options.
Hi I am an EMT based in Nigerian, do you think i have an opportunity to work or volunteer as an EMT?
The damn volume is too damn low the whole video I had too keep the phone too my one good working ear and that in it self was frustrating
U currently study biomedical sciences and I don't know whether to go into EMT or be a paramedic
Both are really good fields. becoming a paramedic takes a bit more schooling
do you need a degree in order to become an emt?
How do I even get started to apply ?
My instructor made us buy an online book for almost $400. Yea...
Which state has the best program?
What program provide you with the best tools and knowledge for the job?
That’s hard to answer because each state is so different and within each state they’re are different programs I would say to Google and call each program with specific questions. So you’re sure which one to use
What’s the textbook name or link?? It would dope to know!
Is it required to have a drivers license?
No it is not. What if you eventually want to become a driver you will have to have it.
What makes it dangerous?
it’s not always dangerous But u can run into potentially dangerous situations such as being in the middle of a car accidents or combative patients, blood & harmful substances, or mass causality incidents u feel me?
What are you studying for in school ?
Nursing 💉🩺✨
In MS, EMTs supposedly make $25/hr on the lower end, and about $35/hr on the higher end (according to indeed)
What’s the difference between an emt and a paramedic?
Emts provide basic medical care etc such as trauma vitals while paramedics are basically mini doctors capable of more intensive procedures
yes! the difference is in the their levels of education. paramedics can do ALOT more and it can take up to 18 to 24 months to become a paramedic depending on the program. both however transport people and give emergency care
@@preciousoriakhi Only 24 months to become a paramedic? In Australia it's 3 years of university full-time then a year as an intern if you land a position.
I started my emt course in aug and the same book I have to get is 300$
wow... check amazon before you pay that
Can i know your salary for a month?
Was this EMT job at UMIAMI while you were a student???
Lol no that was in U albany. before I went to U Miami
You are so beautiful 😍😍
aw Thankk youuu ! 💕💕❤️
Do you have to do medical school for that?
No you just need your license to practice the program is few months long
I just can't decide.. State police or EMT
Hmm I think state police will be better financially.. 😂 but both are really good career routes
Emt f@ck the police
Do you go to Ualbany?
Yess I did 💜💛
Can u be an emt with tattoos?
Yes, you can!
Sound like a New Yorker😎
Lmaooo you guessed right 💯😂
And she was also going to be a Cowgirl
Lmaooo 😂 I love that you’re having these conversations with her it’s wonderful ! Good luck to her in whateva she chooses I’m rooting for the cowgirl option
Hiw many hours do you work per shift
It depends but an overnight for me was from 10pm to 8am
Awesome job you want to move on to the hospitals 1199 or to become a firefighter just the pros 🤭
On to the hospitals !
K... Good luck 🤞 my son in real time he's going to move on to firefighter he's working for EMT ambulance service South Bronx New York🤭
Sad to see people living your dream
No ! it’s not sad to see. Let it push you. turn jealousy and sadness into motivation instead. Then u can have exactly what the people you see “living your dream” have. Wishing u well girl ☺️❤️❤️
@@preciousoriakhi I can’t believe I even remember commenting this but I’ve been an emt for two years!!!!
Your so beautiful
Thank you so much 🥺❤️❤️❤️❗️