Have you ever been in serious need of emergency medical help? If so, most likely you required the services of an emergency medical technician or paramedic. These very serious workers are trained to respond to every medical crisis possible that may occur in everyday living to emergencies caused by high-risk situations. Emergency medical technicians and paramedics work in high stress and even high-risk situations, but most EMTs and paramedics will tell you that the stress and strain is well worth the extreme sense of fulfillment and satisfaction of saving another human being's life. In this paper will discuss the salary and employment outlook, work tasks, settings, tools, related occupations, training, related majors, and advancement in the EMT/Paramedic field.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the federal government, the EMT/Paramedic field is classified as a large category of employment with 138,276 workers employed as of 2000-2001. The estimated outlook for employment is expected to grow tremendously from 2002-2006. The need for more EMTs/Paramedics is contributed to several factors. One reason this field is growing is the number of EMTs/Paramedics retiring out of the field due to age/physical problems (back/neck/leg strain). Another reason for rapid growth is the increase in the elderly population. A great deal of accidents that occur with older individuals are handled by EMTs/Paramedics and as this demand increases, so does the need for workers to handle the demand. .
Work tasks that are handled by EMTs and Paramedics range from automobile accidents, heart attacks, near drowning, urgent childbirth, and gunshot wounds to broken bones, allergic reactions, and even non-emergency transportation to hospitals on rare occasions. Each emergency requires fast response and immediate care by the EMT/Paramedic. With the help of the dispatcher, the EMT/Paramedic arrives at unknown scene and must evaluate the nature of the emergency and must decide on an appropriate action.
Emergency medical services would not have a basis for fruition. ... The following pages will illustrate the struggles of an emergency medical technician and other emergency medical service workers. ... "Avianca Flight 52," Emergency Medical Services Magazine. ... Emergency Medical Services Magazine. ... ERRI Emergency Services Report. ...
He reported his findings to the Wurzburg Physic-Medical Society on December 8, 1895. ... In October 1920 13 radiographic technicians from nine states and one from a Canadian Province met with Jerman and formed the American Association of Radiological Technicians (AART). ... In 1923 the ARRT formed the American Registry of X-ray Technicians. (ARXT) The ARXT established the testing guidelines for the technicians. ... Math up to college algebra 111C, English composition 121, and medical terminology. ...
A report generated by the Center for Disease and Control and Prevention strategic planning workgroup on preparedness and response to biological and chemical terrorism outlines steps for strengthening public health and health-care capacity to protect the United States against these dangers. ... As part of this effort, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention collaborates with state and local health agencies to better form partnerships with front-line medical personnel in hospital emergency departments, hospital care facilities, poison control centers, first-responders, and other offices t...
Later into the morning, she eventually called her daughter to take her to the emergency room. ... Once arriving at the emergency room, Mrs. ... Cooper had died waiting to see medical officials. ... Hospitals are unable to fill many of their open positions for registered nurses, pharmacist, and radiology technicians. In addition, more hospitals report a severe shortage of nurses - with increasing number of RN positions vacant. ...
Patients are seen through the Emergency Room some days, but most have scheduled appointments. ... All the information from this exam would be sent to the Radiologist for reading, then a report would be sent to the patient's physician. ... Many members of my family and friends are in the medical field in one way or another. I have always loved being involved with any type of medical aspects. I was an Emergency Medical Technician from 1974 until December of 1999. ...
(Science Express) As of May 8, 146 new S.A.R.S cases have been reported in China's provinces. (China's Ministry of Health Latest S.A.R.S Statistics) The Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization have received reports of patients with SARS from over 27 countries worldwide. ... When traveling to infected SARS areas such as Mainland, Bejing,China , Taiwan , Hong Kong, Hanoi,Vietnam, and Toronto, travelers should take a travel health kit containing basic first aid and medical supplies. ...
Your healthcare provider, for example, has purchased a state-of-the-art wireless handheld application that lets administrators, physicians and medical staff access records, order lab tests and prescribe medications. ... These technologies can offer dramatic cost savings and new capabilities to diverse applications ranging from retail settings to manufacturing shop floors to medical emergencies. ... And detectives can report to head-quarters from the scene of the crime. ...
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