Essay On Being A Paramedic

In today’s society a need for rapid advanced medical care and transport outside the hospital setting has become a must. With a large increase in population, the need for more ambulances and more personnel to staff these units are in high demand. These personnel must be highly trained and skilled in many areas to safely and efficiently perform. Today’s paramedics are trained to handle nearly any emergency they may encounter in the field.
In 1972 the United States was recovering from several years of conflict in Vietnam. Several lessons were learned from the sacrifices made during the war. One of these sacrifices reflects the bravery, skill and effectiveness of the combat medic. In America it was recognized by physicians in Los Angeles that …show more content…
You are required to solve problems and scenarios with quickness and precision because someone’s life is at stake. A paramedic is trained to perform the skills and duties expertly, even after being woke from a dead sleep in the middle of the night, or after being on shift for 24 hours without sleep. Paramedics are trained to keep their composure and maintain a constant calmness during the most stressful situations. This trait is developed over time by consistent practice of clinical skills, building the trust with their rig partner, and being able to take command of any emergency scene they respond too. All paramedics must be able to maintain their composure during extremely stressful situations. Although the paramedic may never be in complete control, they give the illusion that things are under control by remaining calm, taking things in stride, and improvising no matter how the emergency may unfold. Despite the intense job and stress a paramedics is under on a daily basis, you will find that most paramedics are very patient and can be very likeable people, this helps keep the stressed out patient to feel they are in good