Career questions tagged paramedic


What made you realize you wanted to become a EMT and how do you deal with the stress the job brings?
#spring25 Im a senior in high school who is going into the medical field. Im struggling to know which path I should take for the future between becoming a Paramedic or a radiologist technician. So I'd love to hear how you knew your job was what you wanted to do for the rest of your career.

Unique career options in Health/Medicine that aren't a Doctor or PT?
I am currently majoring in Exercise Physiology and I am also getting my EMT certificate right now. I am really enjoying my EMT class, but am wondering what I can do with both an EMT certificate and an Exercise Physiology undergraduate degree after I graduate. Will I need to go and get a graduate degree or above to have a substantial job after college that includes my love of health and medicine?

Which is better, Paramedic or EMT?
Just a general question. I'm planning on becoming one of these, but I don't know which yet. Any suggestions?

What are the pros and cons to becoming a paramedic?
I would love to become a paramedic, but i've heard from a lot of people that it's not that great of a job. There's often trauma involved, and it is at random hours of the day. Apparently it consumes your schedule. I would love to become one, as I said before, but I don't know if it is worth it. Any thoughts?

What is the hardest part of being an EMT or Paramedic?
Hi, I'm currently a senior at my school. I plan on becoming an EMT this summer and this fall working on getting my Paramedic. I plan on being done with my paramedic and working a while before going for undergrad classes. What is the hardest part of becoming a paramedic going to be.

What courses should I take in high School if I want to become a sports medicine doctor or possibly a paramedic?
The university I am hoping to one day attend is western. I am currently in grade 9 (I already selected grade 10 courses). So basically just courses I should take for grade 11 and 12.

what is the most challenging part of becoming a paramedic and how difficult is it mentally and physically How would you prepare yourself mentally for this type of job??
After speaking to some people who have been in this line of work, they say its best to go into the job ready for the unexpected, could this be a true and valid answer?



What questions should I ask when I go to the fire station about becoming a EMT?
Hello! Thank you all for all the amazing answers/ help I got on my last question. I plan on going to my local fire station in the future to ask some questions about becoming an EMT, I am still looking for schooling, because I would very much prefer it to be an in class setting and not online. So I’m looking for guidance on questions to ask when I go and visit! I have a few in mind but help would be extremely appreciated!

I am wanting to become an EMT
Hello, I am finally starting to become serious about wanting to start my career and I am just wanting/needing help on where to start and how to go about it. I've been looking into schools, but I also want to go to my local fire station to talk to someone there, and to also put a face to a name. I want to start school at the end of this year or beginning of next year (2025). I know you start by going to school and getting your EMT and becoming certified, but I like to know all the information I can get and being able to talk to someone already in the career seems helpful to me. All of this to say what should I do and where do I start, and are there any tips for me. Thank you!!

What else should I add to my career to do list? ?
I want to be in the medical field starting off as an emt/ paramedic then work my way up. Some steps I need to take would be studying really hard, join class that spark the interest and research. What else should I do??


How to become a paramedic?
Tell us everything we need to do to become a paramedic. Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.

Is there anything i can do as a teen to help become a first responder
i am 14 year old transmale and want to be a first responder (paramedic i hope) is there anything i can do to right now or as a teen to help achieve that goal when im older if so what can i do? And anything i should avoid doing now?


What are some tools and/or other gear and systems I would use while working as a Paramedic?
All answers are accepted and any further info is also highly grateful.


Are there internships available for aspiring EMTs/paramedics?
This is part of our professionals series where we ask professionals what they think students should know




As a paramedic what are the most types of injuries you deal with?
#paramedic #medical #medicalfield #healthcare


Who do I have to report to at the end of the day while working as a paramedic?
I am a teenager currently in high school. I am starting to look into career choices for my future. I have always had an interest for #medicine and being a #paramedic. I want to learn more about this #career-path so I can start volunteering and getting internships to build experience.

What will a typical day look like working as a paramedic?
I am a teenager currently in high school. I am starting to look into career choices for my future. I have always had an interest for #medicine and being a #paramedic. I want to learn more about this #career-path so I can start volunteering and getting internships to build experience.

What are the biggest challenges someone would face while working as a paramedic?
I am a teenager currently in high school. I am starting to look into career choices for my future. I have always had an interest for #medicine and being a #paramedic. I want to learn more about this #career-path so I can start volunteering and getting internships to build experience.

What are some of the possible shift hours while being a paramedic?
I am a teenager currently in high school. I am starting to look into career choices for my future. I have always had an interest for #medicine and being a #paramedic. I want to learn more about this #career-path so I can start volunteering and getting internships to build experience.

How can I enter into a paramedic career?
I am currently pursuing a Business Analytics degree but found my passion for healthcare expeditions through volunteering. I wish to equip myself with paramedic knowledge and pursue such a career on graduation. #paramedic #career #business #career-choice #medicine #medical #healthcare #healthcareexpeditions