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Paramedic: Lights, Sirens, & Blood. Brandon Glass Honors English IV 9 January 2013. Why Paramedic? . Passion for Emergency Medical Services Farther my knowledge. Future Career and Schooling. What is a Paramedic?. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) The three different levels of an EMT
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Paramedic: Lights, Sirens, & Blood Brandon Glass Honors English IV 9 January 2013
Why Paramedic? • Passion for Emergency Medical Services • Farther my knowledge. • Future Career and Schooling
What is a Paramedic? • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) • The three different levels of an EMT • EMT – Basic • EMT – Intermediate • EMT – PARAMEDIC
What does it Take To Be a paramedic? • Emotionally, physically, and mentally in shape • Quick • Graphic • Negative • “What happens at work, stays at work”
Where do paramedics work? • Private Ambulance Services • Rescue Squads • Government
My mentor • Andrew Davis • Nationally Registered Paramedic (NCEMTP) • Critical Care Paramedic (CCEMTP) • Tactical Emergency Medical Specialist (TEMS) • 36 Hours
My Product • Intubating a medical dummy • What is intubation?
Obstacles • Time Management • Meeting with my mentor • Working on product • HIPAA • The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 Privacy and Security Rules
The end… • Thank You For Listening • Questions, comments, or concerns