For the “Writing about Our Community” project this semester, I will be venturing into the life of an EMT. This abbreviation is short for emergency medical technician. EMTs are medical professionals specifically trained to give emergency medical care at the scenes of accidents, or inside ambulances. My dreams of pursuing a career in the healthcare field have led me to choose this community of people to research.
I have had a general interest in healthcare workers ever since I was younger. I’m specifically interested in EMTs because they don’t operate in a general healthcare setting, instead they operate in public areas and inside ambulances. One of my very good friends are currently holding a position as an EMT, and I’m interested in learning more…show more content… It’s tricky to pick an exact date because her and I both have crazy schedules. I have selected to interview this person because I know her personally and she is very passionate about her line of work. I’ve decided to interview someone I know outside of the field for two reasons. One reason being, I’ll feel more comfortable speaking with her and asking questions. The other being, I know I’ll be able to obtain adequate information for the project.
Through the interview, I plan to discuss what goes on inside the station and what happens on calls. I plan to experience both, but I want to have a second person’s perspective as well. If I end up being unable to interview my friend, I plan to interview either another EMT, or an EMT instructor. The information that I will gather through my tour, ride-along, and interview will supply me with adequate information needed to explain my chosen community. I would like to learn more about how EMTs learn to cope with the things they see daily. I’ve always wondered how an EMT could walk away from seeing a tragic accident and pretend like they didn’t see a thing. I am also interested in the debate of whether EMTs are an unappreciated field of healthcare. I’m
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