This semester Derek has been training to be an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). As part of his training he worked a shift in the Emergency Room at Banner Desert Hospital (used to be Desert Samaritan) in Mesa.
It sounded very interesting, as he shadowed a certified EMT on his job, treating wounds, taking vitals, and working with Doctors and Nurses.
Most EMTs end up working either Emergency Rooms, or riding in Ambulances or Rescue Vehicles. The course ends in May, and at that time he may have to decide what sounds most interesting, or see what’s available.
Many EMTs eventually work up to Paramedic, Nurse or Physician. These are options for the future, but who knows?; this may just be a temporary side trip en route to another unrelated career. But it’s a good skill to fall back on if he needs it.
3 responses so far ↓
1 Donna // Mar 22, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Sounds so interesting and exciting. Wish he would blog about some of his experiences. Guess it’s up to you to keep us abreast.
2 Mom // Mar 22, 2010 at 9:54 pm
I love reading about it, and am thinking that he was just across the street from me. Please encourage him to tell us some of what he did.
3 Dale // Mar 24, 2010 at 5:06 pm
I always thought I would like to be an EMT on one of those rescue Helicopters. I think Derek would be pretty cool in the face of a trauma situation.