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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it’s fine.  But being a nurse assistant (CNA/PCA) is much more meaningful clinical experience and you can work PRN in college at a local hospital in pretty much any unit you want- or be be part of a float pool where they assign you to various units throughout the hospital depending on where you are needed.

The thing about EMTs is they don’t do a whole lot.  It isn’t like Rescue 911.  There is a lot of sitting around in parking lots and transporting people that can’t get to the doctor.  [/quote]

If you think stabilizing patients, performing CPR, administering Narcan, performing bag-valve mask ventilation isn't doing much then I guess you are right. That is like saying CNAs change bedpans and take people to the bathroom. Medical schools value EMT work as clinical work. It requires judgment and decision making under pressure and once you are released you are the person making the call on treatment as the first line responder.  You have no idea what you are talking about. [/quote]

EMT aren’t doing that 99% of the time, and we they are, those are very basic skills.  I’ve worked many yrs in ERs, half the time when EMTs bring patients in they couldn’t start any IVs and intubated the esophagus. [/quote]

So is changing a bedpan. What is your point? You sound awful. I hope I am never in the ER that you are in ... (I doubt you are). [/quote]

CNAs in hospitals do a ton.  They are responsible for obtaining vitals, blood sugars, inserting Foley catheters (and learning sterile technique), accurately recording input and output of patients, maneuvering patients, assisting with complicated dressing changes, I could go on and on. They learn all about various medical and surgical conditions, complications, interventions/treatments. They can listen in when doctors are rounding on patients and further gain knowledge.  Honestly, it’s the best yet most underrated way to learn about medicine and patient care. [/quote]

Again, clinical hours for the application is NOT about learning medicine. Med school is for learning medicine. It is about checking if you can handle blood/poop/smells and of course, empathy. [/quote]

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