The careers of an EMT and a paramedic is based on caring for the injured and sick people. Many times people need immediate assistance and that is the time where the role of the EMTs and paramedics starts its action. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls that require medical assistance, they put bandages on wounds, they perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), they examine patients conditions to choose the method of treatment, they provide first-aid or life support care, they transport or transfer patients in an ambulance, they report what they observed and the treatment they provided for the patient to the healthcare staff and they clean and replace supplies and equipment used. The difference between EMT and paramedics is that …show more content…
EMTs and Paramedics need multiple qualities and skills to develop their job starting with teamwork. In multiple scenarios these professions will be faced with police, fire or health agencies, they need to know how to communicate in order to achieve the best care for the patient. Ability to face challenging situations, being able to solve stressful situations under pressure knowing how to remain calm, make decisions and stay professional. Be creative, every situation is going to be different under divergent conditions and they have to figure out how to proceed in each one of them. Mental toughness, they will encounter hard situations where they'll face tough incidents. Physical strength, since EMTs and paramedics need to be constantly lifting, moving and bending they need to be physically …show more content…
The proper way to deal with stress in these professions is by first knowing that rest is an important part of the job. You need to refresh your body and your mind between shifts. Second, knowing how to detach yourself from work, spend time with relatives or doing things you enjoy out of work. Third, eat healthy and consume nutrients that will help you and will benefit your body. Fourth, exercise regularly, maintaining your body active will always help you stay focused and alert. Fifth, find a coping mechanism, finding something that will help you relax and manage difficult situations in a better