Why I Want To Be A Paramedic Essay

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My Career choice is a Paramedic. I've been interested in this career for about 4 months. I want to take my career in the Army. What grabbed my interest in this career was being able to help others, saving lives etc. I want to have a job in this career because I want to be able to save lives in the Army and be able to see what it’s like. What makes me good for this career is that I'm strong, ready to save lives and fight. Paramedics have many special tasks and skills. Their main and most important skill is saving lives. They are always on call, ready and strong. They take care of each and every patient to the best of their ability. They work very well with others (“Skills and Abilities”1). They have special values such as having social interest, …show more content…

My main skill in being Paramedic ready is having a lot of physical strength. Some other skills I need are good listening and problem solving skills. These skills will be useful when I'm on a call and it’s an emergency. Finally the last skill I will need is good emotional support (“knowledge skills”1). When I think about all these great skills I will need for my career I think that it won’t be challenging or difficult. I chose this career because I want to be a strong independent woman that won’t have to worry about being taken care of. I also chose this career because I want to help people and find out new things. I will practice these skills so when it’s time to take action I will be …show more content…

The salary for the starting career of a Paramedic in Missouri is 22,830. The average salary is 29,110. Finally, with enough experience and good business skills, A missouri Paramedic can make as much as 46,400 (“Salary”). When I think about the salary of a Paramedic I know that i will have to budget my money in the beginning of my career. However, when I get the experience and skills to meet the maximum salary I won’t need too. Paramedics are required to use various forms of technology, Including Microsoft Excel. Some other forms of technology they use are microsoft powerpoint, epocrates, tech on software hazemate (“Technology”1). When I think about these programs I know I will have to learn more about these programs. Some of these programs are definitely going to be hard, but I will get through it. I understand that being in this Career we have some challenging effects. The Demand for Paramedics is 22,830. This is the starting demand. In ten years, the career is predicted to be at 29,110. This salary is after ten years of being on the job. The annual demand is 46,400 (“Job outlook”1). When I think about the demands for a Paramedic I think that starting out might have me on a strict budget. I understand that the early demand won’t be that much in the beginning of my