Question

[LoneRider]

Greetings all.

I'm curious about becoming a paramedic when my hitch with the Navy expires in about two and a half years. I have a college degree, and honestly the management side of the Navy isn't the best job in the world (stress stress stress stress, sleep deprivation, no real reward = I don't mind the former two but I'd like all that stress and sleep deprivation to mean something. Surface warfare is more like surface bureaucrat, I however am working for the sailors that I lead, hoping they can find better lives). I can't see myself as being a Navy officer for twenty years. I am curious about the EMT profession, I always had enjoyed helping others and I think that the idea of helping the severely wounded would be very rewarding.

What sort of schooling would I need to undergo? For me the pay cut people warn me that leaving the Navy after my five year hitch ends means little to me. I just want to find job satisfaction and I'm actually considering the EMS field.

Regards,

LoneRider

[enginerider50]

Well thank you for considering our line of work.

Biggest thing is, look to where you are going to settle when you get out of the Navy. Then when you have that question answered start scouting the local community colleges for the paramedic programs. If you are looking to settle in a metro area check out the local fd's/EMS companies.

Good luck. If you have any questions IM me.

ER50.

[LoneRider]

I intend to settle in the Orlando area. I'm from Central Florida and that is where I would like to return. Thanks for responding.

[ambulancemedic]

cpr then emt-b school then paramedic school. that's how it works in my area.

let me say - thank you for serving our country. next be forwarned that ems is about is about as thankless a job as serving in the armed forces. but if you still want to join us then welcome aboard and good luck!! we're a different type of people and in my biased opinion pretty fun. long hours, little pay, and crap yourself moments of fear. it's a lifestyle...