Name: 急救員/藥劑師對醫學院學生值得嗎？| 課外活動大解密 (Is EMT/Paramedic Worth it for Premeds? | Extracurriculars Explained)
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Becoming an EMT is a great way to gain clinical experience and stand out on your medical school applications.

成為急救技術員是累積臨床經驗並在醫學院申請中脫穎而出的絕佳方式。

話雖如此，這條路並非適合所有人。

Here's what you need to know about becoming an EMT.

這是你成為急救技術員需要知道的一切。

Jubbal medschoolinsiders.com this is the second video in our new extracurricular series where we dive deep into various pre med extracurriculars to help you decide which ones are right for you.

Jubbal medschoolinsiders.com 這是我們全新課外活動系列影片的第二集，我們會深入探討各種醫學預科課外活動，幫助你決定哪些最適合你。

Let us know which extracurricular you'd like to see next in the comment section below.

在下方的留言區告訴我們，你希望下一集介紹哪個課外活動。

Emergency medical technicians or EMTs are healthcare professionals who specialize in the treatment and trans transport of sick or injured patients in the pre hospital setting.

緊急醫療技術員，也就是 EMT，是醫療專業人員，專門在院前急救環境中治療和運送生病或受傷的病患。

They are trained to assess a patient's condition, administer life support measures such as CPR and supplemental oxygen, and

他們受過訓練，能夠評估病患狀況，給予心肺復甦術和補充氧氣等生命支持措施，並

stabilize patients for transport to a hospital or other medical facility.

穩定病患，以便運送至醫院或其他醫療機構。

EMTs work in a variety of settings, including ambulances, fire departments and other emergency medical services settings.

急救技術員在各種場所工作，包括救護車、消防部門和其他緊急醫療服務場所。

There are three different levels of EMT certification, each with varying degrees of training and scopes of practice.

EMT 認證有三個不同等級，每個等級的訓練和執業範圍都不同。

EMT Basic is the first level of certification.

Basic EMT's responsibilities consist of non invasive interventions for low acuity patients and assisting other higher level personnel such as advanced EMTs and paramedics with higher acuity patients.

基本級 EMT 的職責包括對低急性病患進行非侵入性介入，並協助進階 EMT 和救護技術員等更高層級人員處理高急性病患。

Examples of treatments that a basic EMT can provide include administering aspirin for chest pain, providing supplemental oxygen for shortness of breath and monitoring vital signs.

基本級 EMT 可提供的治療範例包括給予胸痛病患阿斯匹靈、為呼吸困難病患提供補充氧氣，以及監測生命徵象。

In addition, they are trained to administer basic life support including cpr, bleeding control and basic airway management.

此外，他們也受過訓練，能給予基本生命支持，包括心肺復甦術、止血和基本呼吸道管理。

Advanced EMT or AEMT is the next level of certification.

進階 EMT 或 AEMT 是下一個認證等級。

An advanced EMT is able to perform all of the duties of an EMT Basic plus limited invasive treatments to care for higher acuity patients.

進階 EMT 能夠執行 EMT 基本級的所有職責，外加有限的侵入性治療，以照護高急性病患。

This includes placing intravenous catheters or IVs for fluid or medication administration, administering nebulizer treatments for asthma or COPD exacerbation, and

這包括放置靜脈輸液導管或 IV 以進行輸液或藥物給予、給予霧化器治療以緩解氣喘或慢性阻塞性肺病惡化，以及

placing supraglottic airways among others.

The exact scope of an AEMT can vary depending on the state or medical system.

進階 EMT 的確切執業範圍可能因州或醫療系統而異。

For instance, an AEMT working in a more rural area may have a greater scope of practice than an AEMT working in a large city.

舉例來說，在較鄉村地區工作的進階 EMT，其執業範圍可能比在大城市工作的進階 EMT 來得廣。

The last level of certification is the emtp, more commonly referred to the paramedic.

最高等級的認證是 EMT-P，也就是大家比較常聽到的救護技術員。

Paramedics render invasive treatments for severely ill or injured patients.

救護技術員能為重症或重傷病患執行侵入性治療。

They are able to assess and stabilize a wide variety of life threatening conditions including cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, heart attacks and severe trauma.

他們能夠評估並穩定各種危及生命的狀況，包括心臟驟停、呼吸衰竭、心臟病發作和嚴重創傷。

As such, their scope of practice is much greater than basic or advanced EMTs.

是以，他們的執業範圍比基本級或進階 EMT 來得廣泛許多。

They can administer a wide variety of medications including narcotics and antiarrhythmics they can perform endotracheal intubation for airway management, cardioversions for dysrhythmias, and

他們可以給予多種藥物，包括麻醉藥和抗心律不整藥，還能執行氣管插管來管理呼吸道，以及心臟電擊術來處理心律不整，還有

needle chest decompression for pneumothoraces, all while in the back of a MO ambulance.

為氣胸進行胸腔穿刺減壓，所有這些都是在救護車裡完成的。

For those looking to take their EMS career further, there are additional certifications for paramedics including Critical Care Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, and

對於想讓自己的緊急醫療服務生涯更上一層樓的人來說，救護技術員還有其他進階認證，包括加護救護技術員、飛行救護技術員，以及

It should be noted that all EMTs work under a medical director and adhere to state protocols which dictate what treatments or interventions they can and cannot do.

需要注意的是，所有 EMT 都是在醫療總監的指導下工作，並遵守州政府的規範，這些規範會詳細說明他們可以執行或不能執行的治療或介入措施。

These protocols serve as standing orders to administer treatments without a doctor present.

這些規範是站立醫囑，可以在沒有醫師在場的情況下執行治療。

As such, the scope of practice for EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics can vary significantly depending on the location or medical system.

是以，EMT、AEMT 和高級救護技術員的執業範圍，會因地點或醫療系統而有很大差異。

In some instances, EMTs may need to contact an emergency medicine physician for permission to administer a particular medication or intervention, even when it's clinically indicated to become an EMT in the United States, you must complete an accredited EMT course and pass a written and practical skills exam administered by the National Registry of Emergency medical technicians, or NREMT.

在某些情況下，EMT 可能需要聯繫急診醫師，才能給予特定藥物或介入措施，即使臨床上需要。要在美國成為 EMT，必須完成認證的 EMT 課程，並通過緊急醫療技術員國家註冊局（NREMT）管理的筆試和實作技能考試。

For short, EMT basic courses are typically 10 to 12 weeks or approximately 150 hours in duration and consist of in class lectures or practice scenarios and clinical experiences.

簡而言之，EMT 基本級課程通常為期 10 到 12 週，大約 150 小時，包含課堂講授、練習情境和臨床經驗。

Once you've completed your EMT Basic course and passed the NREMT exam, you can apply for an advanced EMT program.

完成 EMT 基本級課程並通過 NREMT 考試後，就可以申請進階 EMT 課程。

Advanced EMT programs consist of an additional 10 to 14 weeks or 300 hours of training.

進階 EMT 課程額外包含 10 到 14 週，或 300 小時的訓練。

This typically consists of some combination of in class lectures, practice scenarios, and clinical experiences.

這通常包含課堂講授、練習情境和臨床經驗的組合。

Lastly, to become a paramedic you must hold either an EMT Basic or EMT Advanced certification.

最後，要成為高級救護技術員，必須持有 EMT 基本級或 EMT 進階級認證。

Paramedic courses are typically eight months to one year in duration, which equates to roughly 800 to 1,000 hours of training.

高級救護技術員課程通常為期八個月到一年，相當於大約 800 到 1,000 小時的訓練。

In addition to the length of training, paramedic programs have much more intensive clinical components, often consisting of ambulance ride alongs and in the hospital training.

除了訓練時長之外，救護技術員課程還有更密集的臨床實習，通常包含救護車隨行和院內訓練。

Once you've become certified as an emt, AEMT or paramedic, finding a job is often fairly simple as many areas face widespread understaffing.

一旦你取得 EMT、AEMT 或救護技術員認證，找工作通常會很簡單，因為很多地區都面臨普遍的人手不足問題。

Most companies will require some sort of testing as part of their interview process, so it's important to brush up on your clinical knowledge and skills ahead of time.

大多數公司在面試過程中都會要求某種形式的測驗，所以事先複習你的臨床知識和技能非常重要。

Next, let's talk about the benefits of becoming an EMT as a pre med.

接下來，我們來談談 EMT 作為醫學院申請前準備的好處。

The most obvious benefit is that you'll gain a great deal of knowledge and clinical experience by working as an emt.

最明顯的好處是，你將透過擔任 EMT 獲得大量的知識和臨床經驗。

You'll have the opportunity to take histories, obtain vital signs, perform physical exams and administer care to patients all before ever stepping foot into medical school.

在進入醫學院之前，你將有機會詢問病史、測量生命徵象、進行身體檢查並為病患提供照護。

Whereas other common pre med jobs such as medical scribing or research are significantly limited in their ability to interact with patients, EMTs are directly involved in patient care.

相較於其他常見的醫學院申請前準備工作，例如病歷書寫員或研究助理，這些工作與病患互動的能力嚴重受限，而 EMT 則直接參與病患照護。

In addition, EMTs work alongside many other members of the healthcare team, including nurses, physician assistants and doctors.

此外，EMT 會與醫療團隊中的許多其他成員一起工作，包括護士、醫師助理和醫生。

This allows you to ask questions to further your medical knowledge and build relationships with people who may ultimately be able to write you a letter of recommendation for your medical school application.

這讓你能夠提問以進一步拓展你的醫學知識，並與那些最終可能為你的醫學院申請寫推薦信的人建立關係。

Being an EMT also allows you a great deal of flexibility that other pre med jobs do not.

擔任 EMT 也讓你擁有其他醫學院申請前準備工作所沒有的極大彈性。

Emergencies don't clock out after 5pm or take breaks during the holidays.

急救狀況不會在下午五點後停止，也不會在假日休息。

As such, EMTs work around the clock to deliver care to their patients.

是以，急救技術員會全天候為病患提供照護。

In many locations, EMTs also work 12 hour shifts, allowing them to be a full time employee while working only three days per week.

在許多地方，急救技術員也上十二小時的班，讓你可以在一週只工作三天的情況下成為全職員工。

This can give you tremendous flexibility to work around your classes and other responsibilities.

這能讓你擁有極大的彈性，配合你的課業和其他責任。

EMTs also work in a variety of different settings.

急救技術員也會在各種不同的環境中工作。

Although we typically associate EMTs with ambulances, this isn't the case for all EMTs.

雖然我們通常會將急救技術員與救護車連結在一起，但並非所有急救技術員都是如此。

There are opportunities to work in medical offices and emergency departments, work first aid for special events, and

有機會在診所和急診室工作、為特殊活動提供急救，以及

do inter facility transports, to name a few.

進行醫療機構間轉運，這只是其中幾項。

Each setting has its individual pros and cons, however, you can take comfort in knowing that you aren't limited to only working on an ambulance.

每個工作環境都有其個別的優缺點，不過，你可以安心知道自己不只侷限於在救護車上工作。

Lastly, becoming an EMT can help you develop your abilities as a leader and give you a taste of true responsibility for your patients.

最後，成為急救技術員能幫助你培養領導能力，並讓你嚐到對病患負起真正責任的滋味。

As an emt, you're often called upon to care for patients in unfamiliar environments.

身為急救技術員，你常需要在陌生的環境中照顧病患。

As such, you need to be able to survey the scene and take control of the situation in order to effectively care for your patients, which requires strong leadership skills.

是以，你需要能夠評估現場狀況並掌控全局，才能有效照顧病患，這需要很強的領導能力。

In addition, the decisions that you make while working as an EMT can have lasting consequences for your patients.

此外，身為急救技術員時所做的決定，可能會對你的病患造成長遠的影響。

Although all EMTs treat patients based on protocols, the scenarios you'll face are not always black and white.

雖然所有急救技術員都是依循標準程序來治療病患，但你將面臨的情境並非總是黑白分明。

You'll regularly experience situations that challenge you to think outside of the box and use the resources available to you to deliver the best quality care to your patients.

你經常會遇到需要你跳脫框架思考，並運用現有資源來為病患提供最高品質照護的情境。

Although there are many benefits to being an emt, there are some drawbacks that you should be aware of.

雖然成為急救技術員有很多好處，但也有一些你應該知道的缺點。

Becoming an EMT requires anywhere from a few months to a couple of years to complete, depending on the level of certification.

成為急救技術員所需的時間，依認證等級不同，從幾個月到兩年不等。

This means either delaying your undergraduate studies or taking on a heavier course load while you complete your EMT training.

這意味著你要麼延後大學學業，要麼在完成急救技術員訓練的同時，加重課業負擔。

In contrast, other pre med jobs such as medical scribing, don't require any type of certification and allow you to start working and gaining experience immediately.

相對地，其他醫學預科工作，例如病歷書寫員，則不需要任何認證，讓你能夠立即開始工作並累積經驗。

Although the flexible schedule of an EMT can be beneficial in some ways, it can also be challenging in others.

雖然 EMT 的彈性排班在某些方面很有幫助，但也會帶來挑戰。

Because emergencies happen at all hours of day, every day of the year, you may have to regularly work nights, weekends or holidays while the rest of your friends are enjoying their time off.

因為緊急狀況一天 24 小時、一年 365 天都會發生，你可能需要經常輪夜班、週末班或假日班，而你的朋友們卻在享受他們的假期。

Being an EMT can also be incredibly stressful.

Due to the nature of emergencies, strong emotions are commonplace.

由於緊急狀況的性質，強烈的情緒是很常見的。

You'll regularly treat patients who are scared, sad or even angry, and

你會經常接觸到害怕、難過甚至生氣病患，

sometimes those feelings get taken out on you.

有時候這些情緒會轉嫁到你身上。

For instance, it's estimated that only about 10% of patients who experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive.

舉例來說，估計在院外發生心臟驟停的病患，只有大約 10% 能存活。

This means that as an EMT you'll become intimately familiar with death and and suffering.

這表示身為 EMT，你會非常熟悉死亡和痛苦。

It should come as no surprise then, that burnout is incredibly common among EMTs at all levels of training.

所以，在所有訓練級別的 EMT 中，職業倦怠非常普遍，這點應該不令人意外。

It's so common, in fact, that most EMT programs include topics in mental health, burnout, and

事實上，職業倦怠非常普遍，以至於大多數 EMT 課程都將心理健康、職業倦怠和

stress management as part of their curriculum.

This isn't to say that you shouldn't become an emt.

這並不是說你不應該成為一名 EMT。

It can be an incredible learning experience.

Rather, it's to inform you of the challenges that EMTs face so you can go into it knowing both the pros and the cons.

相反地，這是在告知你 EMT 所面臨的挑戰，這樣你就能帶著優缺點的認知進入這個領域。

If you've decided to become an emt, here are some tips to help you get the most out of the experience.

如果你決定成為一名 EMT，這裡有一些建議可以幫助你充分利用這段經驗。

First, approach the job with a sense of curiosity.

首先，以好奇心來面對這份工作。

Although you will be limited in your roles and responsibilities as an emt, there is no limit to how much you can learn.

雖然身為 EMT，你的角色和職責會受到限制，但你能學到的東西卻沒有限制。

You can get as much or as little as you want from the experience.

你可以從這段經驗中獲得你想要的多少，就看你如何投入。

It's completely dependent on you and your willingness to learn.

這完全取決於你和你學習的意願。

The information and the resources are there, but it's up to you to seek them out.

資訊和資源都在那裡，但要主動去尋找。

Next, use the opportunity to hone your communication skills.

接著，利用這個機會磨練你的溝通技巧。

Arguably, the biggest benefit that being an EMT has over other pre med extracurriculars is is that you'll be directly involved in patient care.

毫無疑問，成為 EMT 相較於其他醫學預科課外活動最大的優勢在於，你能直接參與病患照護。

Effective communication is crucial for your future career as a physician, and

有效的溝通對你未來成為醫師的職涯至關重要，

the sooner you're able to develop these skills, the better off you'll be as an emt.

越早發展這些技能，身為 EMT 的你會越順利。

You'll meet and communicate with dozens of people each day.

你每天會遇到並與數十人溝通。

Use this as an opportunity to hone your communication skills and work effectively as part of the healthcare team.

利用這個機會磨練你的溝通技巧，並作為醫療團隊的一員有效工作。

It's also important to keep your end goal in mind.

Although it can be exciting to get out there and start taking care of patients, don't lose sight of the bigger picture.

雖然投入其中開始照護病患會很令人興奮，但別忘了更大的藍圖。

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