Are you interested in pursuing a career as an emergency medical technician (EMT)? An EMT is a vital part of emergency services, as lives depend on the rapid reaction and care provided by EMTs and paramedics. On your journey to becoming an EMT, you will have to successfully complete both classroom curriculum and clinical rotations during EMT training. If you are truly committed to pursuing a career as an EMT, it is important for you to understand what to expect during clinical rotations.
There are generally two types of clinical rotations that a student must complete, including the ambulance clinical rotation and Emergency Department clinical rotation. Ambulance clinical rotation provides the EMT student hands-on experience working as part of an ambulance crew. Under strict supervision, you will be able to apply your classroom education to real-life settings and scenarios. You will gain a greater understanding and appreciation for all the elements of working on an ambulance crew, including checking the ambulance during the beginning of your shift, providing patient care and handing the patient to the Emergency Department staff. The Emergency Department clinical rotation gives the EMT student the opportunity to witness how the ED operates and how a patient is assisted once the ambulance crew turns the patient over to the ED. As is the case with ambulance clinical rotations, ED clinical rotations will be done under strict supervision and will allow EMT students to apply classroom education to practical situations. Once clinical rotations are completed, your supervisor should complete a student evaluation form.
There are some important general rules that any EMT student should follow during clinical rotations. It is important that the EMT student is dressed properly and focused for the tasks to come. The EMT student should have identification ready to show at all times. It is also vital that the EMT student strictly follows all rules and regulations and has appropriate paperwork filled out after completion of rotations.
If you really want to pursue a career as an EMT, you must be prepared for both classroom learning and hands-on clinical rotations. The two types of clinical rotations that EMT students must typically complete include ambulance clinical rotations and Emergency Department clinical rotations. It is absolutely essential that you dress appropriately, have identification ready to present, follow all rules and regulations and have appropriate paperwork filled out at the end of your clinical rotation.
About Michael McCandless
Michael McCandless has been in the emergency medical services industry for nearly a decade. He is very proud of his career and the opportunity to serve his community. He is also the owner of the EMT Training and Career Headquarters website, which provides information and resources to individuals interested in beginning a career as an EMT.
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