https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JQkrSh8jApVzOMNUiSMeZm5t7Jt19wXL/view?usp=sharing
The link above will direct you to my Emergency Medical Technician license. I received my license in 2019 thanks to the help of the Appomattox Rescue Squad. I received the proper training through them which allowed me to pass my national registry and obtain my license.
Reflection Section: As an EMT, one must always be on their best behavior to ensure the safety of the patient. I believe I have learned how to perform competently in a professional setting through my EMT training. When I first started, I was a nervous wreck! I did not know how to talk to patients (pt). I would sit back and allow my trainer to handle the pt/situation and just do what they commanded me. However, as I got comfortable in uncomfortable situations, I was able to take control. I was able to talk to the patient and have them keep calm in order to take vitals, administer medication, and transport them. This took a lot of work and effort due to my fear of being wrong and looking stupid. As I continued being a newly trained EMT, I realized being wrong is a given and to learn from those mistakes. For example, many times on the back of the ambulance I would fidget with the blood pressure cuff because I did not know which side made contact with the skin. Soon after, I realized due to my constant fidgeting I was able to properly put the cuff on and not look stupid in front of the pt. This taught me that practice makes perfect, patience is a virtue and humiliation is not always a bad thing. Through these skills, I am able to present without being embarrassed or nervous, I am able to attend a meeting and speak clearly and properly, I can work in group settings, and much more. Unfortunately, I am no longer a volunteer EMT however these skills will follow me for the rest of my life.