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Training in the classroom is the first step to becoming a para-
medic. But all the books in the world can’t really prepare a per-
son for what he or she will find when that next call for an am-
bulance comes in. Paramedics have to work side by side with
veterans to soak up all the experience they can. Along with
learning all the body parts and the techniques of rescue, a para-
medic has to learn about himself or herself.
The Right Mindset
Choosing a career as a paramedic means taking on a great responsi-
bility. You need to make sure that you are mentally ready to deal with
seeing some pretty awful things. But you also need the confidence that
Training Mind
and Body
Words To Understand
diabetes
a disease that affects how a body absorbs and uses glucose (sugar). It can lead to other health
problems with circulation and nerves.
labor
this word means “work,” but in this case, it also means the process a female body goes through to
give birth
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