A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN EMT | Non-traditional Premed

Hey guys! This is a day in the life of an EMT. Every day is different, but this gives you a glimpse into our typical day! I am a premed hoping to get into medical school next year and this has been an awesome experience to get hands on patient care. I have loved learning about the pre-hospital setting and how to provide quality patient care. I learn something new everyday and I highly recommend working as an EMT if you have the opportunity during gap years! If you are a premed student or non-traditional premed, check out my blog and watch my other videos. Hope you enjoy!
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I'm Maggie, a non-traditional premed, blogger, KZbinr & Taylor Swift fanatic. I like to share my premed journey, life lessons, and favorite things to connect, inspire, and encourage anyone else like me who has lofty goals and hopeful aspirations for their future.
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[@tayvigil7862]

I'm also a pre-med student working as an EMT! It was the best decision I've ever made as a pre-med. It's nice to know there are other non-traditionals out there :)

[@itslifebymaggie]

That's awesome! My EMT experience has already come in handy for med school so definitely an awesome decision. Best of luck on your premed journey! You'll be surprised how many non-trads you'll have as classmates in the future, it's awesome!

[@brandonurban9537]

I’m one semester in with paramedic school. Looking to get my RN and BSN eventually. Emt has been so much fun! Wouldn’t change it for the world

[@cheyannenichols7200]

I'm considering taking the emt-b classes to become an emt and your video was super helpful to see what an average day is like!!! Thanks for uploading!!!! :)

[@itslifebymaggie]

Happy it was helpful! Good luck with your class!

[@patrickhoover946]

I am currently an EMT/Driver for MedTech Ambulance out of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and I can say that the company that you worked for AMR runs very similar to how we run. I really appreciate you vloging your EMT shifts to show the world what EMT’s and EMS workers do. Best of luck to you in your future career(s)! Thanks again!

[@itslifebymaggie]

Oh cool, thank you!!

[@shadaane]

EMT here in NY. I usually beg to eat and when I can’t due to the volume of 911 calls, I eat en route to the call 😂 It’s a bad day not a bad life. No matter how hectic it gets out there, I LOVE IT 😻 #ems

[@itslifebymaggie]

haha yeah, I have definitely eaten on the way to calls! That is awesome that you enjoy it so much!

[@shadaane]

@@itslifebymaggie I’m also Premed hoping to become an ER Doctor. Currently in Paramedic School 😊

[@itslifebymaggie]

@@shadaane ooh that is awesome!

[@Jcst234]

I enjoyed the video. Please keep them coming. You have such a great personality.

[@lindseyraymond2062]

I’ve been an EMT for the last 10 years. I loved it. I got burnt out from it. Made a crazy career change. I’ll still keep my License up to date 👍

[@Dark_Horse_VT]

Just got hired on AMR. My first bit into the medical field and I'm looking forward to start!

[@itslifebymaggie]

That’s awesome, congrats!!

[@rosemadder5547]

Same here!! But we have to start at Lifeguard here, which yeah I know is under the AMR/GMR umbrella. I start in a week!! Woot woot! Are you still there? I have an app in with my county… I’ve heard AMR is actually really bad to work for 😅

[@Dark_Horse_VT]

@Rose Madder I'm still working for them. Just depends on the region. Some operations are good, some are bad. But it's really what you make it. Best of luck to you!

[@PilarNewman]

Great video! I came to watch for a minute but ended up watching the whole thing! Loved how your partner was not excited about the whole day vlogging! 🤣....thanks for being out there on the front lines! Stay safe!

[@itslifebymaggie]

Haha yeah, she only got slightly happier after Starbucks 😂 she loves having me as a partner though, I swear! 🤣

[@PilarNewman]

I’m on my way to Starbucks now! Coffee is life! Tell your partner that people are watching and that vlogging is cool! Cant wait to see the next one!

[@itslifebymaggie]

@@PilarNewman ohh I will definitely tell her!! Haha

[@Shelbydee3030]

These videos are awesome! I’m in Canada, just finished paramedic school, waiting on 3 months of rideouts before I can graduate but stupid Covid is in the wayyyyy LOL please keep the videos coming :)

[@itslifebymaggie]

Haha yeah that’s rough! We had a large handful that were stuck as VSTs for a while bc they weren’t allowed to do their ride alongs due to COVID!

[@stephenalexander9160]

I work for an ambulance service. I am training as an emt. I do alot of inter-facilaty transfers. I do like 6 or 7 a day. Work 12 hour shifts. I love it. Can't wait for the upgrade. Best choice ever

[@lukegodbold6696]

"Dispatch didn't realize it was a bari patient" omw why is this such a mood.

[@BreakingGravityPT]

This video is great! Thank you :D

[@itslifebymaggie]

Happy you like it! :)

[@SnakeBiteGaming556]

Having a dad that is a firefighter EMT it’s pretty cool to see the trucks roll out.

[@fernandozavala3053]

Just starting my emt course hopefully AMR takes me in for a job as a student!

[@charitymitchell7174]

Thank you for the video! I really like it I am a new Emt and like watching these

[@ahmadjrmuhammad5277]

What do they train you on as a EMTB?

[@charitymitchell7174]

@@ahmadjrmuhammad5277 Quite a bit. We are trained in CPR obviously, but there is much more and it varies by state. In my state we are trained to give EpiPens, Inhalers, O2, nitroglycerin, basic pain relief and Benadryl. We are taught to assist in a birth, how to interact with other first responders basic human anatomy. How the EMS system works. Cardiology and Airway basics. Obviously how to load a patient when they need restrained how to restrain them ect.. How to deal with terrorist attacks, car accidents, falls and how to counsel someone who has just lost a loved one. These are a few things we learned. Don't be overwhelmed though slow and steady and its all pretty understandable

[@Reaper-808]

Lol, you get breaks? Our break is a turkey sandwich en route to the next call . I'm with AMR in Ohio. Stay safe!

[@itslifebymaggie]

Haha we got lucky, but there were definitely a handful of days with no breaks!

[@mccainahghey]

You guys get turkey sandwhiches, we don’t get shit in San Bernardino

[@dancebaybe614]

I work for a private ems company this was so registrants relatable. Thanks for showing another side of ems.. Good luck with premed

[@itslifebymaggie]

Thank you! Do you enjoy being a paramedic? That was always what I wanted to do before med school if I didn't get in this cycle. I was always so bummed that we have such a limited scope of practice as EMTs!

[@lashunngardin6082]

Really enjoyed this!! I've been debating whether to become an EMT for clinical experience.

[@itslifebymaggie]

I’m definitely happy I did it to gain clinical experience!

[@nvpguitar4591]

I start next week, pretty excited especially after watching this! I'm debating between pursuing a career in the fire service or sticking to the premed route

[@itslifebymaggie]

That’s awesome, congrats! Both of those routes are awesome, maybe it will be more clear what you want to do after a few months of working as an EMT! It definitely helped me realize I really wanted to stick with premed :)

[@catanazman]

Could you do a video explaining how it's like to take on a "non-traditional" premed path? Great video with a realistic perspective about how it is to be an EMT.

[@itslifebymaggie]

That’s a great idea! What kind of things would you like to know about being a non-traditional premed?

[@catanazman]

@@itslifebymaggie Please define the difference between the non-traditional route vs the traditional route and how did you decide to take on the non-trad. premed path. Thank you.

[@itslifebymaggie]

@@catanazman will do! Thanks so much for the suggestion!

[@jackgrudoff92]

Being an EMT is pretty much dialysis transfers. Hospital to nursing home transfers. Dr appointments. An occasional on scene MVA which most likely end up on a refusal. Don’t have high expectations.

[@alexfarnham1974]

Thanks! I’m starting my training tomorrow, I’ve been so curious how it’s going to be haha.

[@itslifebymaggie]

Ooh best of luck!!

[@kondros753]

great video, i wanna start my course soon but with covid going on idk how thats gonna go

[@itslifebymaggie]

@Kondros you should call the places around you and see! My boyfriend just recently did his

[@marianaolono348]

I loved your video, I think it was very informative and realistic, thanks for taking the time to vlog it! Also, are you an EMT or a paramedic? For EMT you only require one semester, right? You have a new subscriber!

[@itslifebymaggie]

Thank you! I was an EMT and my class lasted about 3 months!

[@justintipton8759]

I got that same phone for work

[@AUGUSTINPBOYD]

I've been a Volunteer and Paid FF/E.M.T-P FOR 41 YEARS NOW

[@itslifebymaggie]

That’s amazing! Thank you for your service!

[@AUGUSTINPBOYD]

@@itslifebymaggie thanks

[@frankies6770]

Great video girls

[@monav2686]

I care Lacey!

[@Blackhawk_warrior]

Love the video, im actually planning on working for AMR.

[@itslifebymaggie]

Awesome!

[@katelinkim8706]

Hey I loved the vid! I was wondering how old you are? Cause u seem young and i want to become an emt as soon as possible (im 17 now). Also how did you find the job? Does the NREMT just automatically connect you with jobs or do you need to email hospitals or . . . ?

[@j._.18]

You don't have to email hospitals you can go to a community college and see if they have emt class and start doing that you might need a certificate tho to start some places require that you have one for probably highschool maybe

[@ravneetrajasansi9094]

I'm a pre med right now and just started working for an IFT ambulance company. Are there any benefits to doing 911 vs IFT? Also, will med schools/PA schools care that you did IFT or 911?

[@Ca31_Buff]

Ugh, I thought that was my pager going off when the video started. It makes the exact same tone.

[@Annie-hr9gb]

Hi Maggie! Is there a brand of boots/pants you'd recommend?

[@itslifebymaggie]

Hi! I'm not sure what brand my boots were but they were like $40 on Amazon and they worked great! The pants were provided by AMR and as far as the pants I bought when I was going to EMT school and had to wear that type of pants.. I bought Under Armour pants and liked them a lot!

[@tanairyortiz2920]

Tbh I CARE!!!

[@petersullivan3467]

This guy I work with, who was working in EMS for about 13 years, told me that the Basic EMTs are the grunts of EMS. Basically, most of them work for a private ambulance company, transporting patients from their homes to the hospital, nursing homes to the hospital, etc; Then, even if they are hired in with 911 providers, the basics are the ones driving the ambulance and then cleaning out the back afterwards. How true is this for a Basic level EMT? This is all if you are not a Firefighter.

[@c.i9780]

I have a question for you: What was the reason that you chose EMT and not other field?

[@itslifebymaggie]

It sounded the most exciting!

[@anthonyb5282]

I work for Tri-med so us and AMR are mortal enemy’s out here in Seattle but thanks for the video.

[@itslifebymaggie]

Lol, I’ve passed a few Tri-med people and they were friendly so I never got that vibe but I’m also new and oblivious 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@anthonyb5282]

itslifebymaggie haha just a fun rivalry as far as I’ve seen, I’m also new at the company.

[@anthonyb5282]

itslifebymaggie I should do a video on our day to day from what I hear you guys have inter facility cars and fire cars were as we do both on the same shifts with fire being the dominant depending on srea

[@itslifebymaggie]

@@anthonyb5282 yeah same! Our car is IFT so we usually have some fire calls early in the morning or like last one of the day lol with IFTs in between

[@itslifebymaggie]

@@anthonyb5282 but then there are random days where we are an Auburn fire care the whole day... you should totally do a video!

[@Gullahbeauty]

If you don’t mind me asking, did you complete your EMT basic certification or advanced? I’m currently deciding which program will be best for me

[@kreygrant3994]

Hey! I"m not her obviously but you have to be an EMT-B before you become an Advanced EMT. So you'll have to work your way up !

[@opgamer9296]

So do you become an emt while in university and then after you grad you apply for med school?

[@itslifebymaggie]

You don’t have to work as an EMT first, just depends on the person when/if they get their clinical experience

[@SmootheDre]

Hi. How do you go about registering for an EMT program? Does NREMT accept virtual/hybrid courses? Due to COVID-19, that is the only available option in my area.

[@itslifebymaggie]

I just looked for EMT schools for my area. As far as whether you can take the NREMT, I would ask the school about that. They should know and give you the best answer!

[@mexiiramirez]

Just got my cert but idk where to apply 😭

[@itslifebymaggie]

Congrats! I applied to all the companies in my area!

[@joshuagoldberg699]

So you don’t use the computer for navigating I ride on Als vehicles so for us it’s they’re always there if you want more experience come to Nevada

[@slender169101]

You got one fancy-ass rig, out here they pretty much use old van ambulances

[@slender169101]

@@AccuracZ Not really. They are like the Walmart of EMS they are any and everywhere, and it's a great place to start working

[@slender169101]

@@AccuracZ I mean it the field god people are so negative. It's a job, and it's an EMS position that helps you get o medic school. you just gotta deal with it

[@itslifebymaggie]

@slender169101 Lol, we have a whole range from brand new to really old that people call “twinkies” idk why buuut I have only had to drive one like twice

[@itslifebymaggie]

@DylanJ and obviously it’s personal opinion but not all AMR jobs are created equal. I have no doubt that some are really crappy because not all of them have a union. In my county we have a union so it’s not a terrible place to work unless you just despise the idea of staying in the rig for posting lol

[@slender169101]

@@AccuracZ I am not talking out my ass I am talking form MY EXPRIENCE. Where I am most if not all medic schools require at least a year of experience as an EMT to even get looked at for medic school. And just talking like you are makes you sound unintelligent and like you think you're better than everyone. People use private EMS as a stepping stone into the service. Good for you you never had to go through the 1-year experience to become a medic kudos to you, but others have to do it. and private EMS for some is the only way.

[@Jacob-ps5cl]

Where did you go to get certified?

[@itslifebymaggie]

EMSTA college near San Diego.. can’t remember the exact town

[@thomas8455]

How do you like your job

[@joserivas6346]

Do you run code 3 a lot or at all?

[@itslifebymaggie]

Nope! Not sure what that is

[@joserivas6346]

Lights and siren is code 3. Sorry I used to be a cop that was our code for lights and siren lol

[@jen6026]

Can i become an EMT without a drivers license?

[@itslifebymaggie]

As far as I know, you don’t need a driver’s license to go to EMT school and get your NREMT certification, but you definitely need it to get hired and actually start working as an EMT

[@adamxcix1620]

Where is this?

[@itslifebymaggie]

This is from when I lived in Seattle!

[@advocatedaniyal8382]

How can we apply for the post of EMT from Asia 🌏 county.any email I'd or whatsp .

[@K13ZONGZ]

Do emt work 24hrs

[@LCRBuff]

Private EMS is very underated i assume you are of course

[@LCRBuff]

LOL no it's my fault for using voice text

[@itslifebymaggie]

Yep, AMR is a private company!

[@LCRBuff]

@@itslifebymaggie well thank you for what you do !

[@scholasticbookfair.]

@@AccuracZ So is not being a douche, eh?

[@scholasticbookfair.]

@@AccuracZ Does that negate the fact that you have a caustic attitude? Imagine how you are with patients. I feel sorry for them.

[@asifnawazkhan8635]

I'm a emt in pakistan rescue 1122

[@itslifebymaggie]

That’s awesome!

[@nia-rx6ww]

Jesus loves you!🤍✝️❤️