Education Survey

[RavEMTGun]

I figured this would be interesting in light of recent education debates.

[mitchb]

1 paper to go on post-grad diploma, then start post-grad cert to gain ALS, then Masters for fun

[RavEMTGun]

51 views and only 7 survey responses...

However the responses so far are interesting!

[P_Instructor]

Not quite sure of what you are trying to obtain. Is this a specific degree for either ALS, ILS, or BLS? Or are you asking for what educational degree did you have upon taking these levels. Please PM me and I can give you the low down as why I did not vote.

Edited October 21, 2009 by P_Instructor

[RavEMTGun]

I'm not asking about specific EMS degrees, but about any higher education. My point goes more to the idea that some think higher education is too much of a burden for EMS. I hope to illustrate that many in the field already have higher education and so the leap may not be so far as some think.

[Jwade]

Ok, I did my part. I gave my vote!

jW

Edited October 21, 2009 by Jwade

[HERBIE1]

I'm not asking about specific EMS degrees, but about any higher education. My point goes more to the idea that some think higher education is too much of a burden for EMS. I hope to illustrate that many in the field already have higher education and so the leap may not be so far as some think.

I think the issue for some is education WITHIN the EMS field. Personally, my thought is that in order to address the problems we have in EMS require knowledge that is NOT unique to EMS- like management and leadership training. All the certifications in the world will not make you politically savvy or understand the processes involved in pushing an agenda.

[RavEMTGun]

I think the issue for some is education WITHIN the EMS field. Personally, my thought is that in order to address the problems we have in EMS require knowledge that is NOT unique to EMS- like management and leadership training. All the certifications in the world will not make you politically savvy or understand the processes involved in pushing an agenda.

Agendas are not easily pushed on vapor. If you want to win a political fight, begin the fray with as much ammunition as you can.

[EMS49393]

I'm working on a baccalaureate degree in history. Although I fall in the 2-year degree paramedic category, I don't love EMS like I love studying history. I'm sure that will offend hard-core EMSer's but at least I'm honest.

[RavEMTGun]

The results are getting more interesting! Either there is a selection bias with this forum or there is a response motivation bias to this survey. I'm guessing a little of both... sample size is still small...

I'm working on a baccalaureate degree in history. Although I fall in the 2-year degree paramedic category, I don't love EMS like I love studying history. I'm sure that will offend hard-core EMSer's but at least I'm honest.

How can anyone be offended by that? We should pursue our passions if we can!

Edited October 22, 2009 by RavEMTGun