Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 med·ic1 or med·ick (mdk) n. Any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago in the pea family, having clusters of small, usually yellow flowers and compound leaves with three leaflets. Several species are important for fodder and green manure. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. >>> txbasic@... 9/15/2004 12:27:36 PM >>> I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and welcome all comments and suggestions. -Txbasic, EMT-I PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 med·ic1 or med·ick (mdk) n. Any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago in the pea family, having clusters of small, usually yellow flowers and compound leaves with three leaflets. Several species are important for fodder and green manure. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. >>> txbasic@... 9/15/2004 12:27:36 PM >>> I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and welcome all comments and suggestions. -Txbasic, EMT-I PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 med·ic1 or med·ick (mdk) n. Any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago in the pea family, having clusters of small, usually yellow flowers and compound leaves with three leaflets. Several species are important for fodder and green manure. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. >>> txbasic@... 9/15/2004 12:27:36 PM >>> I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and welcome all comments and suggestions. -Txbasic, EMT-I PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Just try calling yourself a nurse if you are a nurse-tech. You will not only only lose your job, but also face possible litigation. That is an outcome of considering your line of work a profession, and defending your position as a member of a profession. Shahla > med·ic1 or med·ick (mdk) > n. > Any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago in the pea family, having clusters of small, usually yellow flowers and compound leaves with three leaflets. Several species are important for fodder and green manure. > The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition > Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. > Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. > > > > > >>> txbasic@y... 9/15/2004 12:27:36 PM >>> > > > > I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going > to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and > Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people > that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost > everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think > of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an > EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should > be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a > Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as > I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first > aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to > these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on > using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website > you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own > conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on > there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. > (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills > don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of > what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and > welcome all comments and suggestions. > -Txbasic, EMT-I > > PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the > Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. > Thanks! > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Just try calling yourself a nurse if you are a nurse-tech. You will not only only lose your job, but also face possible litigation. That is an outcome of considering your line of work a profession, and defending your position as a member of a profession. Shahla > med·ic1 or med·ick (mdk) > n. > Any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago in the pea family, having clusters of small, usually yellow flowers and compound leaves with three leaflets. Several species are important for fodder and green manure. > The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition > Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. > Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. > > > > > >>> txbasic@y... 9/15/2004 12:27:36 PM >>> > > > > I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going > to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and > Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people > that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost > everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think > of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an > EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should > be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a > Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as > I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first > aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to > these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on > using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website > you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own > conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on > there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. > (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills > don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of > what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and > welcome all comments and suggestions. > -Txbasic, EMT-I > > PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the > Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. > Thanks! > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Just try calling yourself a nurse if you are a nurse-tech. You will not only only lose your job, but also face possible litigation. That is an outcome of considering your line of work a profession, and defending your position as a member of a profession. Shahla > med·ic1 or med·ick (mdk) > n. > Any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago in the pea family, having clusters of small, usually yellow flowers and compound leaves with three leaflets. Several species are important for fodder and green manure. > The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition > Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. > Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. > > > > > >>> txbasic@y... 9/15/2004 12:27:36 PM >>> > > > > I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going > to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and > Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people > that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost > everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think > of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an > EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should > be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a > Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as > I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first > aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to > these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on > using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website > you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own > conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on > there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. > (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills > don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of > what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and > welcome all comments and suggestions. > -Txbasic, EMT-I > > PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the > Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. > Thanks! > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 [disclaimer---my opinion only...not interested in a debate here] In my 13 years of experience, Medic has always referred to a Paramedic. While some recently have tried to use the term to cover ALL prehospital providers, in my experience with our FRO's, even they say " Medic " referring to the Paramedics, not to themselves. Your a what? A Medic? I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and welcome all comments and suggestions. -Txbasic, EMT-I PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 [disclaimer---my opinion only...not interested in a debate here] In my 13 years of experience, Medic has always referred to a Paramedic. While some recently have tried to use the term to cover ALL prehospital providers, in my experience with our FRO's, even they say " Medic " referring to the Paramedics, not to themselves. Your a what? A Medic? I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and welcome all comments and suggestions. -Txbasic, EMT-I PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 [disclaimer---my opinion only...not interested in a debate here] In my 13 years of experience, Medic has always referred to a Paramedic. While some recently have tried to use the term to cover ALL prehospital providers, in my experience with our FRO's, even they say " Medic " referring to the Paramedics, not to themselves. Your a what? A Medic? I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and welcome all comments and suggestions. -Txbasic, EMT-I PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 I use " medic " to refer to all levels of EMS trained people. Gene Gandy In a message dated 9/15/2004 12:30:58 PM Central Daylight Time, txbasic@... writes: I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and welcome all comments and suggestions. -Txbasic, EMT-I PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Just a thought...but the term " medic " may have gotten to be used to refer to all medical folks after the military as in " I need a medic " . Hollett Trauma Coordinator Methodist Dallas Medical Center 1441 N. Beckley Dallas, TX 75203 Your a what? A Medic? I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and welcome all comments and suggestions. -Txbasic, EMT-I PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Just a thought...but the term " medic " may have gotten to be used to refer to all medical folks after the military as in " I need a medic " . Hollett Trauma Coordinator Methodist Dallas Medical Center 1441 N. Beckley Dallas, TX 75203 Your a what? A Medic? I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and welcome all comments and suggestions. -Txbasic, EMT-I PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Just a thought...but the term " medic " may have gotten to be used to refer to all medical folks after the military as in " I need a medic " . Hollett Trauma Coordinator Methodist Dallas Medical Center 1441 N. Beckley Dallas, TX 75203 Your a what? A Medic? I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and welcome all comments and suggestions. -Txbasic, EMT-I PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 I guess nobody saw the humor of the first submission, so here are the other definitions: med·ic2 n. A member of a military medical corps. A physician or surgeon. A medical student or intern. [Latin medicus, physician. See medical.] Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Main Entry: med·ic Pronunciation: 'med-ik Function: noun : a person engaged in medical work; especially : CORPSMAN Source: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc. >>> lisahollett@... 9/15/2004 2:25:09 PM >>> Just a thought...but the term " medic " may have gotten to be used to refer to all medical folks after the military as in " I need a medic " . Hollett Trauma Coordinator Methodist Dallas Medical Center 1441 N. Beckley Dallas, TX 75203 Your a what? A Medic? I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and welcome all comments and suggestions. -Txbasic, EMT-I PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 I guess nobody saw the humor of the first submission, so here are the other definitions: med·ic2 n. A member of a military medical corps. A physician or surgeon. A medical student or intern. [Latin medicus, physician. See medical.] Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Main Entry: med·ic Pronunciation: 'med-ik Function: noun : a person engaged in medical work; especially : CORPSMAN Source: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc. >>> lisahollett@... 9/15/2004 2:25:09 PM >>> Just a thought...but the term " medic " may have gotten to be used to refer to all medical folks after the military as in " I need a medic " . Hollett Trauma Coordinator Methodist Dallas Medical Center 1441 N. Beckley Dallas, TX 75203 Your a what? A Medic? I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and welcome all comments and suggestions. -Txbasic, EMT-I PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 I guess nobody saw the humor of the first submission, so here are the other definitions: med·ic2 n. A member of a military medical corps. A physician or surgeon. A medical student or intern. [Latin medicus, physician. See medical.] Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Main Entry: med·ic Pronunciation: 'med-ik Function: noun : a person engaged in medical work; especially : CORPSMAN Source: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc. >>> lisahollett@... 9/15/2004 2:25:09 PM >>> Just a thought...but the term " medic " may have gotten to be used to refer to all medical folks after the military as in " I need a medic " . Hollett Trauma Coordinator Methodist Dallas Medical Center 1441 N. Beckley Dallas, TX 75203 Your a what? A Medic? I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and welcome all comments and suggestions. -Txbasic, EMT-I PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 " shah_emt " <shah_emt@y...> wrote: > Just try calling yourself a nurse if you are a nurse-tech. You will > not only only lose your job, but also face possible litigation. Not always true. The vast majority of those being called " nurse " in doctors office practices are actually only CMA's or RMA's. Nobody is complaining or suing over that. There is no legal grounds. And I, as an actual nurse, have not heard any outcry over the generic use of the term in this setting. I think there are millions of current and former military medics and corpsmen -- myself included -- who would take offense to the ny-come-lately field of civilian EMS attempting to hijack the term for their own proprietary use. is right. Inside EMS, the term has come to be used almost exclusively to mean a Paramedic. But outside of our own elitist circles, the general public and the rest of the medical community at large tend to use " medic " to describe any ambulance driver. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 " shah_emt " <shah_emt@y...> wrote: > Just try calling yourself a nurse if you are a nurse-tech. You will > not only only lose your job, but also face possible litigation. Not always true. The vast majority of those being called " nurse " in doctors office practices are actually only CMA's or RMA's. Nobody is complaining or suing over that. There is no legal grounds. And I, as an actual nurse, have not heard any outcry over the generic use of the term in this setting. I think there are millions of current and former military medics and corpsmen -- myself included -- who would take offense to the ny-come-lately field of civilian EMS attempting to hijack the term for their own proprietary use. is right. Inside EMS, the term has come to be used almost exclusively to mean a Paramedic. But outside of our own elitist circles, the general public and the rest of the medical community at large tend to use " medic " to describe any ambulance driver. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 In my humble opinion, I think that the term " medic " should be used broadly, encompassing anyone possessing pre-hospital emergency care certification, from ECA to LP. As for non-certified folk, they are still involved with the EMS system in one form or fashion, but I wouldn't venture to call them " medics. " -aro > > I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going > to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and > Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people > that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost > everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think > of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an > EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should > be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a > Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as > I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first > aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to > these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on > using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website > you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own > conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on > there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. > (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills > don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of > what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and > welcome all comments and suggestions. > -Txbasic, EMT-I > > PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the > Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. > Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 In my humble opinion, I think that the term " medic " should be used broadly, encompassing anyone possessing pre-hospital emergency care certification, from ECA to LP. As for non-certified folk, they are still involved with the EMS system in one form or fashion, but I wouldn't venture to call them " medics. " -aro > > I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going > to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and > Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people > that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost > everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think > of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an > EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should > be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a > Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as > I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first > aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to > these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on > using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website > you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own > conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on > there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. > (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills > don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of > what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and > welcome all comments and suggestions. > -Txbasic, EMT-I > > PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the > Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. > Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 In my humble opinion, I think that the term " medic " should be used broadly, encompassing anyone possessing pre-hospital emergency care certification, from ECA to LP. As for non-certified folk, they are still involved with the EMS system in one form or fashion, but I wouldn't venture to call them " medics. " -aro > > I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going > to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and > Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people > that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost > everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think > of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an > EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should > be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a > Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as > I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first > aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to > these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on > using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website > you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own > conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on > there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. > (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills > don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of > what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and > welcome all comments and suggestions. > -Txbasic, EMT-I > > PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the > Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. > Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 I read that one of the requirements for a licensed TDH (now DSHS OEM/TS) provider is to ensure that all personnel have an identification badge that includes their level of certification/licensure. Henceforth, if all providers adhered to this rule, the scenario you mentioned would not happen. -Alfonso > > > > > > I've got an interesting question for all of you. I am possibly going > > > to transfer to Texas A & M spring and while looking up their EMS and > > > Emergency Care Team (A first responder type orginazation for people > > > that are certified and non-certified)... I noticed that almost > > > everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think > > > of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an > > > EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should > > > be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a > > > Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? Most of the people, as far as > > > I know, that are on the care team are just trained in basic first > > > aid and CPR. Now don't get me wrong I'm not trying to " talk down " to > > > these volunteers but rather, I'm trying to get an overall opinion on > > > using the term " Medic " . If you will visit the care team's website > > > you can look at some information and whatnot and come to your own > > > conclusion. I'd like to add that there are two different videos on > > > there availible to watch that are of two different mock MCI drills. > > > (The videos were produced wonderfully I think, but the MCI drills > > > don't look like they went to well. Everyone seemed to be lost as of > > > what to do, but again, thats just my opinion.) I appreciate and > > > welcome all comments and suggestions. > > > -Txbasic, EMT-I > > > > > > PS: Were any of you ever a part of the Texas A & M EMS? Or the > > > Recreational Sports Medics? I'd like to hear more if you were. > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 I too have heard the term " Medic " used to describe any EMS personnel as well lately. I have also heard paramedics called " ambulance drivers " and " EMTs " as well. I think this may be due to lack of public education and/or recognition of just what we do. Where I worked previously, one of the deputies (a decorated, retired Marine), would call me " Doc " , which is an appellation for the U.S. Navy Combat Corpsmen who provide battlefield medical care for our Leathernecks. Coming from this particular individual, I took it as HIGH praise. Barry E. McClung, EMT-P _____ From: Hollett, Sent: Wednesday, 15 September, 2004 14:25 To: ' ' Subject: RE: Your a what? A Medic? Just a thought...but the term " medic " may have gotten to be used to refer to all medical folks after the military as in " I need a medic " . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 RIGHT ON! In a message dated 9/15/2004 11:00:02 PM Central Daylight Time, lanelson1@... writes: -- " txbasic " wrote: " I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? " Here is my perspective. Don't we have ENOUGH stuff that we divide ourselves with? As Pogo said " We have met the enemy, and he is us " . We are our own worst enemies. Who really gives a rat's tail what color the patch is, what magic tricks we have in our bags, or what color the rig is we ride in. People call MEDICS for three things. Show up, make me feel better, and be nice doing it. Regardless of your level (perceived or real) that is what we do. Some can do extra things that amaze and astound the crowd, occasionally gaining polite golf course handclaps in the process. Most of the time, not. 'Medic' is the LAST syllable in a polysyllabic phrase that begins, with ALL of us, 'Emergency Medical Technician'. I am proud to say that I have held that title, in one form, state, or another, for 28 years. And I have answered when people called me that, because I knew what they needed, and I could provide it - care, concern and competence. Isn't that what a medic should be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 RIGHT ON! In a message dated 9/15/2004 11:00:02 PM Central Daylight Time, lanelson1@... writes: -- " txbasic " wrote: " I noticed that almost everyone on the ECT called themselves " Medics " . Now when I think of " Medic " I assume you are referring to someone who is either an EMT-P or an LP. In my humble opinion I believe that that term should be used only in referance to someone who is certified as a Paramedic. What is yalls take on that? " Here is my perspective. Don't we have ENOUGH stuff that we divide ourselves with? As Pogo said " We have met the enemy, and he is us " . We are our own worst enemies. Who really gives a rat's tail what color the patch is, what magic tricks we have in our bags, or what color the rig is we ride in. People call MEDICS for three things. Show up, make me feel better, and be nice doing it. Regardless of your level (perceived or real) that is what we do. Some can do extra things that amaze and astound the crowd, occasionally gaining polite golf course handclaps in the process. Most of the time, not. 'Medic' is the LAST syllable in a polysyllabic phrase that begins, with ALL of us, 'Emergency Medical Technician'. I am proud to say that I have held that title, in one form, state, or another, for 28 years. And I have answered when people called me that, because I knew what they needed, and I could provide it - care, concern and competence. Isn't that what a medic should be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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