Re: Paramedic Pay Reply for Don

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BRAVO

EMTPTOMCAT@... wrote:

> Ok Donn,

> I would be happy to tackle this one. I do have a college degree. Went to

> school with my brother even. I am also willing if TDH wants to go back to

> school and get another one if that is what it takes. I BELIEVE EDUCATION IS

> THE KEY TO IMPROVEMENT!! Now let me answer each of your questions:

>

> My question to you is how many hours did your brother spend in

> school earning his CPA?

>

> He got a degree in accounting.

> I have a degree in communications + " paramedic school "

>

> How many hours will you have spent earning your paramedic patch?

>

> I went to a very good school (Metrocrest in Dallas) We did over the minimum.

> I don't remember the exact number of hours. But all ways willing to get a

> degree if that is what it takes.

>

> Is the similarity in education sufficient to rate similar compensation?

>

> I am a professional. I have chosen this field for a career - Not a job. I

> take immense pride in what I do. I believe that Yes we do rate similar in

> compensation.

>

> Do you think the general public thinks that a paramedic who may (or may not)

> have only a high school diploma, and has spent 7 - 800 classroom and clinical

> hours earning a red patch deserves to be paid as well as a degreed CPA?

>

> I believe in the years that I have watched you write and explain... You must

> agree... Paramedics need to be recognized as a professional. Education is the

> key. And yes a paramedic with a degree (Licesened Paramedics) should be paid

> like the professionals they are.

>

> Think about it.

>

> Thought about it, Dream about it... Desire it for those who follow in the

> years to come.

>

> Tom LeNeveu

> Learning Paramedic

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