What does a medic do?

Paramedics, or simply medics, are first responders to any 911 emergency call. Paramedics are similar to EMTs, but with more advanced training. As a medic, your responsibilities are to provide immediate medical assistance to people who have been in accidents or have an acute medical condition, such as a heart attack or broken bones. Your duties are to provide CPR and other preliminary care, wrap wounds, make assessments about your patient’s conditions, and help transport the victim to the nearest hospital. Often, you are the person who makes the initial determination of how best to proceed with treatment. You communicate with emergency rooms, relaying information about patients and their conditions.