The EMT Oath

                    Be it pledged as an Emergency Medical Technician, I will honor the
                     physical and judicial laws of God and man, I will follow that regimen
                    which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the
                    benefit of patients and abstain from whatever is deleterious and
                    mischievous, nor shall I suggest any such counsel. Into whatever
                    homes I enter, I will go into them for the benefit of only the sick
                    and injured, never revealing what I see or hear in the lives of men
                    unless required by law.


                    I shall also share my medical knowledge with those who may benefit
                    from what I have learned, I will serve unselfishly and continuously
                    in order to help make a better world for mankind.


                    While I continue to keep this oath unviolated, may it be granted
                    to me to enjoy life and the practice of the art, respected by all
                    men, in all times. Should I trespass or violate this oath, may the
                    reverse be my lot. So help me God.




The Oath of Geneva

                    I solemnly pledge myself to consecrate my life to the service of
                    humanity. I will give to my teachers the respect and gratitude which
                    is their due; I will practice my profession with conscience and
                    dignity; the health of my patient will be my first consideration; I
                    will respect the secrets which are confided in me; I will maintain
                    by all means in my power the honor and noble traditions of the
                    medical profession; my colleagues will be my brothers; I will not
                    permit considerations of religion, nationality, race, party,
                    politics, or social stading to intervene between my duty and my
                    patient; I will maintain the utmost respect for human life from the
                    time of conception; even under threat, I will not make use of my
                    medical knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity. I make these
                    promises solemnly, freely and upon my honor.




The EMT Prayer

                    God, grant me the ability to give emergency care with these
                    skillful hands, knowledgable mind, and tender loving care. Help
                    me deal with everything, when lives are on the line. To see the
                    worst, administer aid and ease a worried mind. So help me as I go
                    today, accept what may be. Touch these hands, use this mind and
                    bless this EMT.
Amen.

Wind Beneath My Wings