An E.M.S. Prayer

God...grant me the ability to give
Emergency care,
With skillful hands, knowledgeable mind,
And tender love and 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 fate may be.
Touch these hands, use this mind,
Help this EMT.

Amen

As I perform my duty Lord
Whatever be the call,
Help to guide and keep me safe
From dangers big and small.

I want to serve and do my best
No matter what the scene,
I pledge to keep my skills refined,
My judgement quick and keen.

This calling to give of myself
Most do not understand,
But I stand ready all the time
To help my fellow man.

To have the chance to help a child,
Restore his laugh with glee.
A word of thanks I might not hear,
But knowing is enough for me.

The praise of men is fine for some,
But I feel truly blessed,
That you oh Lord have chosen me
To serve the EMS!

E.M.T. OATH
Rev. 01-31-97

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 judgement, I consider for the benefit of patients and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, nor shall I suggest any such counsel.
Into whatever honors 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 whom may benefit from what I have learned.
I will serve unselfishly and continuously in order to help make a better world for all 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.
Adopted by The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians 1978

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