OurPowers; text

[faceguy]

Display Name: Leon (he/him)
Profile Photo: Non-mutated red-eared slider

sooooo kinda a random question but
if someone wanted to learn practical medical stuff
not just first aid but more than that, like anatomy and medicine and emergency stuff
but med school is like a total no-go
where do you even start?
because just googling randomly is not really helpful

especially because I think I need vet stuff too
like animal doctor vets

I mean theres gotta be a fast way to learn this stuff right?

Comments

@v.ellington

[wereall_addicts]

[Normally she would assume this is for some kind of role. You're an actor, clearly, Leonardo, that's what this post is for.

But no, she knows better and she knows how things tend to be as of late - either way, her answer is still the same.]

Paramedics are usually a good source, in my opinion. Not as time-intensive or snobby as learning how to be a doctor, but they still need to understand giving meds, the short hand language, and immediate first aid. There are usually classes you can take if you want to get certified for these sorts of things, or you can buy one dinner and pick their brain for information. They don't usually make much so they tend to be grateful for the free meal.

[At least in her experience.]

Is med school a no-go for money reasons?

[faceguy]

[He wishes he was an actor; that would be pretty cool. Alas, that’s not what it’s for.]

paramedics huh?
sounds like a good idea actually
at least its definitely a start
thanks!

money, time, grades
extenuating circumstances

take ur pick really

[wereall_addicts]

Paramedic is a usually a certification course - much more affordable. Doesn't help with the time, grades or extenuating circumstances but like you said - place to start.

[faceguy]

I’ll look into it
I dont need certifications thats whatever

I dont need a job I just need to know how to do it

[wereall_addicts]

Makes sense. Then yeah, see how asking around works out.

Vets, I'm less sure on, though. I'm sure you could ask one, if you needed to?

[faceguy]

alright I will
thanks for the suggestion again

if I can find one willing to talk to me that would work too ig
im just not sure a human doctor could cover all the stuff I need
if u feel me

[wereall_addicts]

I think so.

[She doesn't want to assume the implications but she'll go with the flow.]

Seems like there's a wide variety of people here with different skills. I'm sure you'll be able to find someone with the expertise you need.

Private Message from un: Prodigy

[helpdesk_hero]

Were we not in a crisis, I'd volunteer to give lessons. As we are in a crisis, I can still do them just not regularly.

private forever

[faceguy]

wait srsly?
like one on one?

[helpdesk_hero]

We always need more medics in the field. So yes.

[faceguy]

oh wow
that would make my life a lot easier actually
thanks!

but do you know anything about reptiles?

[helpdesk_hero]

Not a problem. The more Starfallen and Metas who can help in a pinch the less work I have to do in the field. I am happy to be less of a doctor these days.

I had a classsmate who went by the name Anole. That should probably answer the question.

[faceguy]

yeah sure I’d be happy to help wherever I can

[He’s Society but eh who cares these days?

And that would have answered the question, except Leo has to google it.]

as long as that classmate taught you how to take care of them I guess it does

[helpdesk_hero]

[David sure fucking doesn't and he's absolutely so close to going Society himself. Freedom is useful.]

Oh, I mean he is reptilian.

[Private] dn: Accelerator; text

[levelshift]

[He'd question what brought this interest on, but with everything that's happened recently the answer is pretty fucking obvious.]

That's not a bad idea.

private

[faceguy]

[It’s exactly what he’s thinking.]

thanks for your approval

private

[levelshift]

If things haven't gone to complete shit in the fall you might want to look at biology classes. They'd help.

[They certainly helped him, and Leo's reasons are a lot more altruistic than something like being able to fuck with someone's bioelectricity.]

[faceguy]

oh boy more school
my favorite

definitely wouldnt hurt tho

[levelshift]

It's part of how I learned the basic shit. As long as you can listen it'll help.

[faceguy]

why do you say that like you think I cant listen

[levelshift]

When it comes to class and scientific concepts, yeah. I don't think you're good at it.

text; un: kazitude

[kazimieras]

dude!!! i can help with that. people were like dont call urself a doctor cuz u dont have a degree kaz but i totally worked as a doctor back home??

[faceguy]

well I dont need anyone to call me dr
fun as that would be

alright doc
think you can teach me your skillz?

[kazimieras]

yea sure!!! we can totally try

[faceguy]

aight. just let me know when ur free!