EMT/EMS Trainee Candidates: Learn the Declaration of Geneva

EMT/EMS Trainee Candidates: Get motivated today to learn the Declaration of Geneva. In addition to announcing the Count on Deck, our Probies recite this pledge below during roll call in the Academy. Remember to stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready!

Declaration of Geneva

Our Probationary EMTs take the Declaration of Geneva during each graduation.

I solemnly pledge to dedicate my life to the service of humanity;

The health and well-being of my patient will be my first consideration;

I will respect the autonomy and dignity of my patient;

I will maintain the utmost respect for human life;

I will not permit considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing or any other factor to intervene between my duty and my patient;

I will respect the secrets that are confided in me, even after the patient has died;

I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity and in accordance with good medical practice;

I will foster the honor and noble traditions of the medical profession;

I will give to my teachers, colleagues, and students the respect and gratitude that is their due;

I will share my medical knowledge for the benefit of the patient and the advancement of healthcare;

I will attend to my own health, well-being, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard;

I will not use my medical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties, even under threat;

I make these promises solemnly, freely, and upon my honor.

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