Howdy! So we did some skills including some patient assessment and I notice my knees suck when im on the ground helping a patient who is supine on the floor.

Would it be weird for me to have some black knee pads for comfort? Im.a big guy (300 lbs) and im working on my weight including walks and cardio exercises and I stretch before skills and patient exams but resting on my knees for a patient is killing me. Any advice or if you think knee pads are appropriate?

Much appreciated!

Update: Good morning all!! I wasn't expecting such a large response for this. I am shocked and honestly very very appreciative on all the positive responses and even some suggestions! I am currently looking for a few knee pads on the outside to aid in learning skills but I'll also look at some pants with built in pads themselves.

Anything to help preserve my body so I can do this profession longer helps so much! Again I very much appreciate all of your comments! This is why I am so excited to be an EMT and maybe something more down the line!