Finding a reputable EMS program

[iceman132]

I am looking for an EMS program.... I found one that is for 3 months and 2000 dollars. EMT-intermediate. Is that a good price?

I can post the site also. There isn't anything that looks sketchy but is there a way to be sure (I also want to find other EMT programs to compare)

 

[nwhitney]

Where are you located?

 

[iceman132]

Where are you located?

I live in Atlanta, Georgia.

I have contacted the Department of Health and they said that they probably heard of the program.

Transferred me to somebody else who didn't answer so I left my email. I may call again later.

 

[emt11]

What's the name of the school? I live in the Atlanta aswell, I'm just finishing my EMT-I class.

 

[iceman132]

What's the name of the school? I live in the Atlanta aswell, I'm just finishing my EMT-I class.

Georgia ems academy.

 

[emt11]

If your talking about the website(the first one that pulls up from a "georgia ems academy" search). Thats for Continuing education, not an actual EMT-I class. Maybe a link would serve a better purpose.

 

[iceman132]

If your talking about the website(the first one that pulls up from a "georgia ems academy" search). Thats for Continuing education, not an actual EMT-I class. Maybe a link would serve a better purpose.

It should be the first link.

What is the difference between EMT-I and continuing education? I have a bachelors of science degree at a 4 year university if that makes any difference.

Oh, and they are developing a EMT-I program from what the person on the phone told me.

 

[emt11]

Contuing education is for NREMT-I's to continue their education and obtain the CE hours required by the state. Your college doesnt make any difference, we have a student with 2 Masters degrees in our class and he's had to take the whole class. You have to take the EMT-I class and pass National Registry before you are considered an EMT by the state. Typical out of community college classes last about 6-7 months while in college classes usually last 1 full semester year.

 

[nwhitney]

If Georgia is like Oregon you'll need to get your EMT-Basic before you move on to Intermediate. You don't need to worry about continuing education until you are certified. Your class should cover all the details as to the exact continuing education requirements of Georgia.

 

[emt11]

It's not, GA does their EMT-I classes as combination EMT-B/EMT-I classes, halfway through our class, you have the option of sitting through NREMT-B. HOWEVER, if you fail the practical and/or the written exams, you are NOT allowed to continue in your EMT-I class.

 

[iceman132]

If Georgia is like Oregon you'll need to get your EMT-Basic before you move on to Intermediate. You don't need to worry about continuing education until you are certified. Your class should cover all the details as to the exact continuing education requirements of Georgia.

I explained my situation to this person (I'm just a recent graduate at a 4 year university) and perhaps the basic is included in the program.

I believe they are developing an EMT-I program (This is brand new) and have not updated their website.

If anyone who is much more informed then me want to call them please be my guest.

 

[iceman132]

It's not, GA does their EMT-I classes as combination EMT-B/EMT-I classes, halfway through our class, you have the option of sitting through NREMT-B. HOWEVER, if you fail the practical and/or the written exams, you are NOT allowed to continue in your EMT-I class.

What EMT-I program did you go through? Also, how much did it cost and how long was it?

 

[emt11]

I went to Faithful Guardian Training Center, its in Villa Rica(so out in the boonies of Carroll County), its 3100 for the whole course, and its 7 months long.

 

[nwhitney]

It's not, GA does their EMT-I classes as combination EMT-B/EMT-I classes, halfway through our class, you have the option of sitting through NREMT-B. HOWEVER, if you fail the practical and/or the written exams, you are NOT allowed to continue in your EMT-I class.

That's kinda cool.

 

[iceman132]

I went to Faithful Guardian Training Center, its in Villa Rica(so out in the boonies of Carroll County), its 3100 for the whole course, and its 7 months long.

How many times did you meet per week and what was the course like overall? How did you know it was legit?

Does 3 months and 2 grand sound unreasonable to you? The guy said that it was very intense and mostly at home work. You only meet once a week. I just need to know if it's legit.

(I know a guy in San Diego did EMS-B in one month so I know the programs vary)

 

[nwhitney]

They should be able to and willing to provide references from previous students. You could also contact hospitals, fire dept., & ambulance companies to see what they think and maybe some of their employees went through that program.

 

[iceman132]

They should be able to and willing to provide references from previous students. You could also contact hospitals, fire dept., & ambulance companies to see what they think and maybe some of their employees went through that program.

The problem is that (if I go in) I would be the first class of EMS-I.

I went to Faithful Guardian Training Center, its in Villa Rica(so out in the boonies of Carroll County), its 3100 for the whole course, and its 7 months long.

I just called your school and they actually know of this ems program that is starting up. Sounds reputable so far. (I'm just really paranoid)

 

[emt11]

We met every third day excluding Sundays, how I knew it was legit was Paulding county sends firefighters there for EMT-B and a lot of Paramedics from Paulding county come out of there, also i know the fire chief in Symrna.The course was long and tedious after a while, but thats like any class, the beginning is slow but it picks up its pace once you start to get into hands on stuff.

And as for the 2 grand for the three month course for the I-85 level, meeting once a week yes i believe that is unreasonable. My school has a 3 month boot camp class but they meet every 3rd day 9am - 4pm, the class i was in was every 3rd day 6pm - 10pm.