Need some other views here on this.

• Sep 7, 2017

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David Park

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I hope this doesn't come off as something dumb to ask, but I'm over the years after high school I'm still considering going into training to start my road down being a EMT and in the future a Paramedic. However, with few options to start a EMT class near me unless I move, which isn't really an option right now, would you guys find this to be a good option if I were to do training?

Like, if a friend asked you if this was a good option to learn from, would the information from just in that link give you a good resounding "Yes, go for that" or "It's probably worth your time and money for that." Or no?

 

• Sep 7, 2017

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You can probably go to most schools and be fine. Once you are an EMT/paramedic, people don't even talk about or know which school you came from. To be certified, they have to meet a minimum expectation.

 

• Sep 7, 2017

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The instructors really make or break the quality of the program. Maybe you could sit down with one of their instructors and get a read from that?

 

• Sep 7, 2017

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David Park said:

would you guys find this to be a good option if I were to do training?

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I agree with @Seirende. Instruction matters - a program taught by providers (physicians, especially) or EMS providers with advanced degrees have been better, in my experience.

Also, keep in mind - higher education (associates' degrees and beyond) are the wave of the future for EMS...think about getting one, even if it isn't required.

 

• Sep 7, 2017

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EpiEMS said:

I agree with @Seirende. Instruction matters - a program taught by providers (physicians, especially) or EMS providers with advanced degrees have been better, in my experience.

Also, keep in mind - higher education (associates' degrees and beyond) are the wave of the future for EMS...think about getting one, even if it isn't required.

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Funny enough, I'm actually a junior in the college that provides that academy for the EMS program. My major is in Chemistry but I might switch it up to Biology. But yeah, I heard that getting a degree goes a long way.

 

• Sep 9, 2017

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MCG academy is a good course to take, if your able. They have a lot of top notch EMS training and Education at MCG.

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