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Thanks! I'm currently working as a basic at our local volunteer agency (the one who paid for my EMT-B class and books) and I'm in the process of trying to find a paid job as a basic as well. I feel working as a basic until we start our ride time and clinicals (which isn't for a couple of...

I'm near Rochester. And yes, I'm in week 3 of medic school.

Yesterday I had my first day of paramedic classes, it wasn't nearly as overwhelming as I thought it was going to be. What's even better is that my instructor is also my college advisor and professor for A&P! Thanks to all you guys who gave me the support to continue on to paramedic! Any tips...

Thanks for the insight guys, really gives me a confidence boost. Wasn't sure how many medics went from basic straight through to paramedic.

My college (in NY) offers an AAS degree in Paramedicine. You take your EMT-B and some other courses as the first part, then you have the opportunity to apply for paramedic school pretty much before you even get your basic cert. That's why I've been accepted but I haven't tested yet.

Thanks for taking the time to reply, That's what I was thinking, I've actually been accepted into the program, some of the medics and EMTs that I've talked to have just made me have some doubts about it. I guess I just need to have more confidence in myself.

Hey guys, first post, new-ish to EMS as well. I'm almost done with my EMT-B class, I test on the 14th of January. I've really enjoyed taking the course and I've only got 2 ride alongs to go. I've gotten pretty good reports from all my preceptors and I've done very good on all the tests and...