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My personal observations having just completed EMT-B class: There was a 35% drop out rate beginning to end (38 started, 23 finished). All but 1 of the 15 students that either dropped out or were cut were teens or early 20s. Don't get me wrong, there were teens that did very well, but the bulk of...

They are actually allowed to take the written this week with the rest of the class but they cannot re-take the practical until they complete the 24 hours of additional instruction.

My class started out with 38 students. Tomorrow night (1-5-10) is the final state written exam. There are 23 taking the exam, however I know that at least two students (possibly more) failed the practical which must be taken over after 24 hours of additional instruction.

You can tell what part of the country people live in by their responses to this thread.

I have about 5 weeks left in my training. I have made some friends. The class has already shed 20 or so percent and I expect another 15 or 20% will not be there end of December. I have my shortcomings, true, but it is a little hard to imagine some of my classates doing this. I'm planning to...

Gary, Just asking in a friendly sort of way if you have started running calls or heard anything from your provider. Sorry, I didn't mean to pry. Jon

Hi Simusid, I'm 3 weeks into EMT-B classes, sort of doing the same as you, I intend to run a few shifts/month as a volunteer and also QRS calls with the fire department. I'm past 50 years old and probably the oldest in my class but there are a few students close to my age. This endevor came...