not to steal his thread, but....
I'm pretty much in the same position (just turned 20, I have a high school diploma), I've had jobs before and have completed a bit of Junior College, and I can/don't mind driving
How would you guys recommend I go about getting this off the ground?
From what I've read here:
1) I should find a EMT-B class (probably at a JC)
2) Pass that then start working (full time?) (with a local company?)
3) While working get the higher EMT licenses (EMT-II?)
4) With that license get a new job, and work towards getting the Paramedic certifications
5) Then finally I'm a paramedic and life is good? lol
I realize that $ isn't the ultimate goal, but I wouldn't want to be living off minimum wage in 5-10 yrs; but it seems like compensation goes up as your experience goes up. Right?
I really want to get started, but like the OP said I want to make sure I know what I'm doing before I dive in.
I live in So Cal, LA/Ventura County btw
any help/suggestions are greatly appreciated. thanks
I'm pretty much in the same position (just turned 20, I have a high school diploma), I've had jobs before and have completed a bit of Junior College, and I can/don't mind driving
How would you guys recommend I go about getting this off the ground?
From what I've read here:
1) I should find a EMT-B class (probably at a JC)
2) Pass that then start working (full time?) (with a local company?)
3) While working get the higher EMT licenses (EMT-II?)
4) With that license get a new job, and work towards getting the Paramedic certifications
5) Then finally I'm a paramedic and life is good? lol
I realize that $ isn't the ultimate goal, but I wouldn't want to be living off minimum wage in 5-10 yrs; but it seems like compensation goes up as your experience goes up. Right?
I really want to get started, but like the OP said I want to make sure I know what I'm doing before I dive in.
I live in So Cal, LA/Ventura County btw
any help/suggestions are greatly appreciated. thanks