TheDoll
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i could be misinformed, but the only programs i've heard about around here (indy) are 1 year not including the a&p portion. well, i have heard of the afore mentioned accelerated program in bloomington, but i haven't heard of any programs that are 2 years. i haven't been in the business for very long. so, i hope that i get the training i need. now i'm all worried:sad:The only way a Paramedic could be any good in a program less than two years is to have either an extreme understanding knowledge of advanced science, or to have already attended courses such as anatomy & physiology, chemistry, psychology, etc at collegiate level.
Shake and bake course are just that. I don't care how much "field" experience one may have. Yes, it does give one some reference to fall back upon, but as others can attest there is much more to diagnostics than the skills one has by "working in the streets".
My suggestion is to take a anatomy & class, then take the Paramedic course. This will assist you in learning and have a better understanding of what your treating and patient is presenting. It would be a like a mechanic attempting to work on an auto without knowing what parts of the auto do and how they work.
R/r 911