Maya
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Hi, everybody!
I'm pretty new to EMTLife. I need some advice about continuing my education in EMS; in particular, in the Bay Area. All of the programs I want to get into seem to have really long waiting lists. This is where I'm at now and it's probably way more than you'll ever want to know about me:
Finished my EMT-B, just starting a new job on a BLS/transport rig in San Leandro (East Bay). Volunteering at Highland Hospital ED in Oakland (hopefully, if it still goes through). I'm currently taking Fire Sci classes at Mission College for Firefighter I/ AS: Fire Protection Technology, but there's no rush for me to get that finished yet.
I took most of the classes for Pre-Med/ Chemistry Major about 4 years ago. Long story why I didn't finish. But already had a BA in Anthropology/ Ancient History. Probably going to retake A&P and pick up some Spanish classes.
I have: ICS-100, 200, 700, 800, IS-1, IS-3, IS-5, AWR-160. Soon to take ICS-300, 400. Looking into Volunteering with 'Medical Volunteers for Disaster Response' either through Alameda County or through the Red Cross.
The main problem I'm having is that most of the community colleges I've talked to are quite competitive and waitlisted 1-4 years. I'm willing to move anywhere, preferably in CA, so I still pay resident fees. I'm impatient -- not to complain -- but it's really difficult to live on $10/hr in the Bay Area, so I want to continue my education ASAP.
I'm applying to Paramedic Programs, Phlebotomy/ EKG Programs, and RN Programs (most of them aren't accepting applications until August). I'm planning on applying all over CA, but I was wondering if anyone knows of any Community Colleges I should try first, where I'll be more likely to get in sooner than others. (Money is an issue, so has to be Community College).
Also, are there any other classes or certs you would recommend getting in the meantime? It sounds like people recommend PEPP, PHTLS, and ITLS, and it seems split yes/no on recommending PALS/ACLS.
Sorry to ask this if some of these questions have already been addressed. I spent quite a few hours looking through threads, researching, and calling around, and this is the best plan I've been able to come up with so far.
Thanks in advance! -- Maya
I'm pretty new to EMTLife. I need some advice about continuing my education in EMS; in particular, in the Bay Area. All of the programs I want to get into seem to have really long waiting lists. This is where I'm at now and it's probably way more than you'll ever want to know about me:
Finished my EMT-B, just starting a new job on a BLS/transport rig in San Leandro (East Bay). Volunteering at Highland Hospital ED in Oakland (hopefully, if it still goes through). I'm currently taking Fire Sci classes at Mission College for Firefighter I/ AS: Fire Protection Technology, but there's no rush for me to get that finished yet.
I took most of the classes for Pre-Med/ Chemistry Major about 4 years ago. Long story why I didn't finish. But already had a BA in Anthropology/ Ancient History. Probably going to retake A&P and pick up some Spanish classes.
I have: ICS-100, 200, 700, 800, IS-1, IS-3, IS-5, AWR-160. Soon to take ICS-300, 400. Looking into Volunteering with 'Medical Volunteers for Disaster Response' either through Alameda County or through the Red Cross.
The main problem I'm having is that most of the community colleges I've talked to are quite competitive and waitlisted 1-4 years. I'm willing to move anywhere, preferably in CA, so I still pay resident fees. I'm impatient -- not to complain -- but it's really difficult to live on $10/hr in the Bay Area, so I want to continue my education ASAP.
I'm applying to Paramedic Programs, Phlebotomy/ EKG Programs, and RN Programs (most of them aren't accepting applications until August). I'm planning on applying all over CA, but I was wondering if anyone knows of any Community Colleges I should try first, where I'll be more likely to get in sooner than others. (Money is an issue, so has to be Community College).
Also, are there any other classes or certs you would recommend getting in the meantime? It sounds like people recommend PEPP, PHTLS, and ITLS, and it seems split yes/no on recommending PALS/ACLS.
Sorry to ask this if some of these questions have already been addressed. I spent quite a few hours looking through threads, researching, and calling around, and this is the best plan I've been able to come up with so far.
Thanks in advance! -- Maya
