finding the right emt program and advice

[markymark]

Hey there, I am going to take my emt basic training this summer but had a few questions that would be great if I could get some advice on! I am from Minnesota about 20 minutes away from minneapolis. If anyone has some information that would be great.

First up is- where would be the best place to find information on different emt programs to take besides the schools themselves? As far as cost, good training etc... Would it be a good idea to call some of the different ems companies around my area and ask them? Also do emt programs include cpr certification and what other licenses or certifications will I need?

As of right now I would like to take my emt basic classes and complete that along with the different certifications i need, then try to find a good company where I could work there as a basic then after a little while become a paramedic, then hopefully be able to move up in that company to paramedic. From my research I would be very interested in Allina health and hennepin county(when im a medic).

If anyone has any information or advice, I would very much appreciate it, or anything you wish you knew when you were beginning. Thanks for your time!

 

[gotbeerz001]

Start at the community college.

 

[markymark]

are all the community college classes basically the same?

 

[luke_31]

Pretty much

 

[gotbeerz001]

All the programs are basically the same. CCs are cheap.

 

[markymark]

Ok, thank you! I will keep looking into some colleges around here.

 

[Underoath87]

Community colleges are also accredited, unlike many private EMS academies. So you get college credit that you can apply toward a degree.

 

[markymark]

thanks for letting me know about that, I will make sure to look into that when applying!

 

[gotbeerz001]

Community colleges are also accredited, unlike many private EMS academies. So you get college credit that you can apply toward a degree.

#winwin