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I want to enroll in Mt. Sac's EMT-Basic program. The problem is that im still in high school, I only go once a week for about two hours. I'm almost done I just need to finish my math class which will take me about three months to finish and graduate. The EMT-Basic program starts on Feb 20, do you guys think I should wait until i'm done or go ahead and start the program?
 
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I did my Basic class while going to high school full time. I did fine in both school and emt class. I think you should do fine if you do both. You just have to put a lot of effort into both and be determined to do well. But in the end it's all what you want to do.
 
MassEMT-B said:
I did my Basic class while going to high school full time. I did fine in both school and emt class. I think you should do fine if you do both. You just have to put a lot of effort into both and be determined to do well. But in the end it's all what you want to do.
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What should I expect from the emt-basic program?
 
As someone who was an EMT while in high school (actually was appointed/elected BLS supervisor for a VFD my last semester of high school while doing almost exactly what you described, except that it was econ for me not math), my advice is to take it easy, don't get in a rush to grow up. Enjoy the last few months of being a "kid" that you will ever get. EMS will be here once you are out of school. There is no good reason to ever put more stress on yourself than you have to.
 
I took my EMT-B when I was a high school junior. What I noticed, at least in my class, was that the few of us that were in high school had an easier going then adults who came back and took the class after being off school for a period of time. Just my experience. I also had to grow out of being a kid before I even started my EMT class (family problems). Just my .02.
 
usafmedic45 said:
As someone who was an EMT while in high school (actually was appointed/elected BLS supervisor for a VFD my last semester of high school while doing almost exactly what you described, except that it was econ for me not math), my advice is to take it easy, don't get in a rush to grow up. Enjoy the last few months of being a "kid" that you will ever get. EMS will be here once you are out of school. There is no good reason to ever put more stress on yourself than you have to.
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The thing is that I had to grow up quick, because I have a baby boy of 11 months, and i decided to do this as a career because it's something that I always loved.
 
EMSJunkie91 said:
I took my EMT-B when I was a high school junior. What I noticed, at least in my class, was that the few of us that were in high school had an easier going then adults who came back and took the class after being off school for a period of time. Just my experience. I also had to grow out of being a kid before I even started my EMT class (family problems). Just my .02.
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What are some things i should be expecting from the program.
Should I do somthing to prepare for the program?
 
geo92 said:
What are some things i should be expecting from the program.
Should I do somthing to prepare for the program?
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Not sure what state your in. And curriculum varies from state to
state. IMO there really isn't anything you can do to prepare. Aside from getting a stethoscope and BP cuff, but even then I'd probably wait until class starts and you talk to the instructor. As for what to expect, I'm not sure what you're looking for exactly. Could you be more specific?
 
geo92 said:
The thing is that I had to grow up quick, because I have a baby boy of 11 months, and i decided to do this as a career because it's something that I always loved.
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It might be a better idea to do something that will get you a job. There are some parts of the country that are seriously over saturated with EMTs and if you can find a job, minimum wage is the norm in a lot of places. If you want to do it, go for it, but just be aware that you may not be able to support a family as an EMT.
 
Do you have your CPR certification yet? Your required to either have American Heart Assocation - BLS- CPR or American Redcross Professional CPR. In order to take the class depending on your state. Do you have your shot records? Have you had a physical in past 12 months? Have you had a TB test within the past year?
 
Aidey said:
It might be a better idea to do something that will get you a job. There are some parts of the country that are seriously over saturated with EMTs and if you can find a job, minimum wage is the norm in a lot of places. If you want to do it, go for it, but just be aware that you may not be able to support a family as an EMT.
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What he said.
 
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