Shishkabob
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So, trying to decide on medic schools right now, and want some opinions. My money is on "Apply to traditional school and take medical classes until accepted" will be the primary answer.
Anyhow;
I have a few choices in medic schools.
I can do the traditional CC type that takes ~18 months. Not a guaranteed acceptance, but I could always take A&P and med term and stuff like that.
I can do a private EMT training facility that takes 11 months. The one I've been reading up on has actually been recommended to me by many-a-medic as being a good place to go, and actually has a decent grad rate as well.
Or I can do a 6 month course at a local hospital, from 8-3 everyday. They have one of the highest pass rates in the state.
But there are downsides to each.
If I do traditional, it could be a year even before I get accepted, plus another 18 months of actual schooling. A LOT can change in those 18-30 months, injury, illness, family moving, stuff like that. But on the flip side, solid education, better base, and more comprehension. I went to one of these schools for my EMT and they didn't teach the NREMT-- they taught what you needed to know to help people.
If I do the 11 month, it might be what some consider a medic mill. I get very good recommendations to that location, and it's the same cost as the traditional CC type. On the flip side, I don't want to be taught the test.
If I do the 6 month, they make you go to an A&P class for paramedics. It's shorter, so if I DO fail, it won't be a huge setback on time. They are also highly recommended and have a good pass rate. But, on the other hand, I don't feel comfortable being rushed through in 6 months what others do in a year. I want a bit more time to comprehend what is being taught.
So, time wise, the 11 month is perfect. But education wise, the traditional is better if I'm not accepted right away, but like I said, a LOT can change in 18-30 months. I can even take A&P this coming semester and still possibly make it to the fall medic class.
So anyhow, I'm sure I'll get told to do the traditional school after taking A&P and other medical classes, but I thought I'd throw it out there anyhow for any dissenting opinions.
What kind did you go to?
Would you recommend it?
Why/why not?
Keep it professional too, please.
Anyhow;
I have a few choices in medic schools.
I can do the traditional CC type that takes ~18 months. Not a guaranteed acceptance, but I could always take A&P and med term and stuff like that.
I can do a private EMT training facility that takes 11 months. The one I've been reading up on has actually been recommended to me by many-a-medic as being a good place to go, and actually has a decent grad rate as well.
Or I can do a 6 month course at a local hospital, from 8-3 everyday. They have one of the highest pass rates in the state.
But there are downsides to each.
If I do traditional, it could be a year even before I get accepted, plus another 18 months of actual schooling. A LOT can change in those 18-30 months, injury, illness, family moving, stuff like that. But on the flip side, solid education, better base, and more comprehension. I went to one of these schools for my EMT and they didn't teach the NREMT-- they taught what you needed to know to help people.
If I do the 11 month, it might be what some consider a medic mill. I get very good recommendations to that location, and it's the same cost as the traditional CC type. On the flip side, I don't want to be taught the test.
If I do the 6 month, they make you go to an A&P class for paramedics. It's shorter, so if I DO fail, it won't be a huge setback on time. They are also highly recommended and have a good pass rate. But, on the other hand, I don't feel comfortable being rushed through in 6 months what others do in a year. I want a bit more time to comprehend what is being taught.
So, time wise, the 11 month is perfect. But education wise, the traditional is better if I'm not accepted right away, but like I said, a LOT can change in 18-30 months. I can even take A&P this coming semester and still possibly make it to the fall medic class.
So anyhow, I'm sure I'll get told to do the traditional school after taking A&P and other medical classes, but I thought I'd throw it out there anyhow for any dissenting opinions.
What kind did you go to?
Would you recommend it?
Why/why not?
Keep it professional too, please.
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