ihalterman
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I am a combat vet that lives in Central Iowa (Des Moines). I was not a medic in the Army, I was a combat engineer (I made things go boom). I was medically discharged for something that will not effect my ability to be an EMT. I am currently going thru the VA to start school for EMT-B. I am hoping to get them to pay for school all the way to EMT-P or CCP.
My decision to become an EMT was based on being a combat life saver. That, and watching two nurses in my legion post jump into action when one of our members had a heart attack. He didn't arrest but, watching them do what they do was awesome.
I am hoping to get on with our local VFD this summer and into a regular EMT position after I get certified as an EMT-B.
One thing I am worried about is, the course is only 6 credit hours and I want to go to school full time. Are there any additional classes you would recommend? If I can get employed as an EMT-B, 6 credits (1/2 time) will be fine for getting my additional certifications.
Thanks in advance for the welcomes.
My decision to become an EMT was based on being a combat life saver. That, and watching two nurses in my legion post jump into action when one of our members had a heart attack. He didn't arrest but, watching them do what they do was awesome.
I am hoping to get on with our local VFD this summer and into a regular EMT position after I get certified as an EMT-B.
One thing I am worried about is, the course is only 6 credit hours and I want to go to school full time. Are there any additional classes you would recommend? If I can get employed as an EMT-B, 6 credits (1/2 time) will be fine for getting my additional certifications.
Thanks in advance for the welcomes.