This is my first post here, so hello to all. I've always had an interest in EMS and am finally at a point where I have some time to get my basic cert, so I've been volunteering with my local squad (a volly night/weekend op) and am looking to get in on the next basic course in north jersey.
The leadership here is very helpful if locating classes, etc, but I figured I would do some of my own research as well (they're all busy with their lives, paid jobs). Most of the classes I've found start in January w/the new curriculum, about 220 hours if I understand correctly. Does anybody have any insight on the new curriculum? I've devoured two EMT-B textbooks just to have a head start on the class and tests (also helps out so I know whats going on when we're on a call, better learning) and can't imagine the material would change too much, probably more the teaching style? The extra hours are significant, but I don't mind that a whole lot assuming that it is a more comprehensive course.
Thanks if you read through that, any insight is greatly appreciated.
The leadership here is very helpful if locating classes, etc, but I figured I would do some of my own research as well (they're all busy with their lives, paid jobs). Most of the classes I've found start in January w/the new curriculum, about 220 hours if I understand correctly. Does anybody have any insight on the new curriculum? I've devoured two EMT-B textbooks just to have a head start on the class and tests (also helps out so I know whats going on when we're on a call, better learning) and can't imagine the material would change too much, probably more the teaching style? The extra hours are significant, but I don't mind that a whole lot assuming that it is a more comprehensive course.
Thanks if you read through that, any insight is greatly appreciated.