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I am eager to start pursuing continuing education classes, and am curious as to how well regarded getting them online is. I would prefer to take any class in person, but if this does not work out, are online classes really an option?

I just don't want to spend money and time and have an interviewer not take them seriosuly, or as seriously.
 
Online classes are offered by many different Universities in many different courses, including in EMS.

Online education can be suited to some subjects, and more to the point, suited to some learners. Obviously in areas that require psychomotor skills they are not so flash, but a large amount of theory can be delivered successfully if the learner is able to utilize it. Some people prefer face-to-face contact and that is fine too.

As for whether they are 'worth' it in terms of being recognized depends pretty much on where they are from. Classroom education may not be thought of highly if it is from a substandard university or diploma mill, but equally online CE may be fine if it is from a reputable organisation.

It all depends on the reputation of the school in my mind.
 
Online education has come a long way in recent years, and we'll see more of it as time goes on. As with anything, I don't think anyone really cares if you went through a program online, they care about who you did the program through.

If I were looking to do an online program at this point I'd look to do one through a traditional college. Many respectable universities now offer entirely online degrees. You're no longer limited to the University of Phoenix etc, though that's always an option. A really expensive option.

As long as you pick a reputable institution that isn't infamous for being an online degree mill then your future employers won't even know that you took your courses online.

What program are you looking at? What course of study?
 
I don't know how smart it would be to take an online medic program.... how would you get any of the practical hands on stuff done... I don't have time to research it now but I would be very surprised if there even was such a program....
 
there is online programs for everything thesee days, some good and some bad...


even RN and PA

didnt say it was the best route, but for some it very well could be, im sure that there is hands on that you would have to do somehow/someway, or you could pass the practical...

jw if anyone knew any good ones..
 
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tofnlows10 said:
there is online programs for everything thesee days, some good and some bad...


even RN and PA
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Yes but at entry level the RN and PA online programs are frowned upon and not accepted in many states. Largely it is due to lack of clinicals. College programs will allow you to take some classes online but will make sure you have the hands on time you need. I also wouldn't take classes that traditionally require a lab online such as A&P or Chemistry.

If you are just looking at a "tech" school, then it might be best done in a classroom.

Make sure whatever program you choose is accredited by CoAMESP.
 
Sail195 said:
I don't know how smart it would be to take an online medic program.... how would you get any of the practical hands on stuff done... I don't have time to research it now but I would be very surprised if there even was such a program....
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You do go to actual class for hands on. So online or distance education is not completely on comp. It is harder to do as you are responsible for your education and time. You also tend to be required far more clinicals than many traditional classes.

There are lots of programs some are crap and I will not even list them. There are some good ones as well, I'll list a couple below. The worst part is most will not transfer towards a degree.

techproservices.net
percomonline.com
southplainscollege.edu
 
To the OP if you're talking about getting your CME's online yes you can. I forget if it's a WI state reg or a NR reg but there is a limit to the number of online courses you're allowed to apply towards your CME but they will allow some.

Obviously the paramedic course I took in a classroom, other than that I only had 4 classes in my associates program that were in the classroom (A&P 1,2, microbiology and ECG interpretation) everything else I got done online. I am pretty quick book learner and have enough motivation to keep myself moving through the self paced courses. If you typically rely on close interaction with the instructor, or don't focus well trying to study outside of the classroom I would think twice before enrolling in online classes.
 
What do you guys think of online cpr refresher classes? I know cpr but i dont want to deal with that for a few hours. and i need it fast, im an emt-b and i need it for a job.
 
Danny 89 said:
What do you guys think of online cpr refresher classes? I know cpr but i dont want to deal with that for a few hours. and i need it fast, im an emt-b and i need it for a job.
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It's okay, CPR is no brainer however; you do realize you still have to locate an instructor to validate your skills portion?

R/r 911
 
medic417 said:
You do go to actual class for hands on. So online or distance education is not completely on comp. It is harder to do as you are responsible for your education and time. You also tend to be required far more clinicals than many traditional classes.

There are lots of programs some are crap and I will not even list them. There are some good ones as well, I'll list a couple below. The worst part is most will not transfer towards a degree.

techproservices.net
percomonline.com
southplainscollege.edu
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thanks for the sites, sucks that they are all in TX tho :(

to far of a drive for the hands on from ohio lol
 
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