Paramedic Class

[codethree]

I have been accepted into a local colleges paramedic course starting January. I am very excited to start the last chapter of my schooling. I am taking the course in Portland Oregon. It runs from January to December including internships. I am looking for some feedback.

In your opinion whats the hardest thing to learn?

What should I keep in mind while in class?

What did you do to make it through the course?


Thank you!

 

[jlw]

I'm near completing paramedic training myself (next month) and if you're program is anything like mine there is a huge emphasis on pathophysiology. That stuff was/is the hardest for me to learn and attempt to retain just because its not as exciting as drugs or cardiology. Things like Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and second degree type I wenckebach heart blocks will soon become part of your vocabulary.

I put off paramedic class for a long time fearing the worst. Realistically, I feel the material is far advanced over EMT but its not something that is impossible to learn. You can't half *** it though, it's been my observation that the people not willing to give 100% have not been successful.

Also, enjoy leisure time now. If you're like me and work full time as well as attend paramedic class, you're gonna have a bad time.