Paramedic training

[EMTguy69]

I'm a new EMT Basic, but I plan to attend Paramedic school.....I live in California, and the Paramedic schools here require 6 months to 1 year EMT Basic experience before you can apply for admission to Paramedic School. I still have 11 months to go....any suggestions on the classes that I can take at a community college to help with Paramedic School....I know that the classes are not transferable, but I atleast want to get a jump start and not feel left out/lost when I take my actual Paramedic classes.

 

[medic417]

A search will reveal several in depth discussions but definitely take A&P 1,2. There are several other classes that will make you a better Paramedic that are discussed on the other topics mentioned.

 

[TransportJockey]

college level Gen Chem 1 &2, bio 1&2, microbio/biochem might all be useful courses, other than the A&P 1 and 2 w/ labs of course

 

[marineman]

Why are the credits non-transferable? Most of our community colleges let the credits transfer pretty freely. Look up an associates degree paramedic program and start taking all your gen eds and other electives.

 

[TransportJockey]

Why are the credits non-transferable? Most of our community colleges let the credits transfer pretty freely. Look up an associates degree paramedic program and start taking all your gen eds and other electives.

+1. My paramedic program courses count towards my AAS in paramedicine

 

[wyoskibum]

In addition to what the others suggested, I would recommend Medical Terminology. It was a prereq for my Paramedic School and it was very useful. I was able to do an online class which was fun and easy.