My medic program was 13 months long. Mon/Wed were 8 hour days(9-5). I forget the amount of clinical hours, but it averaged about 17.5 hours per week, or two 8 hr rotations weekly with an occasional extra shift. Ambulance ride time was on NYC 911 units(double medic) with the cabulance being dispatched for ALS job types only. Associate medic programs are more desireable, and run two years. In Charleston SC, the medic students go through a nine month program. I'm not sure of the program structure, though. Make sure you stay ahead of schedule for your clinicals. Falling behind seems to be the #1 issue with students. You don't want to be playing catch up. You can be disqualified prior to graduation for failing to complete the requisite hours.
