Does anyone know if the EMT-C in RI can challenge the AEMT from the Registry once the new levels come out next year? I looked over the skills that we could have comepared to a AEMT and it seems like we have a lot more..I just cant seem to get a straight answer from the Registry when I call.
Well I have an NREMT-B card and am enrolled in the EMT-C class now. The issuse is that the EMT-C is the only ALS certfication below Medic. The state does not recognize EMT-I of any level. Now I do not plan on leaving RI anytime soon, but I would like all this effort to not be lost if I do leave. Thats why I am asking if it would allow me to take the AEMT so at least I will have a national certification.
Well thats the thing. When you finish the Cardiac class..there is no need for testing with the NR. RI wont recognize it so why bother. Thats why I am asking if there are any Cardiacs out there that have tested with the NR and if they know if it would count towards the AEMT.
No..you cannot get a national cert with the cardiac due to the fact that, yes the scope is larger but the education is not...the AEMT at least has some education...if you want a national cert thats ALS... you have to go to paramedic school...just curious, who's class are you in?
Well I have an NREMT-B card and am enrolled in the EMT-C class now. The issuse is that the EMT-C is the only ALS certfication below Medic. The state does not recognize EMT-I of any level. Now I do not plan on leaving RI anytime soon, but I would like all this effort to not be lost if I do leave. Thats why I am asking if it would allow me to take the AEMT so at least I will have a national certification.
If you are using the I-99 text, the DOT/NSC are being followed there should be no difference. There really needs to be one set of standarized titles. After all, we do have to meet the minimum standard training / education requirements therefore the titles should have to be alike as well.
ok for people not from RI it will be hard to understand.. the Cardiac level does not follow the I curriculum it follows it's own due to the fact that noone else besides RI recognizes it. some classes use paramedic books and just skip most of it and some use the I books. To the OP if you just want to get on a FD and not really do EMS get your cardiac but if EMS is something you might want to pursue, you should just bite the bullet and go to paramedic school. The cardiac DOES NOT prepare (most) to work at the ALS level. Most of the cardiacs I know who went and most that are in our paramedic school say that they are very surprised they didn't kill anyone with the lack of knowledge the cardiac class leaves you......but it is up to you and good luck in school....by the way who's class is EMT inc....who is your instructors?
What Medic school are you apart of? I think I want to go on and get my Medic license however, this isnt my full time job. I would need some understanding when it comes to class attendance. I would like to pick your brain some more about your school though.
the webpage is http://eastbaymedicaleducators.com ...the schedule in any medic school all depends on the class you enroll in..it is intensive but you can do it with a family and work...most in my medic school when i went were older with a family..
