Well just took the AEMT...

Has anyone taken an AEMT stand alone class, as opposed to a bridge course?

Ive been an EMT over 4 years and have wanted to take a EMT I class ever since, but none has ever been offered anywhere near me. It seems New York and Georgia are the only places that offer it anymore. Its been really annoying, as Paramedic school is a lot more expensive and time consuming and therefore hasnt been practical for me.

I finally gave up on the EMT specialist/AEMT thing, and am just going to Paramedic school, which people will say is great and the right thing to do anyway, but it means im making big, and somewhat financially risky sacrifices. The pressure for me to pass will definitely be a lot greater than some kids living with mom.
 
The class I took was an AEMT stand-alone class. There's a few different places in Oklahoma offering them. I took as the course as a way to get proficient with my IV's and tubes before going on to medic school in the next year or so. I would definitely not make the jump into medic school until you're sure that's what's right for you. That's alot of time, money, and resources to use on a decision if you're not 100% about it.
 
OkEMT said:
The class I took was an AEMT stand-alone class. There's a few different places in Oklahoma offering them. I took as the course as a way to get proficient with my IV's and tubes before going on to medic school in the next year or so. I would definitely not make the jump into medic school until you're sure that's what's right for you. That's alot of time, money, and resources to use on a decision if you're not 100% about it.
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Thats odd that Oklahoma has several AEMT schools going, while most states have NONE. Mine hasnt had one in at least 4 years, and when I ask they all say things like "were waiting to see" before deciding on any class in the future.

Its puzzling because there are a fair amount of EMT specialists/AEMTs around, dont ask me where they got this training. When I ask them they are usually vague or evasive, like its some secret lol. I just assumed most of them were Paramedic students who maybe failed Paramedic school but were allowed to test out as specialists, and are therefore maybe a little embarrased when asked.

Anyway I didnt think AEMTs were allowed to intubate, and that was one of the changes the NREMT made from specialist/intermediate. Are they allowed to in Oklahoma?
 
I know Georgia has a few AEMT classes, and I think Texas does as well. Other than that, come to think of it, I really haven't heard much nationally about AEMT courses. I've heard the same though, alot of places are waiting to see if this AEMT thing actually catches on, which if the NR backs it, I'm sure it will. But yeah here in OK I-85's and AEMT's can intubate, it's not in the national scope though.
 
I just took the AEMT computer test and skills test. I was fortunate enough to pass both of them on my first try. I live in Columbus, Ga but traveled to Hamilton, Ga (30 minutes away) twice a week for my AEMT class which was private. I'm just waiting on NR to send me my certs. It's kind of frustrating since all the info online hasn't been updated for AEMTs.
 
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