What is the pass percentage of EMT class?

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My question is how hard is it to pass the first class to take the EMT National Registry ?
Is is more difficult for someone with AD/HD?
 
The nr tests aren't that bad if you keep up with everything. Not sure about the adhd thing. The testing is computer based so it is one question at a time. Not a booklet with hundreds of questions to that may help.
 
It was fairly easy for me. I don't believe the test is timed, and if it is, there is plenty of it, so you should be fine in that regard.
 
I am the Clinical Coordinator for the EMT/Paramedics program at Guardian College in Idaho. We have seen a pretty good passing rate at our school. We just finished up a Paramedics program with 97% of them passing and our last EMT class had a 94% passing rate. We have quite a few students in our programs with AD/HD. I think this field is almost a good choice to go into with AD/HD due to the fact that it is a lot of hands on and fast paced rather than a classroom setting. I think you can do great at it. If you are passionate about this field there shoulod be no problem :cool:
 
In California, the classes grade at A,B or F only. Is that the same everywhere?
 
In most places you need an 80% to pass the class. A grade of B is traditionally 80 -90 %
 
This is about my son. He is 19, AD/HD, doesn't take his medication because he doesn't want to rely on it. That includes allergy meds. He has taken the class twice. The first time he was too involved in drugs to finish the class, he was dropped. This last time, he went to all but 2 classes, did his clinicals but missed by 40 points.
He has never utilized any educational help because of his ADHD.
I tried talking him into taking the 3 week- 5day/week class since he has been through it already but he said this is too much for him to be in class 8 hours a day 5 days a week. I am trying to support him but I don't know what to do next.
Any advice?
 
From someone who has ADD it truly isn't that difficult. I take my meds pretty regularly but if I don't I can still function just fine...hell I haven't had them in over a month with the national shortage and it hasn't stopped me.

I don't know if it's what you want to hear but it doesn't sound like your son is motivated in the subject matter, despite what he tells you.

For me personally I didn't have a problem with the class, it truly isn't anything above high school comprehension all it takes is putting in the time.

I'm 22 to put it into perspective.
 
He won't use his ADHD medication but it sounds like he may have a drug problem? It sounds like you need to take the situation one step at a time. Deal with any dependence issues he has, then his behavioral issues then worry about getting him into school.
Any class room setting is going to be difficult for someone with ADD because no matter how hands on it is a lot of it will be boring. I wanted to scream by the end of the day when I went through it. When he does get into school again make sure and put him in a high quality program that allows for lots of hands on time and spaces clinical time through out the program rather than sticking it at the end. This will keep him motivated. As steadkimmi said EMS tends to be a field that people with ADD tend to gravitate to so it might be a good fit for your son. However it will only work if your son makes the decision to grow up. Unfortunately as an adult he has to make that decision. I wish you and your son the best of luck.
 
It Sounds like he isn't to keen on doing it. Not sure where you are but there is such a saturation of emts in a lot of places that it is very difficult to find employment. Also of he has any arrests for drugs he may not be able to license. If he can't get through an 8 hour class how is he going to get through a 12 or 24 shift.
 
egan said:
This is about my son. He is 19, AD/HD, doesn't take his medication because he doesn't want to rely on it. That includes allergy meds. He has taken the class twice. The first time he was too involved in drugs to finish the class, he was dropped. This last time, he went to all but 2 classes, did his clinicals but missed by 40 points.
He has never utilized any educational help because of his ADHD.
I tried talking him into taking the 3 week- 5day/week class since he has been through it already but he said this is too much for him to be in class 8 hours a day 5 days a week. I am trying to support him but I don't know what to do next.
Any advice?
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egan,

I'm not sure that is someone I'd want treating a loved one or family member. As a drug user he will be in a profession surrounded by [legal] drugs. On top of that, it appears as though his ADD may be impeding his ability to learn, yet he is non-compliant with his medication.

If your son truly doesn't have a passion for EMS, and it sounds like he doesn't, then it's time to explore alternative career opportunities. The job is far too demanding for someone that doesn't want to be there 100%.

Good luck!
 
MMiz said:
egan,

I'm not sure that is someone I'd want treating a loved one or family member. As a drug user he will be in a profession surrounded by [legal] drugs.
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True, however people can change. That's about as far into that topic that I will get into.
 
I want to thank you all for your advice. I will keep it all in mind. :rolleyes:
 
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