PDA

View Full Version : Approved Georgia Medic Programs

n7lxi
02-09-2009, 02:20 PM
My wife is interviewing for a new job in Atlanta and it looks as though we may be relocating. I was planning on medic school here... but if we're going to be moving I need to start investigating my education options in the Atlanta metro area.

I understand that almost all of the tech schools offer a medic program, but I was hoping for some opinions and recommendations from anyone who's been through a specific class or has worked with someone who's been through a class.

I know Gwinett is the only accredited program... conversely, are there any programs I should stay FAR away from?

Any insight or a list of state approved programs that I can dig through to start accumulating info would be a huge help.
wehttam
02-09-2009, 10:08 PM
CAAHEP.org they have a listing of accredited programs if thats what ure looking for
n7lxi
02-09-2009, 11:04 PM
CAAHEP.org they have a listing of accredited programs if thats what ure looking for


Thanks, but that's not what I'm looking for. As I mentioned in my post, I know that Gwinnett is the only accredited program... I am looking for opinion/input on any of the other programs (or Gwinnett, if anyone attended or works with a medic from that program...)
Ridryder911
02-09-2009, 11:23 PM
Why consider anything else but an accredited course or at least ask if they are in the process of being accredited. Figure, within a few years, you will have to be an graduate of one.

R/r 911
marineman
02-09-2009, 11:26 PM
Rid, not a problem for me but just wondering if they will be grandfathering current medics or are they going to back track and find out which schools are not accredited and not register those graduates?
n7lxi
02-09-2009, 11:39 PM
Rid, I was actually hoping to compile a list of the "decent programs" and then start doing the research by phoning the program coordinators and asking questions. I can only assume that the other medic programs in the area will be seeking accreditation. I also want to know who to stay away from... Medic Mills and the like. I was surprised that I didn't find a list of “state approved” paramedic programs on the GA EMS website. When I google “Atlanta area paramedic schools” or any other variation, I just get swamped with a load of advertisement.

I'm very interested in a legit program and don't want to waste my time going after a worthless piece of paper. I've sent a PM to Grady_EMT and hopefully he'll let me pick his brain on ATL EMS.