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medichopeful
08-31-2009, 06:59 PM
Hey guys,

Alright, so I have a question.

As some of you may remember, I am in college right now. I'm majoring in biology, with an emphasis on pre-health, so I'll . After that, I'm going to try to get on with Boston EMS, then go to medic school down the road, which I will have prepared for with my education (so don't yell at me for not taking EMS seriously! :P).

Here is my question. I am thinking of taking an EMT-B class while in college, and joining the EMT "club." If I pass (which I should), I will be working as an EMT for the college. Please note: it's a volunteer position as far as I know.

Is this a good idea? I know that some on here are a bit opposed to EMT-Bs, and that some are opposed to volunteers. I want your opinions, as most of you have a very good understanding of the field.

Please note, I will only be volunteering while I am at college. Once I graduate, it will be my full-time job (hopefully). During the summer, it may be my full-time job as well, unless I can only find part-time work. Also, EMT-B will NOT be my final goal. When I can (I have to work as a basic for at least 1 year for BEMS to work as a paramedic), I will go to medic school.

Thanks for your time!
Eric
medic417
08-31-2009, 07:31 PM
I say go for it. Just do not settle. Keep up your education and you should be fine.
Akulahawk
08-31-2009, 07:41 PM
You might never end up working as an EMT, but you'll never regret it though.
medichopeful
08-31-2009, 07:53 PM
I say go for it. Just do not settle. Keep up your education and you should be fine.

I know the education thing is a big one. I'm actually thinking of getting an A.S. in paramedicine after college, if this is the field I want to enter (which I really believe it it).

BTW, you were one of the people I was hoping to hear from.
medichopeful
08-31-2009, 07:54 PM
You might never end up working as an EMT, but you'll never regret it though.

Very, very good point. I will probably end up taking it, but if not, I wouldn't lose anything.

Thanks for the input!
medic417
08-31-2009, 08:02 PM
I know the education thing is a big one. I'm actually thinking of getting an A.S. in paramedicine after college, if this is the field I want to enter (which I really believe it it).

BTW, you were one of the people I was hoping to hear from.

The way most colleges use basics are what the real intention for them was as a first responder. Many college groups respond and start basic care while the ambulance responds.

So with that in mind you are not stealing money while being a volly on the college campus. So I will forgive you this time. ;)
medichopeful
08-31-2009, 08:06 PM
The way most colleges use basics are what the real intention for them was as a first responder. Many college groups respond and start basic care while the ambulance responds.

So with that in mind you are not stealing money while being a volly on the college campus. So I will forgive you this time. ;)

Good point about the first responder. They also do stand-by's, so hopefully it is the same deal (FR only).

Thanks for the forgiveness :P;)
Dominion
08-31-2009, 08:15 PM
Go for it, nothing to lose unless you don't continue and get stuck in that rut.
medichopeful
09-01-2009, 04:02 PM
Okay, so I talked to the person in charge of the EMT class.

Here is what we decided. I will not register for the course now, but will instead audit the class. That way, I won't get overwhelmed (first semester at college), and I will be in better shape for the class WHEN I actually take it. So basically, I will take parts of the class twice. That should let me have a good understanding of the material.

I will register for the actual class next semester.