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EMTOsorio93 · 06-17-2012, 10:03 AM

So I was talking to some coworkers and I was telling them about he I wanted to become a paramedic (obviously I'm a basic) and they were telling me paramedic school is going to be made longer than it is now. The program that I applied to (starting this fall) as of right now is still offering a 1 year program. I have all pre-reqs as I am planning on going into nursing school in the future (that's a whole other thread) and have pre-reqs done for that as well...now as for my question, is what I heard true? And if it is when will it be implemented?

Imacho · 06-17-2012, 11:33 AM

What school did you plan on attending? My program at RCC was 14 months. I know of others that are 9 months and 24 months.

Veneficus · 06-17-2012, 12:22 PM

There is additional curriculum that has been adopted by several states. In order to effectively teach it, class will have to be longer.

However, there are ways to add class time without altering overall program length.

I would be extremely suspicious of the quality of an institution and potential for you to pass a test involving the new material that does not somehow increase class time. (I certainly wouldn't go to one or pay them)

AustinNative · 06-20-2012, 11:27 PM

Mine is 5 semesters. Fall/Spring/Summer/Fall/Spring.

06-17-2012, 12:22 PM	#3
Veneficus Premium+ Member Forum Chief Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth, though sometimes i have my doubts Posts: 7,301 Training: GED and some voED.	There is additional curriculum that has been adopted by several states. In order to effectively teach it, class will have to be longer. However, there are ways to add class time without altering overall program length. I would be extremely suspicious of the quality of an institution and potential for you to pass a test involving the new material that does not somehow increase class time. (I certainly wouldn't go to one or pay them) __________________ Non scholae sed vitae discimus Disclaimer: I am old school and part of a hardcore circle. There are no awards for 9th place. If I tell you that you did a good job it is because you did. If you always want to hear how great you are ask your mom.

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06-17-2012, 10:03 AM	#1
EMTOsorio93 Forum Ride Along Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7 Training: EMT-Basic	Paramedic school longer? So I was talking to some coworkers and I was telling them about he I wanted to become a paramedic (obviously I'm a basic) and they were telling me paramedic school is going to be made longer than it is now. The program that I applied to (starting this fall) as of right now is still offering a 1 year program. I have all pre-reqs as I am planning on going into nursing school in the future (that's a whole other thread) and have pre-reqs done for that as well...now as for my question, is what I heard true? And if it is when will it be implemented?

06-17-2012, 11:33 AM	#2
Imacho Forum Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte NC via So Cal Posts: 198 Training: EMT-Paramedic	What school did you plan on attending? My program at RCC was 14 months. I know of others that are 9 months and 24 months.

06-20-2012, 11:27 PM	#4
AustinNative Forum Crew Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 92 Training: EMT-I Medic student	Mine is 5 semesters. Fall/Spring/Summer/Fall/Spring.