Recent content by kristina

True. Wish SCC had the program. I just keep hearing good things about SCCAD. Eh, already changed thought processes already, who knows? :) Considering time's going to be fairly limited, not sure if they vary up which station for rides, but I can practically walk to one, versus driving down...

SCCAD, although I did debate going with ECC since I work really close to there. I was going to start in Jan and go right to medic, but switching things up a bit - going to take some reqs for SCC's ADN for the next year and half and will try for their (SCCAD) medic program next August.

I'm not starting EMT until summer (taking some other classes for now) but I'd agree with the others and try it. Just coming from my husband, dealing with a pregnant wife wasn't that bad versus having a newborn, or how ever many, around. I'm planning on taking A&P with EMT as well when the...

Yeah, that was a bit more just rambling, wasn't it? Multitasking fail, hah. I guess just seeing if anyone's gone through the same program and whether or not to get the pre-req out of the way sooner versus waiting a whole year between the two programs if I end up going that route. At least on...

Hi (again) So called the local ambulance district. Really didn't say they do ride-alongs but the EMT class is still open. (For any MO people I've seen where SCCAD is recommded program but that's just random googling) Can start January, I have a couple days to decide, mostly figure out the...

Thanks for the responses, I put a call into the one ambulance district to inquire on a ride. Of course, some older posts on this site mention their program has a really long waiting list even for the EMT (St. Charles County, MO) so now have to debate either to wait on that one if I decide to go...

I'm sure this has been asked before to a degree, but just thoughts or experiences if you've moved to the EMT / paramedic side of things from a completely non-related profession. I'm looking into it, have for some time, and so far have just talked to a few people I know who have been / are, but...