overthinker1515
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Hello everyone. I'm currently enrolled in an EMT-B course, starting in August. I'm doing as much as I can to prepare myself (any advice is greatly appreciated), and I've read a lot of information from current EMS professionals regarding the class. Most say it is relatively simple and straightforward, but that there is a considerable amount of studying and reading to be done. My issue is, my student adviser is trying to convince me to take A&P 1 during my EMT-B class, and then go directly into the EMT-P program straight out of graduation. Currently, I don't feel that taking Paramedic that soon is a smart decision, so I'm likely going to wait til I have some experience working as an EMT basic first. But, as for the Anatomy and Phys. class, I'm not sure what to think. Everything I've read states that it is an exceptionally demanding class, that requires an almost ridiculous level of studying and memorization.
While I'm not at all afraid of hard work, I'm not sure I can actually manage (or if it would be wise to try) taking EMT-B and A&P at the same time. The way my classes will be scheduled would have me taking EMT every Tues/Thurs, and A&P on Wednesday. The scheduling alone has me a little worried about being able to absorb the amount of raw information I'm told is required. Now I obviously don't have to take A&P 1 now, but getting it out of the way at the same time as EMT-B does seem convenient, but I'm not one to make decisions without some sort of thought put into it. I'd love an opinion from any of the EMS professionals on this site regarding whether or not they believe I should pair the two courses. And any advice regarding preparing for the EMT-B program, or if you believe I should jump directly into EMT-P after I get my certification, would be greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance!
While I'm not at all afraid of hard work, I'm not sure I can actually manage (or if it would be wise to try) taking EMT-B and A&P at the same time. The way my classes will be scheduled would have me taking EMT every Tues/Thurs, and A&P on Wednesday. The scheduling alone has me a little worried about being able to absorb the amount of raw information I'm told is required. Now I obviously don't have to take A&P 1 now, but getting it out of the way at the same time as EMT-B does seem convenient, but I'm not one to make decisions without some sort of thought put into it. I'd love an opinion from any of the EMS professionals on this site regarding whether or not they believe I should pair the two courses. And any advice regarding preparing for the EMT-B program, or if you believe I should jump directly into EMT-P after I get my certification, would be greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance!