MedicineMan
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I have a desire to do some real clinical work and really get to help people. I love medicine and hope to go to med school in three to four years. I have worked in hospitals and clinics as a volunteer but it is not enough because I am not able to help patients until I am certified. I really want to learn these skills now because I will not be able to help people otherwise for five to six years.
The reason that I am having trouble deciding to get into an EMT-basic program is that I have a very tough schedule with my pre-med classes. This year I have time to do the two week program during the month of May. Then I do not have another chance until next summer to take a summer program. The other issue about my schedule is that I will not be able to volunteer more than four hours a week during the school year. Then I have three whole summers to work part to full time.
Is the two week program this May beneficial?
Would I be able to volunteer when I get back from the program?
Should I wait and take longer program?
The reason that I am having trouble deciding to get into an EMT-basic program is that I have a very tough schedule with my pre-med classes. This year I have time to do the two week program during the month of May. Then I do not have another chance until next summer to take a summer program. The other issue about my schedule is that I will not be able to volunteer more than four hours a week during the school year. Then I have three whole summers to work part to full time.
Is the two week program this May beneficial?
Would I be able to volunteer when I get back from the program?
Should I wait and take longer program?