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How would I become an EMT?

How can i become an EMT as a teen?

  • i want to be a doctor, and i am currently a teen in high school. i asked another question about becoming a doctor earlier, and someone said a good thing to do would be to become an EMT as a teen. how do i go about doing this? if you've done this before, it would be great to hear your feedback, but i'd be happy to hear from anyone with some advice. thank you!

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    Depending on where you live, the minimum age for becoming an EMT-B is 17 or 18. In my state, you have to be certified in CPR and first aid in order to ride in any ambulance. However, some volunteer squads have a youth squad that rides along and assists with patient care, but does not have the same privileges and responsibilities as an EMT. An EMT training program is usually 6 months long, and yes, it is not a cake walk. If they tell you to read, you had better read. I will not lie to you. Being in a volunteer squad means you have to make a commitment to it, and not just to look good on your college application. Since you are not being paid, they will expect you to reasonably commit yourself to your duties. I am a volunteer, but I still treat it as if it were a paid job. You will also, like I have, see things on the job that might bother you from time to time, so you have to be mentally prepared for it. Trust me, you will not regret it if you become an EMT. It's a unique experience.

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volunteer most locales offer EMT classes at vocational schools or community colleges, and the place you are volunteering for will often cover the cost of the EMT training classes. try googling your hometown or township; also any local vocational schools and colleges. Or call your local life squad -- they can tell you more than I can

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I would agree that you should check with your community college to see if they offer any type of EMT classes, when calling ask to speak with a academic advisor or counselor. You could also ask your local hospital if they know of any organizations that offer this type of training. I would also contact the American Red Cross. They provide training in CPR and First Aid for a low cost and this will help as basic instruction into this type of field. You can also speak with your counselor at school, however, if this does not work, try a vocational school in your area that offers EMT classes, follow the same approach by asking to speak with an advisor or counselor. If these approaches do not seem to help, then start from the top. Decide what school you want to go to or would like to go to for your Doctorate. Speak with an academic counselor there either over the phone or ask the counselor if you could set up a meeting with them to plan out your academic career. Also, look to volunteer at places that can give you experience with the medical field, try the American Red Cross, local elderly facilities or your local hospital. The American Red Cross can give you experience with blood drives or with disaster zones (these are not the same and are considered two different "chapters" or workplaces) The local hospital will give you experience in getting to know the different departments and what services they offer to help you decide what type of dr. you want to be. Good for you for getting a jump start on your career path. Good Luck!

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