EMT Basic Courses in Maryland

[ap8441]

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I was wondering if anyone knew where to find courses for EMT Basic over the summer in Maryland? Thanks!

 

[candbgirl]

I googled BASIC EMT TRAINING SUMMER 2022 Maryland and lots of options popped up. Since I have no idea where you live this is really something you need to do. Good luck.

 

[ap8441]

I was wondering if anyone knew where to find courses for EMT Basic over the summer in Maryland? Thanks!

To Elaborate, specifically central Maryland in between DC and Baltimore

 

[happypuppy]

Depends on what county you want to do it in for Maryland. The Baltimore area EMT courses are all in the state community colleges. The classes are about a semester, I'm sure you can probably find a summer course. I did mine at CCBC over the Fall semester. It was great! I think in PG County you have to do them through a volunteer FD (not 100% sure about this). I would just google based on location you prefer to take the course in. If you join a Volunteer FD/EMS they might pay for your class and costs associated with licensing. Its also a great way to get experience in a 911 system. Again, just google to find departments near you and contact them.

Another place to check for info is the MIEMMS website, which is the state EMS organization and specifically in charge of EMT courses and licensing, or MFRI, which is the state Fire/ Rescue training organization.

 

[ap8441]

Depends on what county you want to do it in for Maryland. The Baltimore area EMT courses are all in the state community colleges. The classes are about a semester, I'm sure you can probably find a summer course. I did mine at CCBC over the Fall semester. It was great! I think in PG County you have to do them through a volunteer FD (not 100% sure about this). I would just google based on location you prefer to take the course in. If you join a Volunteer FD/EMS they might pay for your class and costs associated with licensing. Its also a great way to get experience in a 911 system. Again, just google to find departments near you and contact them.

Another place to check for info is the MIEMMS website, which is the state EMS organization and specifically in charge of EMT courses and licensing, or MFRI, which is the state Fire/ Rescue training organization.

so unfortunate that they make it so hard to become such an important job like an EMT, I just want to sign up for a class over the summer but it seems as if it's not that easy.

 

[happypuppy]

I didn't make it mean to sound hard. It is indeed as easy as signing up for a class. I'm just letting you know the resources to find those classes. But literally all you do is find a class nearby, sign up, do the clinical hours and pass the certification exams, as is the case with most licensed professions. But you should appreciate that being an EMT or paramedic is a career in itself for many people. There are people who work very hard and dedicate themselves to EMS as a profession, so yes, it takes some work and initiative to do it. Its an important job, like you said. Many EMS professionals dont love pre-meds who just think they should be able to instantly be an EMT as a quick box check or stepping stone with the flick of a wrist without putting in much work or respecting their profession.