EMT Paramedic
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I don't think many courses would count towards the paramedic program. You could always ask, but I have a feeling it would take you another 1.5 years.
I know that in South Carolina, if you already have Anatomy/Physiology, you can finish the EMT-P course in 6-9 months + time for certification.
You would have to look into your state's programs. Most places are starting accelerated programs since there is an extreme shortage of Paramedics in the US right now.
Good luck and hope this helps.
You would have to look into your state's programs. Most places are starting accelerated programs since there is an extreme shortage of Paramedics in the US right now.
Good luck and hope this helps.
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Moving to the Pre-Hospital Forum, which is our forum for discussing matters related to EMT and Paramedic concerns.
It would normally take 8-12 months but there are a few 6 month accelarated courses, but I would like to remind you that medic school is a full-time job and unless you plan to work for 1+ year afterwards, your certification will be useless. You might as well work on your grades and mcat for medical school since it would take less time. If you have a few years to kill, that's another story, but even then I'd rather use my time more wisely since what you learn as a paramedic will be useless after two months in med school.
agreed
Its very difficult to keep a medic cert up, if you're not working as a medic full time.
