Worth it to get the EMT-B training and cert?

[EMDream]

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I'm debating whether i should spend the cash to take an EMT-B course this semester, or if I should just volunteer as an aide, with many of the same duties on the ambulance. I honestly would have to dig pretty deep to find the extra money if it's even possible, but I must say I really wanted to do it for the training and well, EMT-B looks better than "aide".

 

[Agent Splat]

Only put the time into EMT training if you're willing to use it afterwards. It's pointless to get certified and not bother with doing the work. My opinion is that you should be seeking out ECs that are interesting and fun and offer personal growth. If you think you'd get more out of being an EMT, then go for it.

 

[45408]

What's the job market like? Will you be able to get a job right away? It took me a while to get a job as an EMT (I finished the class a year ago, and I'm just now done with all my training at a job I didn't get until November, and I'll be working normally soon).

Also, try to get sponsored. I didn't pay a cent for my EMT-B class, and I didn't even work for that company later.

 

[Ross434]

I'm debating whether i should spend the cash to take an EMT-B course this semester, or if I should just volunteer as an aide, with many of the same duties on the ambulance. I honestly would have to dig pretty deep to find the extra money if it's even possible, but I must say I really wanted to do it for the training and well, EMT-B looks better than "aide".

Im going to do CNA instead. Is EMT more expensive? Mine's only going to be $250.. Yeah i agree about getting a paid position. I mean, if you put in the investment, being able to get paid while experiencing health care is pretty awesome, especially if you're poor like me and most college students. Look at the job opportunities too - i know an EMT-B who had a little trouble finding a job.

 

[clinick]

It's not hard to find a job as an EMT-B - so long as you are a big GUY. I am a small girl (and an EMT-B) and all of my female friends found it MUCH more difficult to find jobs than the guys we knew who were in our class. Aside from that - the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation conference every year is reason enough for me to be an EMT!!!! EMTs know how to party 🙂 (ncemsf.org) And for the last question - we offer an EMT class every year, and it's usually $500. So being a CNA is cheaper. But does the $250 include text books and certification tests? B/c that stuff can be expensive.

 

[Siggy]

Where I am being trained, its $40 registration fee and about $80 for books (including the required textbook and the optional workbook [Its Brady Prehospital Emergency Care]). I love leaching off of the local regional occupational training programs. The other program in my area is about $500.

 

[DSM]

EMT is a great way to get exposure into the world of medicine. You get to see many different areas and to see all types of medical problems...to me...it would be worth it..but of course I have been in EMS for 16 years. 😀

 

[RaaMD]

I think any experience that broadens your exposure to medicine is worth it. Totally go for it if it interests you.