I am pretty much in the same boat as you. Senior in HS, Lifeguard for 3 years, EMT for almost 2, trying to decide on what path to take with schooling.
I am still deciding what to study, but have narrowed it to 2 majors after talking to several medics, and retired medics who I really trust. I will either be getting my BSN (which is nursing) or Bachelors of Science in Emergency Management. I will of course continue in EMS no matter what.
Both Degrees have plus sides. For instance, nurses get paid way better than medics, but as an RN, you can challenge state exams to become a medic or alot of EMS services hire CC-RNs. A plus side to emergency management is that I would come out of school with my Medic License and a broader degree. I would have a job to start out in right away and a way to move up the line. Also, this would allow me after 2 years to do a 1yr bridge from EMT-P to BSN/RN. From what Ive seen, alot of places are looking for those with higher education (and Ive REALLY been doing alot of research lately on this topic), specifically science or management type degrees.
What I would say is: take the community college credits you have and apply them towards a degree at another school or towards a major that interests you, atleast, they can be used for GEN-EDS.... As for the archaeology, minor in it if you really like it, but dont think it will necessarily help you. With a Bio type major, archaeology would be pretty easy and fit right into your schedule, so you would be doing something you like, while at the same time earning a broader degree that will give you backup plans and advantages.
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Hey Stitches,
I am pretty much in the same boat as you. Senior in HS, Lifeguard for 3 years, EMT for almost 2, trying to decide on what path to take with schooling.
I am still deciding what to study, but have narrowed it to 2 majors after talking to several medics, and retired medics who I really trust. I will either be getting my BSN (which is nursing) or Bachelors of Science in Emergency Management. I will of course continue in EMS no matter what.
Both Degrees have plus sides. For instance, nurses get paid way better than medics, but as an RN, you can challenge state exams to become a medic or alot of EMS services hire CC-RNs. A plus side to emergency management is that I would come out of school with my Medic License and a broader degree. I would have a job to start out in right away and a way to move up the line. Also, this would allow me after 2 years to do a 1yr bridge from EMT-P to BSN/RN. From what Ive seen, alot of places are looking for those with higher education (and Ive REALLY been doing alot of research lately on this topic), specifically science or management type degrees.
What I would say is: take the community college credits you have and apply them towards a degree at another school or towards a major that interests you, atleast, they can be used for GEN-EDS.... As for the archaeology, minor in it if you really like it, but dont think it will necessarily help you. With a Bio type major, archaeology would be pretty easy and fit right into your schedule, so you would be doing something you like, while at the same time earning a broader degree that will give you backup plans and advantages.
I hope my rambling helps and didnt come too late!