finally moving on to paramedic

[pacerman13170]

Hi all, Just wanted to tell you all, that this fall I am going to try to take a paramedic course. I figure after 18 years of being an EMT, it is time to move on, while I am still up and kicking (yeah I am 36..lol) anyway, does anyone have any good suggestions or tips on entering the world of paramedic? or even any funny stories....let me know, thanks Dave Pacerman13170

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[chbare]

Pacerman13170, nursing school is the only way to go. The dark side awaits.

Good luck with paramedic school.

Take care,

chbare.

[emtkelley]

I am 42 and am going back in August. No tips or stories but wishing you lots of luck!

[AZCEP]

Understand the difference in the level of information you are after.

Find yourself a good A & P/Pathophysiology course/book/program and make sure you understand it. This is the make/break of many paramedic students.

[RaceMedic]

Agreed ... take out your A&P book, read it ... then read it again... then repete. the more you understand how the body works the better you will be at helping it to repair itself.

[chbare]

I agree with the above posts. A solid foundation in A&P will be very helpful. You start in the fall, is there any chance of getting a semester of A&P in prior to starting school? In addition, a working knowledge of basic math and algebra should be helpful for med calculations.

Take care,

chbare.