<p>So I was looking into training to become a certified EMT this fall semester and then using that certificate to get a job at Shands Hospital. My friend, who is an EMT right now, says that the hospital works around your schedule and it is a great way to earn extra money. It would also look good on my resume for medical school. I was just wondering if it is such a good idea to take extra EMT classes along with my normal undergrad classes, how stressful would that be? Also does UF or Santa Fe community college offers this program? Any help would be appreciated</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I am a certified EMT and I’m hoping that when I start there in the fall I’ll be able to get some kind of job either at Shands or at a local hospital/fire station. In relation to the courseload, you’re pre-med coursework will be pretty difficult as it is, but I took the EMT course just this past year while I was in my senior year in high school and it wasn’t too bad. It’s really your call, but it is a lot of reading, that’s about it. The rest you learn as you go, it’s very hands-on oriented, but extremely interesting and beneficial. Let me know what you decide 
P.S. Medical Schools LOVE to see you are EMT certified because the 250 + hour course in Florida counts as clinical hours/work experience. Best of luck.</p>