<p>So I am an EMT from Connecticut and I am thinking about applying for reciprocity in Missouri (since I am under 18, I'm not in National Registry).</p>
<p>I know this is a super specific question, but I was wondering if anyone knows if 1) Wash U has its own campus ambulance corps; 2) if there are any local St. Louis ambulance corps which hire EMT-Basics; 3) if working/volunteering as an EMT would be too much to handle on top of engineering (though I might switch into ArtSci, if that makes a difference); OR 4) if there is a health center at Wash U or hospital close by which would hire EMT-Basics to work in a clinic or ER.
I know that Wash U's med students probably get priority on any of these jobs available, but I'm just wondering if anyone is/knows any undergraduates who are practicing as an EMT.</p>
<p>Sorry I don’t know too much about other aspects, but I do know several people who have been involved with it and really enjoy it.
There are several hospitals close to WashU, most notably Barnes-Jewish, which has many connections to WashU.</p>
<p>What kinds of majors do your friends in EST have? Also, I am already an EMT-B, and the EST site says that only 20% of the people that get into EST are EMT-Bs, so I’m hoping that will give me an advantage.</p>
<p>One is a mechanical engineer and I forget the other’s major, but she’s pre-med.</p>
<p>One caveat is I’m not sure if it’s easy to make EST fit with your schedule. I say that because the one who’s a mechanical engineer is a TA and every week she’s on call during one of her help sessions.</p>
<p>EST is one of the most selective things on campus. You need to take a 2 hour (I think it’s 2 hours) class once a week as well as be on call for another several hours per week. As for majors, I know a bio, business, and engineering EST, so it really doesn’t affect your chances.</p>
<p>I’m a current EST member at Wash U, and definitely one of the hardest things is making it through the selection process and getting into the organization. Already being a certified EMT-B helps, but definitely does not give too much of an edge in comparison to the other applicants. We have rejected several candidates that do already have their certification. </p>
<p>Each year, we only accept 15-18 new medics, and most of them do not have a license at all. So in their spring semester, new medics undergo training that is about 8-12 hours a week. Yes, it is rigorous and it is time consuming, but it’s only for one semester. </p>
<p>I absolutely love being part of EST. We a definitely a close knit group, and it’s been a very rewarding experience for me. Let me know if you have any more questions!</p>
<p>Thanks! So, what kinds of traits do they look for in their applicants? I only know one person in EST, who went to my school, and he was the president of our volunteer ambulance corps–is that a typical credential for someone accepted?</p>
<p>Haha…I know exactly who you’re taking about.
During the selection process, we are looking for people that will add something new to the team dynamic, and that might not necessarily be experience. Personality is a huge component of the selection process.
Sorry I cannot give you a more definite answer.
Again, thanks for your interest in EST! (btw, are you class of 2016?)</p>
<p>Also, there is misconception that EST only takes pre-meds. Not true. A significant amount of team are not pre-med, and do this because they enjoy it.</p>
<p>It sounds like EST is a great group of people. It’s good to know that it’s not dominated by pre-meds with outstanding credentials. When does the application process start for 2012?</p>
<p>[Application</a> Process | Emergency Support Team](<a href=“http://est.wustl.edu/node/36]Application”>http://est.wustl.edu/node/36) Here is the link to the application process for EST. I’m hoping to apply too.
Vallerine- do you guys train members in Red Cross pro/lay responder CPR/First Aid before they take the EMT-B class? if so I’d love to help teach!</p>
<p>Yes all our members new and old undergo cpr certification every semester. I think though that the EST protocol is changing and we are going to aim for American Heart Association version of CPR instead Red Cross.</p>
<p>I just got my EMT-B a couple of days ago! So excited!</p>
<p>Anyway…vallerine–I have my EMT-B now in the state of CT but won’t be able to get my NREMT until October. Should I try to get re-tested in MO or just wait until I’m 18? If I don’t get retested, would I have to take the EMT-B class again with the other new EST members (if I get in…)?</p>