<p>i have found out a EMT school in Indiana, but i don't know when is the best time to take it? freshman yr summer? sophmore yr summer? or junior yr summer? (right before applying for med school)</p>
<p>is that like the earlier the better or the closer to applying for med school the better?</p>
<p>or do your guys kno any other good deal EMT school besides the one i found out in indiana which costs $1200 over two intensive weeks?</p>
<p>thank you so much!!</p>
<p>I have heard that it takes time to actually pass the necessary exams and get certified, so the earlier the better - then you can actually work as an EMT instead of having the empty title. This is hearsay, though; I haven't done EMT myself.</p>
<p>I took the EMT-B course last summer at a local community college. It took about 2 months and then we took the National Registry written and practical exams. The course was twice a week for the 2 months from about 9AM-4PM. It consisted of many lectures and practical training.</p>
<p>I would really recommend taking the EMT-B course and getting involved in your local squad or your college squad. Don't just take the course to look good for a medical school because this would be a terrible waste of time then. Also, take the course if you have a few years to commit to being an EMT. You want to show medical schools that you have actually spent time in the field. Good luck. </p>
<p>Also, to find courses in your area research your local EMS council's website and I'm sure you'll find something.</p>
<p>Better yet, if you're really interested go down to your local EMS squad and tell them so and they will help you. (In NJ all the expenses for the course are covered for you if you are a member of a volunteer squad, I don't know how it works in other states).</p>
<p>thanks guys!!</p>