So, What class should I take?

[BigFan5o]

opps

[noelchabanel]

NH requires National Registry for all levels as well as a class and exam on NH protocols, which differ from NR standards in a number of ways. Some EMT Basic courses include the state protocols, but some trainers choose to treat them in a separate class. This is because the state protocols will confuse you and cause you to flunk the NR exam, even though the answer is right for your state--and the registry standard is wrong for your state. Remember to budget for that if your course operates that way. Personally, I think it is better, everyone is nervous when they take those exams. There's no need to add to the nervousness with two sets of correct answers.

Oh, and when you get into the class, buy your own stethoscope. You don't want other people's ear junk stuffed in your ears :eek:. You can buy a $20 generic scope or a $300 cardiology scope. In the back of the bus on a bumpy road in late winter they all sound alike :D I have probably 5, but my favorite one that I use all the time is a Littman Classic II. Tthe acoustics are really good, it cuts out a lot of background noise, it's durable, and at $80 it is good enough but not so nice I would go ballistic if it gets lost or stolen. Just my 2c commercial :p

[Hockey9019]

+1 on the Littman

Mine was $100. But it was because I went to a place that jacks up the price



Don't get the double lumen steth. They rub against each other in the rig and can give you false sounds. IMO.

[Lena]

Through the JC system in CA it cost me about $400- that includes the "uniform"(tshirt) that my class required, insurance, National Registry, etc. You'll want to keep your license up- and in CA it's county controlled and cost me about $100 with the background check and county fee. If you take it from a private school in CA you are going to pay 2 - 3 times as much, but you can knock it out in as little as 3 weeks instead of 16 or 18.

My opinion is that the EMT-B class would round you out well. I wish it was prerequisite for all first responders. =)

[CACBAND]

Through the JC system in CA it cost me about $400- that includes the "uniform"(tshirt) that my class required

Wow, I'm feeling a little screwed out of my money about now. Not only did my class cost way more:eek: (through a college) I still had to pay $10 for my class T-shirt (which I forget about in my earlier post.):mad:

[noelchabanel]

Mine was $500, plus $100 for the protocol transition class, plus the registry and practical exam fees, plus the stethoscope, cuff, shears than can cut though a penny (it was optional, but I had to buy all the toys :D) There were no class shirts though Everything was done separate because the instructor often has students from out of state.

[Lena]

Well- I'm pretty sure CA is still one of the cheapest states to go to college in. JC's cost 20 bucks a unit. -and that is a 45% increase from when I graduated high school 12 years ago! I paid $11 a unit in 96. Ouch I'm old.:eek:

Get the BOGG fee waiver offered in CA for JC students and you don't even pay for the units- just the books. Most young people can get a waiver here... it's based on your reported income on your tax return for the previous year. Most non-professionals qualify for it.