EMT Class
March 18, 2007I have spent the last five months taking an EMT class. I used to volunteer as an EMT at Gates Ambulance, but I had to leave before I was fully trained as a first medic due to the demands of college. I finished at RIT when Jess was four months pregnant. This past summer was the first realistic opportunity to return to my old hobby.
The class started at the end of October and consisted of eight hours of class a week plus about 4 hours of homework per week. The pace was pretty intense but I made it through just fine. The class was paid for by the state of New York since I passed and am affiliated with a volunteer EMS agency. Also, since I took the class at a local college they reported to the department of education that I was enrolled half-time, who in turn deferred my and Jess’ consolidated education loan payments and interest until 2012.
This coming month I will begin volunteering at Chili Ambulance which is a division of the Chili Fire Department. I will be continuing in a volunteer capacity. Like many things, taking a class only helps one get familiar with the subject, and the real learning is done in the field, just as reading a book about riding a horse does not grant you the skill.
Ben neglected to mention that he had to take three final exams for this class, a college final, the state practical exam and the state written exam. He had the highest average in his class and got a 93% on the state written exam!!
Congratulations Ben! They (Chili) are blessed to have you on board!
Congratualations. I was just wondering when we would see a posting of what Ben is doing these days.
Sounds exciting for you.