I am currently a 68W looking to go for my EMT. What is the process, and what advice do you have?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 10:34:45 -0500

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2017 11:39 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 11:39:56 -0500

I am looking to go for my paramedic

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2017 2:16 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 14:16:56 -0500

The process is different depending on where you are and how you want to do it. My unit paid for mine and sent me to a local college for seven months. There is the Flight Medic program which the Army funds 100%. There are also several programs at colleges surrounding many installations, so my advice is to check with them (start at the education center) as there is likely a program in place.

Response by SGT Edward Wilcox made Feb 24 at 2017 6:28 PM

SGT Edward Wilcox — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 18:28:30 -0500

If you are an MOSq'd 68W, then you are already a National Registry Certified EMT Basic. Some states will allow you to challenge their state licensure exam. Others will require you to take a class first. Check with the nearest Junior College, that is where you will take the class. You will be required to do a set number of hours in an ER and on an ambulance, so make sure your commander is on board and will allow you the time.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2017 6:43 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 18:43:28 -0500

Apply for flight medic school or attend night school. Those are my two recommendations.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2017 6:47 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 18:47:31 -0500

I would suggest asking around at the installation you are at. Some installations are starting a emt to paramedic bridge program when you would go and attend classes to become a paramedic. But outside of that I would say go to flight medic school

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2017 7:12 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 19:12:40 -0500

I would agree with the Flight Medic option. It would get you NRP and FPC. I have seen multiple SSGs in the course, it is challenging and quite high paced but manageable.

Response by SFC Rich Combs made Feb 24 at 2017 8:33 PM

SFC Rich Combs — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:33:48 -0500

Where are you located?

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2017 8:49 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:49:07 -0500

1.Find a college that offers certification.
2.Find a county that hires EMT-B certified personnel w/ pipeline for EMT-P at a local college or university.
3. Seek out the Army's options for flight medic and qualifications for training.

I placed the Army last as you don't have to get your commands endorsement; just professional letters of recommendation.

For TA, you must visit your local education office to begin registration for goarmyed.com. Keep in kind no it won't roll out until you've been in the Army for 24months. Once the time is past, you can visit the liaison on campus for military education and they will help you get registered, get TA, and get setup for success. Keep in mind, if you have a non traditional work hours, you want to talk to your 1st line of command first before selecting classes. They will work with you as it is good thing to help soldiers pursue their education early. Good luck.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2017 12:20 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 00:20:38 -0500

The best route is to become a flight paramedic; however, if you do not want to become a flight paramedic, you should look into University of Texas San Antonio since you're already at JBSA. That is where the Flight Paramedic training program is at. If you are willing to use TA and take it during your own time, you can get into the same university without the ADSO.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2017 1:08 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 01:08:28 -0500

When did whiskeys stop earning their EMT in AIT?

Response by SPC Brian Mason made Feb 25 at 2017 2:37 AM

SPC Brian Mason — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 02:37:34 -0500

You should already have it being an a 68W. I got mine during AIT and you have to have it to graduate.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2018 5:17 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:17:46 -0400

The first nine weeks of medic training at San Antonio is to get your NREMT. You have to have that before you move on to the Whiskey side and to graduate