Though I took the Basic EMT course through a local community college at the regular full-semester pace, I took the Advanced course during the summer semester (compressed course) and for some strange reason, did better when the heat was on, so to speak. However, the increased instructional tempo did not go unrecognized, and though largely an amplification of Basic with a lot of additional techniques and information, I would recommend that you consider a lengthier course for your basic training. There's a lot to absorb, and remember that life does go on outside of the classroom. Make your experience manageable as well as informative.
