bajamedic Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) Online is the way to go. The US has a shortage of EMS Providers. When, When when when say it again when a disaster happens we will need as many trained responders as possible. BLS is not that involved. The A&P is very basic. ALS is not that involved. Class room will never replace the field for making or breaking a Provider. So on the job training is paramount. 8 hours of ride along time does not make an EMT. If a student can begin to learn the academics online, then great. You can go to Law School online. Will you be able to defend OJ. Maybe not but, it is a start. EMS can be full of BS at times. In most other countries students get on the rig and learn and study at the same time. We are to protective of information. It is time to go forward and let people learn who want to learn. The Internet can do that. What is the difference of watching an instructor online versus in class of 50 students with a chain saw screaming outside the window. ( San Diego Miramar College EMT Basic Class). Edited March 17, 2010 by bajamedic
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