Some recent reflection has led me to realize some serious deficiencies in my ability to deal with medical issues. I know the basics but in a disaster type situation, I would be next to useless.
I started to think about getting the training and becoming EMT certified. This is not a career move, but something that will help me be more of an asset to my family and community. After some research I found that I can go to school 4 nights a week for 5 hours a night for just 3 months and become certified after passing the state exam. The cost of the entire course is right at $1500. Not chump change by any means, but more than worth it if I would use that knowledge in a life saving situation just once.
What are your opinions? Is it worth the time and money? EMTs please weigh in!
I started to think about getting the training and becoming EMT certified. This is not a career move, but something that will help me be more of an asset to my family and community. After some research I found that I can go to school 4 nights a week for 5 hours a night for just 3 months and become certified after passing the state exam. The cost of the entire course is right at $1500. Not chump change by any means, but more than worth it if I would use that knowledge in a life saving situation just once.
What are your opinions? Is it worth the time and money? EMTs please weigh in!