How Hard Is EMT School, Really?

I think a lot about how difficult an EMT class should be. It’s considered an entry-level role in healthcare, but medical terminology and anatomy don’t come naturally to most people, and many students are surprised by how much the class asks of them. Some fall too far behind and throw in the towel, or decide to try again later. I’d rather you know what you’re walking into. In this episode, I compare EMT training to learning music. Anatomy, patient assessment, and every other skill are individual notes, and each one takes real time to learn. With practice, the notes become melodies, and eventually you can play the full song: caring for someone on the worst day of their life. We also talk about the plates you’ll keep spinning outside the classroom, like work, family, and everything else, and why you should decide ahead of time which one gets your attention if one starts to wobble. If you’re thinking about becoming an EMT, start here. Chicago EMT Training offers EMT certification courses in Chicago with Spring, Summer, and Fall cohorts. Learn more at www.chicagoemttraining.com/nextclass