I need training! Can someone point me in the right direction?

[johnd3906]

Hello all, I am completely green to medical help and I am looking to start learning the basics and then move on to more advanced classes as I progress. My question is, I am in North Carolina and I am looking for a basic medical class, where should I look? Anyone have any experience with a training center in NC? What class should I be looking into? Emt-b, Emt-p? I am sorry if these are dumb questions.

[Hmac]

I'd start with Community/Vocational/Technical colleges. Most basic first aid or First Responder's courses are done through those kinds of institutions.

[chuckman]

Hello all, I am completely green to medical help and I am looking to start learning the basics and then move on to more advanced classes as I progress. My question is, I am in North Carolina and I am looking for a basic medical class, where should I look? Anyone have any experience with a training center in NC? What class should I be looking into? Emt-b, Emt-p? I am sorry if these are dumb questions.

Where in North Carolina? Several of us on this forum are from NC and point you in the right direction. Also a lot of room between basic first aid and paramedic. What is your goal and your expectation? Looking to make it a career or just some info for your own edification?
Charles M

[citizensoldier16]

http://news.ncems.org/Education/NC%2...20CALENDAR.pdf

That's a link to the NC Office of EMS Training Calendar. Look for an EMT-Basic Initial course in your area. I'm also in NC, and an instructor...let me know if I can help at all.

[Travis B]

If you're in the Triad area take the Basic EMT class with me over the summer at Forsyth Tech. I should be able to pass the EMT exam with flying colors after this course. And it's less than $200.

[Wicked]

I have had good success with classes sponsored by the local chapter of the Red Cross

http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/...extfmt=default

[VA_Dinger]

Grey Group Training has partnered with one of the most respected names in the industry and will be offering medical/trauma classes very soon. All taught by active duty or recent 18D’s. The price is going to be very reasonable and all need supplies are included. We should have them posted up with a couple of weeks if all goes well.



Grey Group Training:
www.greygrouptraining.com

[LUCKY MEDIC25]

http://www.atscc.net/index.html

I had the privilege to train with these guys for BCT3 at Fort Bragg. I would highly recommend them for any TC3 course. I believe they are based out of VA Beach.

[Tigereye]

The Red Cross is good basic training and probably less expensive.

[DragonDoc]

The Red Cross offers basic first aid classes. The community college should offer first aid classes also. Remote Solutions is locate in NC and they offer EMT-Basic which is a good starter course. http://www.remotesolutionsllc.com/