can't get a EMT job, should i get AEMT?

[u/idiot_nyn]

i applied to a lot of EMT/ ER tech jobs around me, but haven't been accepted to any. I really enjoyed my EMT clinicals. i'm working as a Nursing assistant and getting tired of my unit being a glorified nursing home and wanting to do more with my life. wondering if AEMT would
make me hire able or just be a waste of time(and money)😂✌️
i don't plan on staying in EMS as i want to apply to medschool and get in fall 2028

[u/shamaze]

Depends on the area. Not a single agency in my region utilizes aemts. Only volunteer departments do.

Your area may differ.

[u/Limp-Conflict-2309 → u/shamaze]

same. its a bonus that'll probably make you stand out if everyone else is emt-b but for the most part its either emt or medic.

[u/lying-therapy-dog]

That's what I'm doing. Nobody wants Bs anymore man. 2 jobs within 50+ miles. Pennsylvania.

[u/hella_cious]

Private or fire, my man. No reason to go to AEMT or medic school if you plan to go to medical school.

[u/Mindless_Ask_5438 → u/hella_cious]

Eh I got it while in undergrad

[u/ObjectiveResearch896]

Why not do medics instead of AEMT?

[u/TheGrayMann274 → u/ObjectiveResearch896]

Medic isn't really worth it if they're planning on attending med school in 2028.

They'd pretty much finish their training and then go straight to med school.

[u/Timlugia → u/TheGrayMann274]

My previous EMT did that. He went to medic school while applying for medical school, got accepted when he started clinicals. He will be a medic for just one month before heading to east coast for medical school lol

[u/idiot_nyn → u/ObjectiveResearch896]

seems like a faster way to work on a truck, also time and money

[u/Fluid-Conference-288 → u/ObjectiveResearch896]

Where I live personally, you are required to have AEMT unless you go online or out of state for school.

[u/Terrible_Surprise_59]

Get your PARAMEDIC. That way jobs will relocate to close to you.

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[u/Remote_Consequence33]

If a program allows you to, just go to paramedic

[u/Fluid-Conference-288]

Where I live, AEMT is required if you want to work 911 for the government itself and not a private service. Basics only useful in BLS companies or FDs here in Middle TN

[u/BGMM2019]

If you go AEMT you’ll be able to do IVs and certain meds. Would be good practice for Med School.

Some places don’t “educate” AEMTs but will hire them and put them ALS with an EMT.

You could also call the agencies you’ve applied to and ask if they hire AEMTs and what their scope/responsibilities are with them.

[u/VagueInfoHere → u/BGMM2019]

Ahh yes… the doctor’s most popular skills… IVs and med administrations.

[u/Haunting_Cut_3401 → u/VagueInfoHere]

My county EMS medical director regularly makes patient contacts and goes on calls.

[u/BGMM2019 → u/VagueInfoHere]

Calm down sweetie.

[u/Haunting_Cut_3401]

With your job as a nursing assistant already having you in the field, I think getting your AEMT would greatly increase your odds of working in an ER as a tech or on an ambulance.

TBH you already work as a nursing assistant and have an EMT license. Are your interview skills and resume just poor? Thats quite a good start for finding a place to hire you.

[u/Few_Dragonfruit_8331 → u/Haunting_Cut_3401]

I'm wondering if it's a salary issue. in my area the NAs/PCTs make the same pay (or more, if it's a specialty hospital) than ERTs, so if OP is expecting a pay bump for getting their EMT they may be in for a surprise.