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Reasons I didn't become an EMT, ranked

236 points · 112 comments · citelao

  1. JumpCrisscross · · focus · HN ↗
    What is the time commitment for a volunteer EMT?
    1. citelao · · focus · HN ↗
      OP: my service requires 2 twelve-hour shifts a month + a monthly meeting. I had to complete a training packet before I could ride as a "full" EMT. Many services have stricter requirements; some require weekly shifts.

      Maintaining the certificate also requires ~40hrs of continuing medical education every 2 yrs, which I accomplish via short 1hr courses every few weeks.

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