CaliPAHopeful Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I would love to get my EMT-B license, but I've heard that it's really difficult to find an EMT job in the Bay Area. Are there in EMT programs in the South Bay that help you get a job? What are some other options for quick certifications for HCE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted November 27, 2015 Moderator Share Posted November 27, 2015 look at urgent care centers, they often use emts interchangeably with MAs. send your CV to every ER in commuting distance of your home. look into doing field work. send your cv to every private ambulance company near you, both 911 and interfacility transfer companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggySRNA Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I agree with EMEDPA. See if local urgent care clinics will hire you with an EMT license. Submit at least 5 applications per night until you get a call back. I did that for 7 months until I ended up somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliPAHopeful Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 How would I calculate it in my GPA? It wouldn't replace the old ones on my transcript, so would I just include them all in the GPA calculation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spflynn4 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm currently in the SF Bay Area, and I agree that it's hard to find meaningful hce as an EMT. However, look into other medical support positions that you can get with a medical background. There are a ton of medical assistant, PT assistant, ophthalmic tech, and other similar positions that need people- just really focus on networking and having a strong application to make up for your lack of specialized training. You need to convince people that you're worth the time to train, and that you'll benefit their organization while you accrue HCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggySRNA Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 How would I calculate it in my GPA? It wouldn't replace the old ones on my transcript, so would I just include them all in the GPA calculation? You can only count it if the program/college you're taking through issues a transcript. My EMT course did not so I cannot count it towards my GPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliPAHopeful Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Woops I meant to write that question in a different forum! The thing is, I really want to work in emergency medicine. That's what really drew me into medicine to begin with. I am American, but my parents both come from a war torn country. I spent a lot time watching the news as a child. I spent a lot of time watching the aftermath of bombs and shootings. Seeing the ambulances drive up and the paramedics jump out to go help people is what made me want to go into medicine. I know ERs in America are very different, but I still have the same mind set. Being calm under pressure, and being able to make good judgments quickly. So what would be the best kind of HCE for me to pursue if I want ER experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggySRNA Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 ... what would be the best kind of HCE for me to pursue if I want ER experience? EMT, ED Tech, MA (ED/UC), CNA/PCT (ED)...any direct patient care position in the ER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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