BeatlesLVR Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Does anyone know where I can sign-up for an EMT course in Northern Virginia-- BESIDES THE ONE OFFERED BY NVCC (Northern Virginia Community College)? I live in Northern VA and am trying to find a program/organization that offers EMT training in either Woodbridge, Alexandria, Fairfax, Centreville, Mannasses, Reston, Herndon, Sterling, or Chantilly (preferably NOT in DC since it would be a bit of a hike for me to get to after work). My local CC (NVCC) offers an EMT-B certificate program, but it's expensive ($1,895), especially if I eventually want to attain an EMT-I. I can't seem to find any other organizations besides my CC that offers EMT training! Please assist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdpac Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Try Fairfax County Fire Department. Some of their stations are combination stations (i.e. paid/volly). I know in the past some of these stations have held EMT classes at a reduced cost or even free (depending on your volunteer status) but admittedly it's been 15 years or so since I've dealt with them. It can't hurt to find a local volly station and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dls2786 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I used "Training 911". They have classes all over Northern Virginia and seem to be cheaper than anywhere else. They don't have new classrooms or slick technology, but it was fast, I was well prepared for the exams, and I was offered a job pretty quickly after I got my cert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I used training 911 too. It's probably the fastest way to get it done. If you go through Fairfax Co FD, you will have to wait a few months to get your other certifications done (they are free), plus a physical for which there is a waiting list. All this would take at least 3 months. However, class through FFXCO FD is free because you need to be a volunteer at any local FD to be able to sign up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatlesLVR Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 thank you @dls2786 and @Purplez! I saw training 911 and have tried to call them… they're very hard to get in touch with! I will keep trying. I see their classes are around $875 (BIG difference from the $1,895 at NVCC)! @dls2786, question for you: after you got your EMT-B, you say it wasn't too long thereafter that you were able to get a job? what do you think my chances are for getting an ER Tech position at either iNova or GW Hospital with my EMT-B? or would I have to do MORE? I ask because I also have a full-time job and am trying to do my pre-reqs for school so I don't know if I can afford (time-wise as well as cost-wise) to take on additional course work for an EMT-I or Paramedic…! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dls2786 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 It did not take me long to find a job. Maybe I was lucky. I worked as a critical care tech in a local hospital where the EMT-B cert was required for me to care for ICU patients while they were away from the floor. I found that other units within the hospital were looking for techs to be used in a similar capacity, especially the emergency department. Look out for open tech positions in interventional radiology as well. A friend of mine was hired as a patient care assistant and discovered that mobility within the hospital was achievable, and quickly put his EMT skills to work in a new position. thank you @dls2786 and @Purplez! I saw training 911 and have tried to call them… they're very hard to get in touch with! I will keep trying. I see their classes are around $875 (BIG difference from the $1,895 at NVCC)! @dls2786, question for you: after you got your EMT-B, you say it wasn't too long thereafter that you were able to get a job? what do you think my chances are for getting an ER Tech position at either iNova or GW Hospital with my EMT-B? or would I have to do MORE? I ask because I also have a full-time job and am trying to do my pre-reqs for school so I don't know if I can afford (time-wise as well as cost-wise) to take on additional course work for an EMT-I or Paramedic…! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatlesLVR Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Thank you @dls2786! I will probably start my EMT-B coursework in January 2014. If I am able to use some of my GI Bill to pay for classes, then I'll take my EMT-B coursework at NVCC, if not then I'll go with Training 911… it's just that I have tried to email them three times and have called and left two messages, but to no avail! I just want to know their schedule for the Fairfax area location... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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