I want to go to school to be an emergency room physican. What college courses do i need to take???????????????
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This really depends on the college that you go to, the best place to go would be to check with some kind of health sciences advisor.\n\nBut with that said, there are certain classes that are needed for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), which most medical schools require you to take.\n\nYou'll need 1 year of some kind of introductory biology, 1 year of general chemistry, 1 year of physics, 1 year of organic chemistry, and some biochemistry/genetics/other classes as well. There is a writing portion on the MCAT as well, and some schools require 1 year of English.\n\nThe easiest way is to call an advisor and set up an appointment, ask them what you need to take to get into medical school, good luck :)
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First you have to become an EMT-basic.  After that, you  can go to medic school.  Check with your local community colleges.  They normally offer EMT and Paramedic classes.  Also, check with your local fire departments.  They may be medics, and they are definetly EMT-B so they should be able to point you towards a school.  EMT school isn't too tough, but you're in for a year to 18 months of difficult school to become a paramedic.  You'll have to study hard and really apply yourself.  Good luck to you!
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You can become a Firefighter without going through Paramedic school. Normally, at an accident, the Fire Dept shows up in case extraction is needed using Hurst tools or to make sure there is no danger of a fire due to gasoline leakage. At least that's how it is here in Florida. Wish ya luck. Honored profession. :)
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This may come as a shock, but the medical school will teach you anatomy and physiology. You just need general & organic chemistry, basic biology, basic physics. Don't waste time learning material that will be repeated in medical school. Get a broad prepatory education.
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OMG! I want to be a nurse too and in peds too! I know in Cali there are community colleges that offer classes for becoming an RN and it takes about 4 years. You first have to do your pre-requisits and then sign up after those are done, into the nursing program. Then from there you take such classes as anatomy, biology, sociology, etc. But I have to warn you, if you don't think you can do it now then you might not be able to later. There is a 40% drop out rate, so you have to be very determined. I personally love blood and guts but for the life of me vomit kills me to deal with LOL :) If you decide to do it make sure that you volunteer at a local hospital in the department you want to work in. Then you will make friends and be more likely to get in that department after you are done with schooling and are ready to work. I hope this helps!Oh and the pay is great too, up to $5000 a month! Cant beat that!
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Lots of work..your best chance is to contact your local fire department and ask them or try to gget hired by the fd and they will send you to basic emt school.
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In Florida you go to Fire College, then sit for state boards. If you pass your boards, you can start applying to various departments. Some departments want firefighters to also be EMTs. Good luck!\n\nPS Are you prepared for the 24 hour shifts? If you are the kind of person who can't function after 20 hours with no rest, this is not the field for you.
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Go to fire school, don't know where you are but in Texas A&M has an excellent fire school. Take an EVOC ( Emergency Vehicle Operations ) In all emergency services education is the answer, firemen, EMS and Police. I am a retired paramedic and after 20 years of work and teaching in that field I have found most accidents and injury come from unfamilarity with protocol and equipment.
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Of course you can go to college for premed and learn a lot. But if you want to get going right away volunteer for ambulance duty or become an EMT. Then you'll know if you like it and you'll know what to study.
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I took a CPR class at a local community college and it was very cheap.  I can't imagine trying to do that online, since in my class we had to use a dummy and learn the proper positioning on the body.  I don't see how you could really do that with an online class.
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I live in SC. I have never personally applied to CRNA school, but several people I know have. You need a Bachelor's degree. You also have to have a critical care background for, I think, at least 2 years. Most people come from a Cardiovascular/thoracic ICU due to the amt of surgeries, drips and meds, and invasive line they come in contact with. All this is still not a guarantee, you have to apply and be chosen and there are only an X amt of spaces available. Like I said, that may be just here in SC, but thats what most of my coworkers that have gotten into CRNA school have had to do. Good luck!
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Actually WVU often teaches such classes. Contact their admissions office and inquire to see if they have a class in their summer sessions.
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That depends on the state and the level of certification you want.  In Washington state, you have to already be in a job that requires the certification to be able to take the class.  When I first got my EMT certification years ago it was a 120 hour class with several practicum sessions in an ER.
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Pharmacy is more chemistry oriented. For medical, you will have to take it to know which medications to prescribe, but the majority of your studies will be biology and anatomy.  Try speaking with a counselor at your school, they can help alot =]
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I don't know any schools in your area but I have some info that might help.\n\nCheck the local hospitals as they might have a school there as well as the local technical colleges. \n\n Besides from the grades, you need a background in chemistry and anatomy.  So if you don't have those classes you should take them before you can even get into the program.  You also need to have experience in hospital setting and if that means volunteering at hospitals or old age homes, get out and do it.  The more you have the better they will look at you.\n\nIn my area, the wait list is about 2 years long to get into the program and you have to have prereqs done before you can even apply to get onto the wait list.  \n\nWhen you find the school you'd like to attend they should have a course guideline that will tell you the classes you need to finish your degree.\n\nHope this link helps.\n\nGood luck in your career change.
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I would like to become a doctor, possibly an OB/GYN as well. As well as taking all required classes for high school graduation, you should definitely take biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy/physiology (do Advanced Placement if possible to posibly exempt yourself from that college credit in order to take more classes then). Be sure to take as high mathematics courses as possible (trust me, they will come in handy). A health class is ALWAYS required for all high school students, so you need to take that. If your school has a medical program, be sure to take it (I will take it in 12th grade, I will be in the 11th grade this year). Although youshould take all high-level classes, try to place more emphasis on math and science classes. This should help you be on your way to a medical career!!
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You'll also need at least an undergraduate degree. You will also need to take the MCATs.