Blog | Chicago EMT Training

"I Need a Medic!"

We occasionally get an inquiry asking to become a paramedic. It's encouraging to hear that there is still interest in becoming first...

The Difficulty of an EMT class

The class usually starts out optimistic and hopeful with how the rest of the semester will play out. Not unlike when I applied to Malcolm...

Join Our Database of Mentors!

We've recently uploaded a public study guide on our website. We've been toying with the idea of creating a database for mentors and we'd...

So You Want to Become an EMT

Becoming an EMT was one of the best things to happen in my life. It was at a time when I was on a premed track in undergrad. There are so...

Stop the Bleed

Learning how to stop the bleed and procuring the materials to do so is an inexpensive insurance policy. Especially if you're in an area...

So You Just Passed the NREMT

next steps after passing NREMT in Illinois IDPH

How it all Started

In the spring of 2012, Marty and I were approached by another EMT with the goal to provide emergency medicine to the campus of the...

The Ease and Efficacy of the iGel

Raise your hand if you're familiar with this piece of equipment! If not, you should be. Gone are the days where we check the cuffs of...

What Can You Do as an EMT?

The majority of our students come from a premedical background but there are a few with other career choices such as firefighter,...