EMT's are generally governed by a state commission. While rules vary from state to state, most frown on convicted felons becoming certified as EMT's. Some commissions will treat it on a case by case basis. Generally, if your offense involved violence or a narcotics offense your chances are very slim.
EMT's are licensed by the state, I don't believe you can be licensed - but you should call the state licensing body and check for sure.
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EMT's are generally governed by a state commission. While rules vary from state to state, most frown on convicted felons becoming certified as EMT's. Some commissions will treat it on a case by case basis. Generally, if you are a violent felon your chances are very slim.
Probably not going to happen.
I live in Kentucky, and I am also a convicted felon. My felony charge was 9 years ago. Last year I wanted to go to school to be and EMT. The technical college that I wanted to enroll in does a background check, and if you have any infractions, they will not enroll you for any medical courses. I know this is discouraging, but it is what we have to try to get around. Currently I am applying for a pardon from the governor, but there is about a .5% chance that I will be approved.
It depends from state to state, but most requires you to work a full year as an EMT Basic before you can become an EMT Paramedic. You need to take the EMT Paramedic training and certification.
You become an EMT and work your way up. An EMT course at a community college is about 6 mos. After 2000 hrs as an EMT, you are certified as a paramedic.
Being in the posession of a felony conviction will not stop you from earning your EMT-B license, although it may limit the places you can apply to and eventually work for. Some county and state orginizations may have rules in regards to hiring someone with a felony conviction. Check into the local laws or county/state laws concerning this before you take the class.
Very doubtful. I have my Florida Paramedic and can't find anyone to hire me.
I would think it would depend on the felony. I would think that violent crimes, sex offenders, drug related felonies and felonies related to medical practice would be the only ones that would cause a problem, but it probably depends on your states laws.
Yes. Get GED & then become an EMT. After 2000 hrs as an emt you can qualify for paramedic.
The best way to become an EMT is to begin with researching First Aid courses locally available to you. Then, begin researching EMT, ambulance technician or paramedic programs at colleges near you and apply when you are ready and have the proper pre-requisites!
500 years