How do you become a EMT-B?

Answer 1

In the United States there are currently three levels of pre-hospital emergency medical certifications recognized nationally

EMT-Basic (commonly referred to as EMT or EMT-B): Basic life support level with approved skills like splinting, assessment, trauma management, bleeding control, basic resuscitation oxygen administration, basic airway management, and transport. Very limited administration of medications like aspirin, oral glucose, epinephrine auto injectors, albuterol inhalers and nitro vary from state to state and usually require phone contact with a doctor. IV certification can be obtained through additional classes and state level approval.

EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I): Advanced life support level. Fairly rare and found mostly in rural volunteer situations. Close to a paramedic, but limited scope with medications and most narcotics require phone contact with a doctor. Surgical procedures are out of scope usually.

EMT-Paramedic (Paramedic or EMT-P): Advanced life support level. Advances skills such as endotracheal tube (ET) airway management, needle chest decompressions, surgical airways, cardiac monitoring, pacing, en-tidal CO2 monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, cardiac, medical and narcotic medications (IV, IM, IN, IO,SL)

All schooling is at the nationally approved scope of practice. Working EMTs and Paramedics may be held to local and state modifications in their protocols.

Classes can be taken online through your state requirements of National registry for certified medical professionals. If you are a resident of Texas, you can use PERCOM for all EMT courses as well as First Responder.

http://percomonline.com

Answer 2

To become a paramedic means you can also have a lifetime of rewards that will follow. Its a job that you have to be very committed to as well as strong enough to be able to handle during a intense moment. First step you will need to take is to complete a CPR course to become an EMT. Next you have to take a collage course for your EMT-B certification. These are the basic classes and should be able to be completed within six months or so. Next you have to take your National Registry EMT-B exam and if you pass you can move up to intermediate or just go into paramedics.

Answer 3

In order to become an EMT-Basic, or EMT-B you need a high school diploma or equivalent (although it is possible to begin the certification process while still in school). In the United States, certification requires at least 110 hours of classroom time. The credit minimum varies by state as it is a state-level certification. It is usually a prerequisite for the EMT class to have professional level CPR/AED certifications.

Answer 4

Becoming an EMT requires a course based in Emergency Services. You must pass a written exam created by your local department of health in conjunction with your local EMS directors. You must also pass a hands-on portion of the test where they will give you "patients" and you must treat and question them as you would on a real call. Instructors and previously trained EMT's will monitor and evaluate, as well as give you pointers on what to do differently. Every EMT must pass these tests before they are allowed to practice.

Answer 5

Take a course approved by your state and get certified.

Answer 6

No, you do not need to be a fireman before becoming an EMT. You also do not need to take any college classes but will have to take EMT classes and get certified.

Answer 7

by doing the course

Answer 8

at a tech school in your area