What level of education is required to become an EMT?

Answer 1

You don't have to go to college to become an EMT/I u have to have a totalling hours of 130 in a special coarse and at least 20 hours of clinical practice in an ER

The same goes for EMT-B or EMT-P (Paramedic). The courses are specifically designed to train a person in basic and advanced medical procedures to sustain life after a traumatic event.

Answer 2

What level of EMT? EMT-Basic can be obtained at most community colleges and higher in a three month time. EMT-Intermediate if taught at a college can take 6 months on top of the EMT-Basic. And Paramedic (which is the most advanced EMT) takes one-two years at colleges including a typically three month internship at a busy department somewhere in the nation.

Answer 3

Becoming an Emergency Medical Technician a.k.a. EMT, takes as little as 120 hours. There are different levels of EMT which require different amounts of time, and the required classroom time is depending on the state in which you want certification.

Answer 4

In addition to having your high school diploma or GED, you'll need to complete an accredited emergency medical technician program. Usually, EMT training takes between six months and two years, depending on whether you choose a certificate, diploma or associate degree program.

Answer 5

Depending on how involved the course is and how effective your teacher is, you can expect a single semester of college to become an EMT-Basic. Classes for EMT-Paramedics can take longer, from 1 to 3 years of training and precepting. Check local hospitals, fire departments, police departments, and schools to see what course lengths are offered.

Answer 6

To be an EMT, you don't need to go to college. You take an EMT course (which is generally paid for), then you start riding with a squad if you pass your test. If you're interested, find a local squad and call them.

Answer 7

In Canada, it's an intense two year College program to become a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)

Answer 8

None... you can be 16 in some states. EMT courses are about 6 months long.