What do you need to have to became a paramedic?

Answer 1

First you must get your EMT, which can be done at a community college, and takes about a year. Then you can apply for a medic program, taking another 1-1 1/2 year, when completed you will have your paramedic.

Answer 2

To become a parimedic you will need an associates degree. I had to go through a class to become an emergency medical technician, and then pass a state board examination. I then had to take a paramedic class and pass another state board examination. This was 12 years ago, not sure if the requirements have changed.

Answer 3

You need to be a basic EMT before you can become a paramedic. Once you are a basic EMT you can apply at most ambulance companies to get experience. Once you have experience as a basic EMT you can then attend a paramedic course.

Answer 4

The best way to find out about educational opportunities in your area is to go to your local community college and talk with an advisor to see what programs are available around you. The education required to become a Paramedic varies from state to state within the US. There are also at least three route of education available in the US. The quickest route is sometimes called the "zero to hero" where a student enters a program with no EMS training and graduates with the minimal education requirement necessary to take their state paramedic entrance exam. This route is available as an Associate or Bachelor degree program, or as a certification program. Some students work towards becoming a medic a little slower and opt out of the "zero to hero"taking shorter classes to be certified as an EMT-Basic then an EMT-Intermediate before charging into the advanced EMT-Paramedic classes. There are also full-time and part-time classes available to fit the schedule of students. The quickest medic program I am aware of is a nine month full-time certification program than is very intensive and does not have a high pass rate. Most certification programs gradually progress though the EMT levels and takes 18- 24 months. The degree programs are now recommended by many employers. The Associate in Applied Science Degree with Emergency Medical Science concentration takes at least two years full-time. A Bachelor in EMS takes at least four years full-time.

Answer 5

There are a number of community colleges that offer a paramedic program of study. To research schools offering this program, read the following carefully and follow through on the link provided directly below this answer box.

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WARNING!!!

When choosing a college or university, make sure the institution has a regional accreditation. With a regional accreditation you can be assured the coursework and degree you complete will be recognized by all other colleges and universities as well as employers. Below I have listed the six accrediting agencies and their geographical areas of responsibility. I am disclosing the below so you do not become a victim of educational scams, and institutions that are nothing more than diploma mills, where they are eager to take your money for a degree that is worthless. Make sure the institution is accredited by one of following responsible agencies.

Regional Accreditation Agencies

· Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, as well as schools for American children in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

· New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).

· North Central Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

· Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities - Postsecondary institutions (colleges and universities) in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

· Western Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in California, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Micronesia, Palau, and Northern Marianas Islands.

· Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas.

Answer 6

first transport the people who are sick or injured.