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EMT's need to be prepared for the unexpected. Small clues in a patient's history can make a huge difference in their care. A patient with a headache could be having a migraine, a stroke, an impending seizure, or a thousand other ailments. Knowing what problems the patient has encountered in the past helps the EMT to narrow down the possibilities of what is wrong. A patient regularly taking Excedrine (R) Migraine might be having another migraine. A patient who historically has high blood pressure but is out of their medication could be at a high risk for a fatal stroke. A typically healthy patient with extremely low blood pressure could be at risk of shock or cardiac arrest, whereas an elderly patient whose blood pressure is normally high but is currently "textbook normal" could be suffering from a multitude of issues. What is normal for one patient is deadly for another; the patient's history helps to figure this out.
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What is the 6 month emt program?
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How long does it take to receive emt certification in Montana?
It takes about 2 years to receive emt certification in Montana
What is the medical career training required to be a EMT?
EMT training usually takes a year to two. It involves basic emergency training.
How long is a master's degree for an EMT?
It usually takes a full time graduate student 2-3 years to get their masters degree as an EMT.
How much oral glucose can an emt give?
It depends on the patient. The first thing done is the EMT checks the patients blood sugar, then gives the glucose of the sugar is low. After about five minutes the EMT will recheck the sugar. If it is still to low they would give a second dose.
Do EMT's know how to handle patients while having a seizure?
Yes, EMTs are trained to handle people with seizures.
How can I receive EMT Training?
EMT's generally receive their training at community colleges and universities. It usually takes a two year program to become qualified. Others receive their training in the military.
If I go to the local community college how long will it take to get a emt certification?
There are several levels of EMT certification and each one allows you to do more to serve patients in the field. Usually it takes between 6 months to 2 years to complete depending on certification level. Contacting the Registrars Office at the college will help you decide on what level (depending on your own time frame) you want to pursue in regards to certification.
Will I be working with patients?
Medical technician jobs require you to work with patients. For example, EMT's have to help transport patients from one place to another. Operators of medical equipment at the hospitals are under the category of medical technicians. Therefore if you are an x-ray technician, you are definitely going to work with patients one way or another.
Can you get a job as an EMT with recent conviction of dry reckless?
If your question is "can you get a job as an EMT with a recent conviction of reckless driving", then the answer is no. You must have impeccable qualifications, including an excellent driving history to qualify. Get in touch with your local EMT volunteer unit, take a dozen donuts (they love 'em) and talk.
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