0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are the disadvantages of an EMT?
disadvantage? In reference to...? EMT is basic life support. Paramedic is advanced life support. Without the equipment, the paramedic is no better than an EMT. As a matter of fact, a doctor without is no better than an EMT either. EMT is good training to have when all else is gone, no hospital, no equipment, EMT training is vital.
How do you become an EMT Paramedic after certification of EMT-basic?
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.
What is the difference between emt and paramedic?
Let's break this down to the US version. There's are 3 levels of pre-hospital care in the US. The EMT system in the US is changing, it used to be: EMT-B(Basic), EMT-I(Intermediate) and EMT-P(Paramedic). This system is changing in most states to EMR, EMT, and EMT-P. The EMT is the mid level of pre-hospital care. This level usually requires about a year to a year and a half of college education and training. An EMT-I(EMT) can do some more advanced skills then the EMT-B(EMR) such as basic cardiac monitoring, cricothyrotomy and more medications. ALL levels of pre-hospital care are considered EMTs, but only the EMT-P is a Paramedic. The Paramedic is the most advanced level of EMT and requires about 2 years or college education and training. The Paramedic may do everything the EMT can do plus intubation, 12 lead ECG, administer 20 medications(depends on protocol) and more. Paramedics are Advanced Life Support(ALS) providers, the EMT-B is Basic Life Support(BLS) and the EMT-I is sort of a mix. Hopefully this helped answer your question. It's OK to call a Paramedic an EMT but you can't call a EMT a Paramedic.
Can you use a GED to go to paramedic school?
Yes. Get GED & then become an EMT. After 2000 hrs as an emt you can qualify for paramedic.
Are nurses conidered paramedics?
No, a nurse is a nurse, a paramedic is a paramedic. A paramedic must have a high school diploma and is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program first. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. A registered nurse typically must have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing.No, a nurse is a nurse, a paramedic is a paramedic. A paramedic must have a high school diploma and is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program first. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. A registered nurse typically must have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing.No, a nurse is a nurse, a paramedic is a paramedic. A paramedic must have a high school diploma and is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program first. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. A registered nurse typically must have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing.No, a nurse is a nurse, a paramedic is a paramedic. A paramedic must have a high school diploma and is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program first. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. A registered nurse typically must have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing.No, a nurse is a nurse, a paramedic is a paramedic. A paramedic must have a high school diploma and is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program first. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. A registered nurse typically must have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing.No, a nurse is a nurse, a paramedic is a paramedic. A paramedic must have a high school diploma and is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program first. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. A registered nurse typically must have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing.
What careers can you do with first aid?
Some careers include: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). Paramedic. Advanced Paramedic. Ambulance Driver. Nursing (more advanced than a Responder level in First Aid).
How do I find more information on taking a paramedic test?
You can find more information at emt-national-training.com
What does a paramedic and EMT do about a slit throat?
A paramedic and EMT would use an occlusive dressing to treat a slit throat, preventing air from entering the wound.
What is the difference between an emt and an emt b?
EMT, or Emergency Medical Technician, is the blanket term. There are several levels of EMTs. The nationally accepted levels are as follows: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate (85), EMT-Basic Advanced, EMT-Intermediate (99), EMT-Paramedic. You often hear about "Paramedics" as though everyone on an ambulance is a Paramedic, but in reality, EMT-Bs are the most common responders. EMT's will respond out of a station or a fire department, and they typically cover a much smaller area. EMT-Paramedics might respond to more rural areas from farther away, depending on the local and financial availability of Paramedics within an area.
I am going to school to be a certified emt paramedic. how much will I start off making?
The average pay for an EMT/Paramedic with less then a year of experience is around $11.00 an hour.
What are the Ranks in the EMS?
cfr - first responder emt b - basic emt cc - critical care emt p - paramedic
Where can I find a school that offers partial EMT or paramedic courses online?
I found something on the internet that may help you. If you don't like it, you can search on the internet yourself. Here's the link: http://www.trainingdivision.com/emt-training/emt-paramedic/
