Things to Know About Taking EMT and CPR Training?

Answer 1

Millions of people should know how to do CPR. CPR training classes don't cost much to take, and they offer the benefit of possibly being able to save someone's life. A CPR instructor may charge $20 or slightly more for you to take the course; however, you may be able to enroll in the class for free if your place of employment offers it. There aren't generally any textbooks required to study when you enroll in the CPR class. The best thing about the class is that it usually only takes a few hours to complete. If you do not know where you can take the class at, you may want to try contacting your local health department. They should be able to advise you of the locations the class is offered at.

If you are interested in getting into the EMT or first responder employment or volunteer field, you will want to enroll in an EMT class. You definitely will need to devote several weeks of your time for training purposes if you enroll in such a class. You typically cannot become an EMT without several weeks of education and training. Be prepared to take a final exam in order to become a licensed or certified EMT as well. Enrolling in an EMT course may run you $500 or more, but an individual can usually gain employment at a hospital as an EMT or first responder after they pass the final exam. You may be required to buy some EMT training textbooks prior to the first day of training class. The instructor of the EMT class will most likely be able to tell you what textbooks you will need in order to attend the class. As with CPR classes, it is best to call your local health department in order to find out where EMT classes are offered at and what days the classes will take place on. There is a good chance that EMT classes are offered somewhere in the vicinity of where you live.