What subjects do you need to study to be a paramedic?

Answer 1

To become a paramedic one must typically take a basic emergency medical technician (EMT) class. Following the EMT class and passing the state or National Registry tests there are a number of classes required to complete the paramedic curriculum. These classes vary from state to state, but broadly there will be some type of advanced trauma, cardiology, pharmacology, and specialty care classes required. The specialty care class covers diverse topics such as OB/GYN, psychiatric emergencies, burn management, pediatrics and geriatrics.

In addition to the didactic curriculum there are clinical rotations for practical experience required. Clinical rotations will typically occur in the ambulance, the ER, Labor and delivery, ICU, burn center, geriatric facility, psychiatric facility and surgery.

Contact your state health department Emergency Medical Services division for a list of paramedic programs available in your area.

Answer 2

In order to ahieve a paramedic or an Emergency Health Assistant (similar to a paramedic but with much less qualificiations), the following subjects would be appropriate:

• Science (main subject in order to know about the Human Body)
• Biology
• A little bit of Chemistry

Answer 3

While the exact requirements to become a paramedic vary based on where you live, generally a high school diploma is required to enter a training program to become an EMT or paramedic. Training is offered at different tiers or levels: Basic- EMT, Intermediate- EMT , and EMT- Paramedic. Graduates of approved Basic EMT courses must pass a written and oral exam.

Answer 4

All you have to do is be an EMT for a certain number of hours-start there.