how do I become a paramedic or emt?
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Check with the community colleges in your area.  Many offer EMT courses and some offer paramedic programs.  You usually have to be an EMT for a while before being considered for paramedic school.  Also, you can go to a local fire station and they should be able to point you in the right direction.
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It's a little different in all states but generally, it takes a First Aid Cert. a CPR Cert. and at least a 6 month apprenticeship. Some states require you to be a registered nurse which means you must qualified surgical ops support.
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You must go to college and get a degree, then apply for medical school.\n\nor\n\nGo to a nursing college.
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sorry i'm not in the field but have a couple friends who are. they are actually training for other things. one is training to be an emt and the other a cop. i assume the background of the classes they've taken helped them get the job.
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Without knowing exactly what it is you want to learn it's hard to answer your question. You can do a search on any subject that interests you or find someone online who is skilled in whatever subject you would like to learn. I have about 20 years experience in prehospital emergency care that I would be willing to share with anyone interested, I'm sure there are others with different skills who feel the same.
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take the gun safety courses from a certified trainer and the american redcross cpr for police its also got the defibulator course go to the local police supply shop for more info a security gaurd course may be out ther and also the police training courses are open to applicants you can pas and not apply to a city
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Try joining St.John ambulance first. Thay will train you in first aid, and you will find out if you like dealing with emergencies. It will also give your CV an edge. You need to apply to your local nhs ambulance trust, and you need to be 21 or over and have a clean driving licence and 5 or more GCSE's (grade C or better) to apply to be an ambulance technician.\n\nWhen you have been a technician for a year, you can apply to train as a paramedic.
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Absolutely... go to your state's website for more info on EMT courses, but you will definitely need to take the classes all over again and then take the certification exam...
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well you'll need a nursing degree.  here's req. for that:  http://www.jewell.edu/william_jewell/gen/william_and_jewell_generated_pages/Nursing_Requirements_p283.html\n\nyou can't just walk in off the streets as it were.  LPN is the quickest way in. RN is better.  by the way i do know what i'm talking about, i put an old love through college and nursing program.  ER is hell and doesn't pay enough, btw.
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how to become a mechanical engineer
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two years for an associates degree or four for a bachelors degree, plus depending on the pre-requisites the school requires. There may also be a transition program if you already have an LVN or Paramedic license to go into the RN, that one takes less time.
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EMTs are Emergency Medical Technicians. They provide emergency care to sick and injured people in a pre-hospital environment. They work for private ambulance services, as county employees, on fire departments, and in hospitals. Youcan work on a voluntary basis or as a paid professional. It all depends on you and what you choose.\n\nWhen it comes to the education aspect of it, it varies. There are levels of EMT classification. Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic. Basic class usually take around 6-9 months. Intermediate is about the same, however you will be building on skills you already have at the Basic level. Paramedic class takes between 1-2 years. 2 years if you want an Associates Degree. \n\nAs an EMT you will be certified at the state level which will be handled through the school where you take the class. Then you need to be nationally registered. This is the big test. You pay out of pocket for this one and it is non-refundable (100 bucks I think). Its tough but if you made it through the classes without alot of trouble then you'll be fine. If you don't pass the first time you can take it up to 3 times in a year I believe. check out the website www.NREMT.org.\n\nI have been an EMT for 3 years and it is very rewarding. I hope you choose to go for it. Its hard work but worth ALL the effort. Good luck!
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Why is it not an option. Be come a police officer and become a vol. fireman & paramedic. And god bless you for having such high standars..
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The best advice I can give you is to find a volunteer fire department that is willing to take you on without any experience.  Then as you work in the field try to locate a paid fire department that will put you through a state or local fire academy.  Work out as much as possible as its a fairly difficult job, both physically and mentally.
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Go to fire school, don't know where you are but in Texas A&M has an excellent fire school. Take an EVOC ( Emergency Vehicle Operations ) In all emergency services education is the answer, firemen, EMS and Police. I am a retired paramedic and after 20 years of work and teaching in that field I have found most accidents and injury come from unfamilarity with protocol and equipment.
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Look up a college you'd be able attend, \nyou'd need CPR for the healthcare professional first, and then EMT-Basic, those will get you there.\nAlso you could look up your local fire department, ask if they dispatch ambulances, if they do, askl if they are looking for EMT's. \nChances are good they will send you to school for EMT, so you can work for them.\nDon't be intimidated about asking them any questions you have, it will pay off.\nGood luck getting there, I enjoy working as an EMT, I hope you do too!
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Depending on your local EMS, but most states require you to be 18. You don't need a high school diploma but you will have a hard time getting hired besides the interfacility companys. You can take the EMT course you just can't be certified by your state. Don't be discouraged, being an EMT is a great stepping stone to any career. It shows responsibility, ability to handle stress, dependability, and maturity to be able to handle emergency situations.