Paramedic
Posted By: ej on 2009-03-04
In Reply to: I am interested in becoming a Paramedic. Is this the - mar
When I went to college (2 year community college), I do not believe there was any requirement other than high school diploma. I was working at a medical clinic at the time. First one has to take the EMT (Emergency medical technician) class. it is one semester, but I am not sure of the hours now. They increase every year, then do practicals on an ambulance, etc before you can sit for State examination. If you pass that, you are good to go. I would recommend taking National examination also and can work in most states. If you want to go on to paramedic classes, it is also one semester. When I took it, we had to rotate through the ER, OR, and observe an autopsy. I wasn't sure about that, but was not so bad. Then on to practical examination and then written State examination. It was pretty laid back when I went and our instructor was very good and helpful. If you want to do it - give it a try. I am sure there is a community college or regional college where you can get the classes. Good luck. It is a gratifying field, and also a service to the community. My grandson is an EMT now and works 24 hours on then 2 days off, etc. He is going to college full time as well. The pay is not great for EMT less than $9 per hours in this area where a big conglomerate bought out the hospital ambulance service. It may be more where you live. This is in Southern Missouri. I hope this helps with what you wished to know.
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