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Jacob
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What is the education needed for being a paramedic?
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Sachin Hegde
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The first of the training requirements to be a paramedic is to get certified as an EMT-B, which is the first and most basic level of EMT training. The EMT-B training is available through many community colleges and other institutions. It usually takes about six months to complete the 120 to 150 hours of training. After that, you take a state certification test.
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Joseph Tomczak
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Jacob,
Your first order of business should be to locate a training center near you and investigate taking an EMT course. This is the most basic level to start at in the industry. I would recommend working as an EMT before moving on to Paramedic class. This will give you some experience and get you comfortable operating in an ambulance. It will also let you know if you want to stay in this industry before taking on the commitment of Paramedic class which is much more intensive.
I would also warn you that the job isn’t at all like it is portrayed in TV and movies. The critical calls you see on TV are often few and far between. You will find yourself doing minor emergency calls and wondering why people have called you to what you will inevitably perceive as unnecessary. This job is not all glitz and glamor. You will find yourself part social worker and problem solver. I think this is part of the job that is not shown during recruitment and most people don’t understand it. I hope this helps and I’d be willing to answer any additional questions you may have.
Your first order of business should be to locate a training center near you and investigate taking an EMT course. This is the most basic level to start at in the industry. I would recommend working as an EMT before moving on to Paramedic class. This will give you some experience and get you comfortable operating in an ambulance. It will also let you know if you want to stay in this industry before taking on the commitment of Paramedic class which is much more intensive.
I would also warn you that the job isn’t at all like it is portrayed in TV and movies. The critical calls you see on TV are often few and far between. You will find yourself doing minor emergency calls and wondering why people have called you to what you will inevitably perceive as unnecessary. This job is not all glitz and glamor. You will find yourself part social worker and problem solver. I think this is part of the job that is not shown during recruitment and most people don’t understand it. I hope this helps and I’d be willing to answer any additional questions you may have.