That depends where in the world you live. If you live USA the best way to find out is to contact you states department of health or professional regulations. In Illinois it requires you to first become a certified EMT-B. THen you have to get into Paramedic school which will last antwhere from 10 months to 24 months. During which time you will spend time outside the classroom on an ambulance practicing skills you learn in class. You will also be required to spend hours in various departments in the hospital doing the same. I hope this if nothing else partially answers your question.
Although there is a National Registry with its own guidelines. Each state will have its own guidelines as to the scope of practice for each level of Emergency Medical Care.Generally a Basic EMT course with clinical rotations and a state exam followed by a board before the medical director is required to get the ball rolling. In NC we also have an EMT Intermediate certification which requires more study and responsibility. This is the step before the Paramedic level. All levels require a class, clinicals, state exam, oral boards,continuing education.
To be a paramedic, no matter what state, you need to go to school to be an EMT-Basic first, and then, once you passed and your licensed, you can go to school to be a paramedic. Most EMT-B courses take anywhere from a month to a semester. A paramedic course takes anywhere from 8 months to a full year. Besides the classroom hours you also need to complete 500 clinical hours as well, which means working in both a hospital and an EMS agency of some sort without pay. It's incredibly intense and difficult, but it's the best job ever.
There are three options to become a registered nurse as follows.
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what gcse do i need to become a paramedic
A paramedic certification is a certification that allows you to become a paramedic.
The first step to becoming a paramedic is to receive a high school diploma or GED. CPR Training, EMT Basic Training, and specific paramedic training are required. After all elements have been completed, a EMT certification must be obtained by taking a test.
18 years old by the time you sit for the National Registry test, after you complete training. Most training programs and schools will require you to be 18 when the course begins. Remember however, that you are required to obtain your EMT-Basic cert. before you can become an EMT-Paramedic.
A high school diploma is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic.
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You can find reliable information about gaining your paramedic license on the medical university websites. Many of the online universities offer paramedic training programs.
It depends from state to state, but most requires you to work a full year as an EMT Basic before you can become an EMT Paramedic. You need to take the EMT Paramedic training and certification.
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Yes. Get GED & then become an EMT. After 2000 hrs as an emt you can qualify for paramedic.
In order to become a certified paramedic in New York and EMT certification is first required. Many colleges in the state of New York offer EMT/Paramedic programs. There are also other requirements besides taking the courses in order to qualify. A complete list can be found at the New York Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Services.
No, a nurse is a nurse, a paramedic is a paramedic. A paramedic must have a high school diploma and is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program first. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. A registered nurse typically must have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing.No, a nurse is a nurse, a paramedic is a paramedic. A paramedic must have a high school diploma and is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program first. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. A registered nurse typically must have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing.No, a nurse is a nurse, a paramedic is a paramedic. A paramedic must have a high school diploma and is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program first. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. A registered nurse typically must have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing.No, a nurse is a nurse, a paramedic is a paramedic. A paramedic must have a high school diploma and is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program first. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. A registered nurse typically must have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing.No, a nurse is a nurse, a paramedic is a paramedic. A paramedic must have a high school diploma and is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program first. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. A registered nurse typically must have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing.No, a nurse is a nurse, a paramedic is a paramedic. A paramedic must have a high school diploma and is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program first. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. A registered nurse typically must have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing.