does anyone know?

Question

does anyone know what the steps are to become a paramedic
i am 12 and in 7th grade

Answer 1

I know the first step is you have to be 18 then some schooling for the training. Most high schools offer medical training take that class it will help.

Answer 2

Not really, I think its a 6 month or 1 year program after High School. I think its easier than becoming a nurse. Pays way less too.

Answer 3

Well they have courses and classes you could take in your local area, but you have to be over 18 with a valid drivers license.

Answer 4

The first thing I want to do is say I admire your choice of professions. You might want to start off by getting a red cross certification.

Answer 5

you have to keep a clean legal record, and be in excellent physical shape. Contact the Fire Department in your town and see if you can get familiar with the crew.. Hang out with them. They see interest they are likely to mentor you.

Answer 6

There are great disparities from nation to nation and within the U.S. as to what educational level and skills are required of Paramedics. The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, a private certifying body, has attempted to standardize a method of registering EMTs and paramedics (based on the US Department of Transportation's national standard curriculum) for Paramedics in the US, but this has not been fully accepted by all states and even many who have continue to modify slightly the practices allowed to be performed by Paramedics.

Paramedic education programs can last as little as 8 months or as long as 4 years. The national average of curriculum time is 2 years, often taught through a community college, and often at the associate degree level. Some universities now offer four-year degrees in emergency medical services, but as a relatively young industry, professional standards and education levels are still evolving. Regardless of educational path, the paramedic student must meet the same state requirements (course hours) to be eligible to take the certification exams, and as well as, if required by their state, the National Registry exams. In addition, most locales require paramedics to attend an ongoing schedule of refresher courses in order to maintain their license and/or certification.

Paramedics are educated to evaluate and manage the acute stages of nearly all medical conditions. Special emphasis is placed on recognizing and treating potentially life- treatening conditions such as myocardial infarction (heart attack), stroke, breathing problems, overdoses, traumatic injuries, and childbirth.

Specifically, paramedics are educated in airway management, such as intubation, including pharmacologically assisted intubation and increasingly in rapid sequence induction, advanced cardiac life support, including cardiac monitoring, 12-lead electrocardiograms, synchronized cardioversion and transcutaneous (through the skin) pacing; pediatric advanced life support, intravenous cannulation, intraosseus cannulation, needle chest decompression, needle cricothyroidotomy, and the administration of a wide range of medications such as morphine sulfate, benzodiazepines such as lorazepam, opioids and dextrose. In addition to certification (both state and National registry), most paramedics are required to be certified in PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or PPC (Pediatric Prehospital care) or PEPP (Pediatric Emergencies for the Prehospital Provider), PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support), BTLS (Basic Traum Life Support), and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). All require additional education and certification from organizations such as the American Heart Association.

Hope it helps.

Answer 7

You have to go to EMTschool once you graduate high school. You can take those classes at junior college if you wanted to.

Answer 8

you will take a class. volunteer at your local ambulance/fire company and when your old enough they will send you to a class. also you will get a feel for the work you will be doing and helping your community. win win

Answer 9

hi, no i don't but you could go and seek out a paramedic at your local firestation or hospital. I'm sure they would be glad to share with you. good choice!

Answer 10

just don't screw around with friends, not saying dump your friends but don't do stupid things. Your barely in your first step