How do you train to become a paramedic? (ambulance person)?

Answer 1

First you have to usually train to be a emergency medical technician which is governed by IHCD, with your local ambulance service, do 12 months as a student with a portfolio of evidence to complete and assessments, with a final assessment and your portfolio coming up to the correct standard. Then you can go on to train as a paramedic but it depends which service you work for on how you go about it.

Answer 2

To become a paramedic, first you have to become an EMT-B. EMT-B training is usually about 120 hours of cumulative training. After you become ant EMT-B, depending on what state you are in, you may become an EMT-I or Paramedic. You will likely take these classes at either a community college, or a specialized institution... it's just a matter of asking around. In Pennsylvania, no EMT-Intermediate certification is available, and is not part of the National registry of EMTs, meaning there is no reciprosity. Other states are part of this registry, allowing reciprocity in to other states. In any case, after you become an EMT-B, you must seek the sponsorship of an ambulance corrps, and you will likely be taking night classes and participate in clinical field experience. All in all, you will be down $1,000-$3,000 depending on the state, and it will likely take you about 8-12 months of training, if you shoot through it straight, though you might want to get some experience as an EMT-B first. The way I trained as an EMT-B involved me going to classes from 9-3:30 5 days a week over the summer for about 3 weeks, followed by a testing period. EMT-Bs get paid about $10/hr, and Paramedics about $20/hr, depending on the exact nature of their job. You usually recieve higher copensation for transports, with less money for strictly emergency calls. You may be asked to join a union, again depending on where you live, and there will likely be an apprendice period before your ambulance corps helps to pay for your training. It's a whole other ball of wax if you get trined through the army, however. Good luck, and forward me any questions you have.

Answer 3

Community college for your EMT class. Then work as an EMT for at least a year for the experience then go back to the college for their Paramedic program. They may have required classes to get into the paramedic program. Such as, EKG, anatomy and physiology etc. Also when working as an EMT, work with a company that responds to 911 or emergency calls, hospital to hospital wont help you much.

Answer 4

sounds such as you have have been given a great variety of school in front of you. examine with the standards for the state you reside in, sounds like countless state is a sprint distinctive. EMT-B, EMT-I, and EMT-P preparation is attainable extraordinarily much everywhere, and there are some online attempt attainable so which you would be able to prepare and ascertain if that's what you particularly need to do. Lot's of success.

Answer 5

In the UK check for vacancies with your local nhs trust. They will train you up and help you gain the qualifications you need. If you don't have the initial required qualifications then you could start as a driver ferrying patients to and from appointments and then work your way up through the ranks.

Answer 6

you need st john ambulance or lesser training and you need fairly good science marks etc in school. Taking a degree wont hurt.

Answer 7

if someone doesn't know what a paramedic is, then how would they know how you train to be one?

you take classes at a community college & study to be an EMT. you have to pass a test & have so many hours, etc.

Answer 8

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