3 Questions:
1. If you complete EMT courses at a college are you granted an "EMT" certification?
2. How hard are EMT classes?
3. Are they worth the time and work?
2006-12-19 07:10:27 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
1. You must graduate from a DOT accredited EMT program before you can practice as an EMT. Most States have a licensing procedure that you must go through after you graduate. Your program director should take you through this process before you graduate, though.
2. They are only as hard as you make them. If you have an interest in the subject, then you should do well.
3. They are only worth the time and effort if it is something that you want to do in your life.
2006-12-19 07:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by Brandon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now this all depends on the state you live at. No, just because you've completed a class, doesn't make you an EMT. You have to do the written and practical tests, at a state level. This may also involve the National Registry of EMTs. After you pass those tests, then you'll be an EMT. The EMT class isn't hard, but you will have to read your books, pay attention in class, participate in your class (for the practical tests), and make sure if you don't understand something, you ask questions. If you have a bad back, or in poor health, then it doesn't do any good for you to do the training and certification process. As far as if you think it's worth it, that would depend on your personal preferences. You'll either be with a fire department, ambulance company, or even police....something in the emergency response community. I've been doing it for over 25 years, and it's been good to me. Best of luck to you
2006-12-19 07:20:51 · answer #2 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. No you have to pass the National Registry test, and if the state has one you have to pass that too. Then you will be certified as an EMT. there are three levels however EMT-B (10 credit hours and fairly easy) EMT-I (only requires two more classes for this certification) EMT P (paramedic, basically you have to go to school for a long *** time to get this, its basically an associates degree, its like 60-70 credits i think but the pay is better)
2. they arent too bad, depends on how smart you are, your experaince, and prior education. study and you'll be fine.
3. Yes i believe you can be a critical care tech with an EMT, not sure which one but it doesnt take long to get either of them, pay isnt great, but it sure beats jobs that dont require a certification. you can also work in an ambulance, pay is hit and miss, dont expect any more than 40,000 a year. if you get even that you are lucky. paramedics are going to get the best jobs with the most pay. 40,000 is starting for them i think and it can be a lot of fun working in an ambulance. just depends on whether you can afford to get a degree in more advanced things that have better pay
2006-12-19 07:25:51 · answer #3 · answered by go away 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all and sundry would desire to learn CPR and the Heimlich maneuver, yet extra suitable than that's no longer mandatory. maximum states have what they call 'sturdy Samaritan' regulations so people can help out in emergency circumstances without worry of lawsuits.
2016-12-11 12:21:08 · answer #4 · answered by deibert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the military medic training, because in Tennessee, if you served as a Hospital corpman or a medic you may take the RN exam.
2006-12-19 07:47:04 · answer #5 · answered by cawillms 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋