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| *Ostroff, Fair and Company>>>Health Care |
Any certified EMT's out there? |
What classes did you have to take to get certified? (It's the same in all states right?) I was under the impression I had to take Health Science 2, which is EMT 1. PLUS like Phlebotomy, and some others. But when I met with my college counselor he seemed kinda "out there" and told me I only have to take Health Science 2 and CPR and that's it! Education & Training Formal training is necessary to become an EMT. Although requirements vary from school to school, applicants to EMT training courses must generally be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or the equivalent, a driver's license, and a first aid certificate. EMT-Basic training, also known as EMT-1, provides the first level of skills required to work in the emergency medical system. EMT-Basic requires the student to complete a program that includes between 110 and 160 hours of classroom work, depending on the state. A hospital emergency room internship must also be completed. Graduates of approved EMT basic training programs must take a written and practical exam administered by the state certifying agency or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). When they pass this exam, they earn the title of Registered EMT-Basic. EMT-Intermediate training requirements vary from state to state. Training commonly includes 35 to 55 hours of additional classroom instruction, beyond EMT-Basic coursework, and covers patient assessment, as well as the use of advanced airway devices and administering intravenous fluids. Those who want to become EMT-Paramedics can take a paramedic technology program at college, which usually lasts up to 2 years. Graduates of these programs earn an associate degree in applied science. After completing the degree, graduates can take the state or NREMT exam and become certified as an EMT-Paramedic. Training is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and is offered by police, fire, and health departments, in hospitals, and in colleges Other Suggested Qualifications In addition to being emotionally stable, paramedics should be agile and have good dexterity and physical coordination. They should also be able to lift and carry heavy loads. Good eyesight is important. However, they are allowed to wear glasses or contact lenses. It鈥檚 also important for them to have accurate color vision. Training in the Armed Forces as a medic is good preparation. First aid and CPR classes are also helpful. Refresher courses and continuing education are available for EMTs at all levels. **If you think you鈥檙e interested in getting into the emergency medical services, first I鈥檇 suggest that you volunteer in an emergency room to see if you enjoy the medical side. Secondly, ask an ambulance company if you can do a ride-along in the ambulance to see what actually goes on. And lastly, apply for an EMT-B course at a local community college or hospital. You have to take an EMT course lasting 110 hours plus 10 hours clinicals then take the state registration exam. I've never heard any one having to take phlebotomy (Since when do we take blood samples? We generally try to keep the blood *inside* our patients. ;) You might have been hearing about paramedics, who have to take all kinds of wacky classes like medical terminology and what not. It depends on what state you are getting certified in and what level you want to be on. EMT-B, EMT-I, and EMT-P. As for Seattle Slacker I sure as hell hope that he is not an EMT because if he is he should know that blood is to be drawn on all patients that you are to push D50 on. |
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