How do you become an EMT, or Paramedic and what is the difference?!
Question: How do you become an EMT, or Paramedic and what is the difference.?
Hey guys can you help me find good websites with information on this.? And if you are one or have been one how did you go about becoming one.? Thanks for the help!Health Question & Answer
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There are several different levels of EMT. There is basic, intermediate and paramedic. Becoming an EMT-B is pretty easy. The school lasts 2 to 3 months and is about half classroom and half practical (hospital and EMS). After you have become an EMT-B, you can go to either intermediate or medic school. There is not much of a difference in school between paramedic and intermediate, so if you have the option go paramedic. Medic school lasts about 18 months to 2 years depending on where you go. Most of that is classroom, but you will do about 2 months of clinical at the end. Medic school is challenging to say the least. Expect to spend most of your time studying. I would suggest doing some ride outs with your local fire department or EMS service to see if it's for you before investing the time and money. EMS has a very high burnout rate. It's a stressful job that most can't handle.Health Question & Answer