- Students must have graduated from high school.connoisseur admiring your advertisement image by Peter Baxter from Fotolia.com
To be a paramedic a person must first have a high school diploma. High school can also provide excellent educational training to prepare a future paramedic. During high school students can take courses in biology and anatomy and become CPR certified. CPR certification can also allow the student to take an accelerated emergency medical technician course at many schools. - It is necessary to be EMT certified before becoming a paramedic.ambulance sign image by Jeffrey Zalesny from Fotolia.com
To become a paramedic you first must become an EMT. During your educational EMT training, you'll learn the basic skills necessary to take care of patients as you transport them to a medical facility. These skills include airway, bleeding and shock management, basic childbirth skills and how to apply bandages and mobilize the patient properly. Depending on the state you're in, the number of hours of instruction will vary. According to the United States Department of Labor Statistics the training hours are generally between 30 and 350. - Students can receive an Associate's Degree while completing their paramedic skills training.graduation image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com
During paramedic educational training students receive advanced coursework in physiology and anatomy. At schools such as the University of South Alabama students take classes in pharmacology, cardiology and advanced emergency care. Many schools also offer an Associate's Degree with completion of the paramedic course. Classes are generally between 15 months and five semesters. During paramedic training students are placed in on-the-job training in hospitals, emergency rooms and ambulances. - To be a paramedic students must continually be taking educational courses.laptop image by Du...?an Zidar from Fotolia.com
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics in almost every state paramedics have to renew their licenses every few years and take continuing education courses. For example, in California, every two years paramedics must complete 48 hours of continuing education. Many fire departments, medical centers, colleges and even online centers provide continuing education courses. These courses can cover everything from pregnancy complications to Alzheimer's Disease to influenza. - Pay for paramedics varies by state.stack of cash image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
Carefully choose what state you will get your educational training in to become a paramedic since each state has different licensure requirements. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for paramedics in each state vary widely. As of May 2009 Tacoma, Washington was one of the highest-paying areas with an average salary of a little more than $71,000; whereas, Johnstown, Pennsylvania's was around $21,000. If salary is an important factor in your career choice, get your education and subsequent license in a state that pays an amount you are satisfied with.
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