Paramedic
Paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings requiring quick reactions and competent care. Paramedics respond to emergency calls, perform medical services, and transport patients to medical facilities. The work can be physically strenuous and stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations.
Education
Required
Program
Length
Places of
Employment
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You must have high school diploma or high school equivalency; pass a criminal background check, complete an accredited training program, pass all licensure in the state and national for EMT and Paramedic.
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EMT Certified plus Paramedic Anatomy/Physiology 120 hours; Paramedic 1210 Hours Theory/Lab/Clinical.
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16 month program
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Flight Paramedic
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Ambulance Service
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Police Departments
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Fire Departments
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Rural Fire Departments
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City Governments
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Military Bases
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Industry Safety