<p>I just finished high school and am looking into obtaining an EMT Certification. Can anyone outline the process such as training that I would have to go through in order to obtain the certification.
Thanks</p>
<p>Google "EMT training" and find 1,270,000 results.</p>
<p>result #1 <a href="http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/faqs/emt.php%5B/url%5D">http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/faqs/emt.php</a></p>
<p>There are three levels, EMT-B, EMT-I, and EMT-P. I'm thinking about taking an EMT-B class in college (only requires several hundred hours of instruction/field work and can be completed in a term or several week "boot camp") while the intermediate is somewhere in between. The paramedics need thousands, including extensive field work (about 6 months) and, from my research is not a good idea to attempt while in college on the premed track. On the other hand, I'm having difficulty finding meaningful potential employment with only a Basic certification. If anyone else has done EMS work before med school, I'd appreciate your help!</p>
<p>Hi,
My S completed EMT-B certification during his Junior HS year. It took 130 hours of combined instructions and practical exp. Classes were every Tuesday and Thursday 7 pm to 10 pm. After completing all the instructions, he had to complete 2 days at a local hospital in EMS toward the certification. During the certification period, you can request your town's EMS to allow you to ride the ambulence as an observer one evening/week. </p>
<p>After getting the certification, during his Senior year HS, he rode the town's EMS ambulence every Friday from 7 pm to 11 pm.</p>
<p>He plans to continue EMT service one evening/week through TCNJ where he was accepted in a 7 yr Bach/MD program.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info brahms0788 and Pharmagal. I've looked into some Community colleges that offer the EMT B certification class. However all of them require one to be 18 yrs of age. How was ur son able to finish it during HS. Also is there anyway in which we can do the course online? Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>Hi again,</p>
<p>My S trained in NJ. May be the age limits are different in different states.</p>
<p>I do recall though that even in NJ, during the Summer, they offer a course which is pretty intensive (130 hours in 4 weeks I think). Thus, one can get the license in the Summer if you wish.</p>
<p>Are you turning 18 before Summer 07? If yes, you could take this intensive course in the Summer and get the EMT license.</p>
<p>Which state are you located in?</p>
<p>Hi again,</p>
<p>I PM'ed you a link. Call them and ask for organizations similar to them in your home state.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Pharmagal, do you know how old you have to be to become an EMT in New Jersey? And does anyone know if you have an out of state EMT license, can you use it to be an EMT in state?</p>
<p>some states have what you call reciprocity. Some states accept a nationally registered EMT, which you can obtain by taking an additional written test. You have to check with each state's Department of Health to make sure. Keep in mind if you obtain reciprocity, the state may only grant you a limited cert. For example, I am certified in new york both with NYS protocols and NYC specific protocols (both require different training). Virginia recognizes NYS EMT-B but only for 1 year or until your NYS cert expires, whichever is sooner. </p>
<p>Best idea is to check with the DOH of the state you are interested in.</p>
<p>also, I have been involved in EMS for 5 years and an EMT for 2. If anyone is interested in the process I would be more than happy to help you. Just send me a PM</p>
<p>Hi Justin,</p>
<p>My S was over 16 when he began his training and had just turned 17 at the time of getting his EMT license.</p>
<p>Regarding being able to transfer the license across States, I haven't researched this topic yet. </p>
<p>I suspect that most states would allow you to build on your basic EMT-B license with some additional CMEs. The CME hours required might vary from State to State and as Doogie mentioned above, you might have to check with each State's Dept of Health.</p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>
<p>also check the ages, many states require you to be 18 before you can take your EMT cert test</p>