EMT/Paramedic question!!! PLEASE HELP ME!! 5 STARS!!!! ******?

Question

Can somebody tell me some of the requirements, other than being 18, to become an EMT basic, or intermediate? Also, I need to know how long it will take to become one... yeah. So please help me out, I want to know what I'm getting into. Will give 5 stars!!!

PLEASE!

Answer 1

the EMT basic course is 1 semester---

the paramedic course can take 1-2 years

EMT is basci life skill--only some assistance withmeds--inhalers, epipen, O2

paramedics carry drugs/do IVs--at direction of a doctor in contact by phone

Answer 2

Check out the site Bluekittie gave you.  It will give you the information you're looking for.  Each state's requirements for EMT & Paramedic certification varies.

Answer 3

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos101.htm

This site will answer all of your questions.