EMS stands for Emergency Medical Services.
EMT stands for Emergency Medical Technician.
Basic EMTs are entry-level patient care providers who generally receive 190 hours of training, while paramedics are advanced providers of emergency medical care who receive approximately 1200 hours of education and training. Most states do not allow EMTs to give injections or start intravenous lifelines. Paramedics can give injections as well as use advanced airway management devices to support breathing; and depending on the state, they are commonly trained to use 30-40 medications. EMTs can use oxygen, glucose, asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors.
Paramedic: A high school diploma or GED, a current EMT-B Certification or Licensure, and completion of a math and English entrance exam are required.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, career opportunities for EMTs and paramedics are expected to grow by 23% through 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. Most EMTs and paramedics work full time as they respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.
The median annual wage for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics was $31,020 in May 2012.
Yes, NMETC offers online training for both EMTs and paramedics. To find out more information, click here.
It takes approximately 4 months to complete the EMT Training program.
It takes approximately 16 to 18 months to complete this program depending on start dates as well as the method of instruction.
NMETC graduates are highly successful at passing the NREMT exams at all levels. Please contact us for exact up to date first time pass rates for NREMT certification rates.
The reasons for becoming an EMT or paramedic are as varied as the people who enter this field. Some become EMTs to learn the skills to help their families and neighborhoods in the event of a disaster. Some use their EMT and paramedic education as stepping stones to other careers in medicine and emergency medical services. Some do it just because they want to help people. Whatever your reasons, know that these are dynamic, challenging and demanding professions. They require passion, dedication and the ability to care for patients with compassion. Being an EMT or paramedic is not for everyone, but for those who answer the call, it can be a lifelong passion.
The program proved to be an answer to my prayers. From day one, it was an environment of learning, an environment of complimenting us on our strengths, and providing the means for us to improve upon our weaknesses.
Without your program, there is no way I could have achieved this milestone while still working full time.
NMETC's class is not decent, it’s exceptional! Without the flexibility of the online program, there was no way I could have reached my dream of becoming a paramedic.