Answer:Yes, FDNY EMTs can be promoted to paramedic once they receive their paramedic and REMAC certification. When the Department has vacancies, requests for promotion are reviewed and qualified candidates are promoted. This happens several times each year. See similar questions...

The two biggest differences are the amount of training they undergo to be certified and the skills that they can perform. EMT's typically undergo just over 100 hours of classroom and hands-on training before being allowed to take the National Registry exam. EMT's are trained to perform basic-life-support (BLS) skills such as bleeding control, defibrillation using an AED, rescue breathing, fracture and spinal immobilzation, CPR and other immediate, life-saving measures. See similar questions...

The Loyola Paramedic Program is offered in conjunction with the Division of Emergency Medical Services, Department of Surgery. Please call (708) 327-2547 or visit our web site at http://www.luhs.org/depts/ems for more information. See similar questions...

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) are the backbone of emergency medical services. These individuals are trained in basic first aid maneuvers such as CPR, bleeding control, childbirth and airway management. EMT's receive several hundred hours of training. Paramedics receive over a thousand hours of training and are capable of performing many life saving procedures. See similar questions...

Answer: If you want to be appointed to the LFD you must be at least certified to the NYS Department of Health EMT-Basic Level. In Niagara County, the primary EMS course sponsors offering EMT certification courses are Niagara County Community College and Niagara University. There are sponsors in adjacent counties as well. Niagara County Community College offers all levels of certification up to and including Paramedic. See similar questions...

No, if you want to keep your EMT certification, you may. A Florida certified paramedic may use his/her paramedic certificate, provided that it is current and in good standing, to satisfy the professional education requirements for certification as an EMT. You must indicate your current paramedic certificate number for us to verify your certification and standing. See similar questions...

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are highly trained individuals (eighteen years of age or older) capable of responding to a wide assortment of medical, traumatic, or psychological emergencies. They are trained as Basic Life Support providers in techniques of first aid, bleeding control, airway management, CPR, childbirth, psychological emergencies, oxygen therapy, and may administer some basic medications (such as oxygen, glucose, Albuterol, Epinephrine, and Aspirin. See similar questions...

Education and skills development are required. Before starting the learning process, anyone who's interested in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician must be at least 18 years old; have graduated from high school or attained a GED; scored at least 10 on the TABE reading test administered at community colleges or 16 on the ACT; and have a Valid Healthcare Provider CPR Card. Then a person must study and learn both knowledge and skills to become an EMT, the basic level. See similar questions...

The difference between an EMT-Basic and an EMT- Paramedic is the level of training and skills required. The Paramedic trains longer to develop more advanced skills and knowledge of medications. See similar questions...

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Answer: If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply for a position as an FDNY paramedic or EMT by calling (718) 999-2169/2179 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. To learn more about the application process, click here. See similar questions...

Answer: Yes, paramedics and EMTs can take a promotional exam to become a New York City firefighter. FDNY EMS members on the promotion to firefighter list are called before the general open-competitive list. See similar questions...

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Both Broward Community College and Miami Dade Community College offer these courses. Check with both colleges to find the best schedule, location and class availability to suit your needs. See similar questions...

Answer: EMT's may request to be considered for a Paramedic Upgrade by submitting copies of their REMAC & Paramedic certification and following the procedures listed in the EMS Command Operating Guide. When we have vacancies we review the requests and qualified staff are promoted. There are no times frames on this process. See similar questions...

Answer: The Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC) is a committee comprised of physicians and paramedics who establish the scope of practice for paramedics. This standard varies from region to region for the quantitative, clinical and didactic components of practice, and the REMAC Committee ensures that all paramedics in New York City operate under the same protocols. See similar questions...

While many squads do require you to be a certified EMT before riding on the ambulance, the Minute Men instead use this time for on-the-job training. As soon as your application is accepted and you are assigned a shift you will begin riding on the ambulance, responding to 911 calls. At first you will observe, but gradually you will be trained and allowed to perform helping tasks. This real-world experience will help you when you take your EMT class. See similar questions...