Paramedic Schools Teach Emergency Medicine

Are you interested in the exciting field of Emergency Medicine? Imagine yourself administering and monitoring emergency services at an accident scene, working with doctors over the radio, and relaying information to hospitals while transporting patients in medical emergency vehicles. Paramedic Schools (EMT Schools) can teach you the skills you need to become an emergency professional.

Generally, 911 operators initiate the dispatch of EMT teams to emergency sites. EMT teams and Paramedics arrive at designated scenes and attend to victim needs at the scene with skills learned in Paramedic Schools.

Programs of study combine classroom and emergency and ambulance experience. All students progress sequentially through EMT levels 1-4, with level 4 providing the most advanced coursework and training. Paramedic Schools teach all Paramedics and EMTs basic life support and general healthcare, pediatric life support, CPR and first aid, defensive driving, and measures taken to prevent the spread of diseases and vulnerability to violent or mentally unstable patients. However, EMT-4s / Paramedics receive additional training in cardiology, pharmacology, and management of EMT systems.

Paramedics / EMT-4s are prepared to deliver more advance emergency care by making preliminary diagnoses, administering fluids and drugs intravenously, applying manual defibrillators, and inserting emergency orotracheal equipment.

Regulations and specific training to be provided by Paramedic Schools to future EMTs and Paramedics are determined by state legislators. All states require Paramedic certification and continuing education throughout Paramedic careers.

Students completing programs of study in Paramedic Schools will find employment in fire and police departments, hospitals, and private ambulance services. Hours can be very irregular, but most Paramedics report finding their jobs challenging, interesting, and exciting. Salaries for Paramedics vary depending on geographic location, level of training, and organization. Entry-level incomes generally begin around $25,000.

If you are interested in learning more about Paramedic Schools and Emergency Medical Technician programs, please search our site for more information and resources.

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