Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Today, clients and patients demand higher levels of care. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, EMTs and paramedics who have advanced education and certifications will enjoy the most favorable job prospects.

Preparing our graduates to pass their certification tests is a major part of the curriculum. Your level of certification will play a major role in what you can do and therefore definitely plays a major role in your career.

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certifies emergency medical service providers at five levels:

1. First responder
2. EMT Basic – Care for patients at the scene of an accident and while transporting patients by ambulance to the hospital under medical direction.
3. EMT Intermediate/85 – More advanced training
4. EMT Intermediate/99 – More advanced training
5. Paramedic – Provide the most extensive pre-hospital care which may include administering drugs orally and intravenously, interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs), performing endotracheal intubations, and using monitors and other complex equipment.

Earning your certifications proves that you have the knowledge, skills and discipline needed to succeed and advance in this vital career field.

Visit the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians website for more information.

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