EMT Basic school

[Bender]

Hello, I am currently a 18yr old college freshman and after taking a 10 week Wilderness First responder course I decided that I would like to further explore EMS as a career.

I do have a few questions, with the EMT Basic, Intermediate certification If you get certified in one state how hard is it to change certification to another state?

What should I look for in a Basic program? here is the one I am looking at attending next year.
Linnbenton (http://www.linnbenton.edu/index.cfm?objectid=3C584184-9F80-0D26-062EB2EB8FA13EAD&MajorsProgramsID=179)
Course List (http://www.linnbenton.edu/index.cfm?objectid=3C59D5BF-092C-6A3C-7000FE4A217C4080&DegCertID=82&LBDeptsID=30)

Does it look like a good program? Eventually I would like to go to paramedic school if I enjoy EMT.


I am sure there are questions like this posted all the time so Thank you very much for taking the time to help me with mine.

[JohnnyMedic]

Well, since the various states differ in EMS levels, some states having ranks such as EMT-Cardiac, Shock Trauma, etc. Reciprocity is something that should be evaluated on a state by state basis by reviewing that particular state's board of EMS web site and reading their reciprocity requirements. Sorry I could not be of more help. Good luck with your search.