EMT cert equivalent to CNA?

[wildmed]

In CO, the HCA ( health one) hospitals are starting to higher EMT-bs as floor PCT's, not sure how they figure that EMT's are really going to fit well into the normal CNA role.

 

[sirkhctiw]

I'm trying to get a job as an ER tech in Washington state and I've seen a few job openings that say "CNA level-A required" so being that I have my EMT-B cert. can I apply for this job or do I really need to get my CNA?

I just did my second interview for and ER Tech position here in MS. I'm in medic school but I'm only and EMT-B at the moment. The job posting said specifically that you could be an EMT-B or CNA to apply though.

 

[WVEmt]

im not sure how it is where i live now, but i know in arizona they require either cna or emt. most places it helped a lot to have both. i actually think working as a cna before i became an emt has helped me a lot in the field.