I am in training to be an EMT. Can some one please explain to me what some of the differences of the titles? (EMT-1, EMT-2/3, EMT-B EMT-Paramedic) and what they can or can't do? Thanks for your help. (Sorry that was hard to write)
Thanks for your help! I live in Thousand Oaks CAWhere are you from?
Hey and welcome to EMTLife!
Where are you from? Currently the only levels recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is EMT-Basic (EMT- B, EMT-Intermediate/Specialist (EMT-I) and EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P). You can think of them as an Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degree in EMTing.Their scope of practice varies depending on the county/state, but here is a cool chart that gives a basic description of what each can do.
- EMT-Basics have about 110 hours of training
- EMT-Intermediates have about 200-400 hours of training
- Paramedics have 1,000 or more hours of training
I hope that helps!
Thanks for your help! I live in Thousand Oaks CA
Ah, that explains it.
This stupid state just HAS to be different.
In California, it's like this
EMT-I (EMT-B/Basic)
EMT-II (EMT-I/Intermediate)
EMT-P (EMT-P/Paramedic)
And that's all there is to it.
Ah, that explains it.
This stupid state just HAS to be different.
In California, it's like this
EMT-I (EMT-B/Basic)
EMT-II (EMT-I/Intermediate)
EMT-P (EMT-P/Paramedic)
And that's all there is to it.
Don't even get me started...
Here's a link to the various levels in WA state - yes, there are 8 different levels.
http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/emstrauma/initcert.htm