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Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum and have a few questions about the EMT field. I am considering pursing a career as an emergency medical technician, but I am confused on what the different levels of EMT.
I have been reading about a few classes I can take at a technology center in my town, there are two of them I'm interested in. The first discusses teaching the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation and the other says it covers all standards listed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and prepares students to become Nationally Registered, and Oklahoma State Licensed, as an Advanced EMT, which is where I am confused. I don't really understand the difference between them, or the differences between the levels of various EMT. Is being nationally registered the same as being an EMT-P or would that require further education?
Any input would be appreciated and I thank everyone for taking the time to read my post.
Also, if anyone has a few websites I could read regarding the full extent of being an EMT and various applications of the career, I would be indebted to them.
I have been reading about a few classes I can take at a technology center in my town, there are two of them I'm interested in. The first discusses teaching the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation and the other says it covers all standards listed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and prepares students to become Nationally Registered, and Oklahoma State Licensed, as an Advanced EMT, which is where I am confused. I don't really understand the difference between them, or the differences between the levels of various EMT. Is being nationally registered the same as being an EMT-P or would that require further education?
Any input would be appreciated and I thank everyone for taking the time to read my post.
Also, if anyone has a few websites I could read regarding the full extent of being an EMT and various applications of the career, I would be indebted to them.