Then if they are supposedly that "famous" which does not impress me; then take a first aid course. EMT courses are designed to educate those interested in working in EMS. Not interested "working on a meat wagon" then he needs to take a different course. This is what the whole course is designed for.
I am sure there maybe someone that will attempt to "sell" themselves out to train your so called friend. Unfortunately, one of the poor values of EMS is that we don't place our profession high enough to ensure quality standards of entrance admissions. But it won't matter. Your friend has a little problem it is called the law. Each state mandates certification and license criteria also. If they do not want to proceed to go through that level then take a first aid course. I am sure one can be privately obtained. Also being so rich might do nothing but open the door for increased risk for litigation. The reason most EMT's are not personally sued is they know there is no wealth.. Yet, on the other hand if there is money they can and yes, will sue on a personal basis.
I find it ironic being a close friend and labeling yourself as a Fire Medic, why didn't you consider doing it yourself? As well, there is much difference in building an educational level from the EMT level to Paramedic than entering at the first phase.
Like I described, I am leery of such education but unfortunately someone will do it. I much rather have real educators develop a program and curriculum than those that produce such fly by night programs to be trained in. Also the program I am discussing has strict admission requirements, such as previous field experience and collegiate level prerequisites. One year (8 hrs) of A & P, Microbiology, College Algebra, Chemistry and experience references are required before being accepted into the program.
For me, I personally could care less if your friend was a king, game show host or a bum on the street. Stardom and "celebrity" stardom does not impress me or change the outcome when dealing with someones life and the EMS profession. When I teach, my concern is how well they will provide patient care and nothing else. David Lee Roth and many others of personality/celebrity fame took the time to enter and finish EMT courses, even clinical time. It's called doing it right.
If your friend really wants to project his humanitarian side then either donate their image, fame, or even money to sponsor EMS services or promotion of EMS. This would greatly project a well needed area and reach much more than having taken a course that means nothing if one does not use or practice what they learned.
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