Training in The US

[UKEMT]

Sorry for asking a somewhat old question that has been probably been covered before.

What are the different levels of training in the US and also if anyones knows is someone from outside the US allowed to undertake the courses and the NREMT exams?

 

[VentMedic]

There are over 50 different EMS certs in the U.S. with each state doing its own thing. The training for Paramedic ranges from 500 hours to two years depending on what state you want to reside in. You can contact the NREMT about taking the test with your education.

Here is an overview of all 50 states and their contact info.
http://www.emsresponder.com/survey/

 

[Crimson Ghost]

There are over 50 different EMS certs in the U.S. with each state doing its own thing. The training for Paramedic ranges from 500 hours to two years depending on what state you want to reside in. You can contact the NREMT about taking the test with your education.

Here is an overview of all 50 states and their contact info.
http://www.emsresponder.com/survey/

Those taught in the DOT EMT-Basic course updated in 1994. However, although this level is certified in Georgia and taught in the technical colleges, this level is not certified to work on a transport ambulance at the current time. They're not allowed to drive ambulance, is that what it means?

 

[Scott33]

What are the different levels of training in the US and also if anyones knows is someone from outside the US allowed to undertake the courses and the NREMT exams?

You may be allowed to sit on the courses and take the exams on a student visa, but you won't be able to use that qualification in the US for work, due to the restrictions in immigration. EMS qualifications are not recognized by the USCIS as a qualification worthy of a work permit.

Immigration restrictions remain the main stumbling block (more of a brick wall actually) for UK bods working in EMS in the States.

 

[EMTinNEPA]

EMS qualifications are not recognized by the USCIS as a qualification worthy of a work permit.

Yes, because after all, being volunteer ambulance drivers for the fire dept isn't a worthwhile career.

 

[Scott33]

Very few places in the US where it is a worthwhile career

 

[Sapphyre]

Yes, because after all, being volunteer ambulance drivers for the fire dept isn't a worthwhile career.

NEPA, it's actually because there's so many people here with the training, we don't need to import....

 

[Scott33]

There are certain "professions" in which US Immigration may approve an immigrant visas for - Nursing being the obvious example. However, even if there was a shortage of EMS workers, the job description, and fact that it doesn't require a degree to practice, means that it won't fit the criteria for professional employment-based visas in the US.

Visa Requiremets