Online courses that provide training for emergency medical technicians and paramedics are available from several accredited schools and colleges. Students that complete online EMT training can begin a career as a firemen or policemen, in a hospital or with a private ambulance service. All states require EMTs and paramedics to be licensed and each state standardizes the requirements and qualifications for their emergency medical technicians.
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics supply immediate medical attention to people in emergency situations like heart attacks, automobile accidents, and many other conditions. They bring the sick and injured to medical facilities, and are usually dispatched to the location by 911 and regularly work with the police and fire departments. EMTs need to know how to control bleeding, evaluate the scene of an emergency, assist with childbirth, apply splints, perform CPR, and administer oxygen and other necessary life support skills.
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CPR and First Aid Online
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the method that EMTs and paramedics use in certain types of emergencies when someone is not breathing or their heartbeat has stopped. CPR includes two components which are chest compressions and mouth to mouth rescue breathing, which help to maintain air flow to the brain, so the injured person will not suffer brain damage. First aid is the term used for initial care of an injury or illness and should be carried out by a person who is fluent in the care of a sick or injured victim until proper medical attention can be found. Both CPR and first aid courses are available online, and can prepare you for a fast paced
career in the health care field.
Paramedic Online
Paramedics need to be emotionally secure, have excellent dexterity and physical coordination, and be capable of lifting and carrying heavy loads. An online EMT I-Basic course will give you sufficient hands on experience to allow you to assess trauma, perform airway maintenance, administer oxygen, perform physical exams, and dispense medications. Paramedics may become dispatchers, instructors, or physician assistants, and may also sell or market emergency
medical equipment.
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Accreditation is an important factor when selecting an online school or college to attend to become an emergency medical technician. There are many accreditation agencies like the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, which can provide you with the necessary information to start you career as and EMT.
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