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[MrsLorraine]

Very interesting; thanks for giving us this information.

[151949]

I have 2 nephews who are paramedics - both attended community college to get an AD in their profession, plus yearly attend classes to stay updated to keep their licenses.

[151949]

I believe paramedics are licensed and EMTs are not - at least in Pa.

[occasionalrain]

On 1/21/2014 tansy said: Interesting...I thought the two terms were interchangeable.

I thought that too. Thanks to the OP for telling us something we didn't know.

[PIT-HAG Melissa]

I didn't take it as a slam at all..Although Founds definition is misleading..

I have posted this info for JAWAM in the past...

They are ALL technically EMT's.. For example, I am a certified EMT-P (paramedic)..Then there is an EMT B..(basic)...

I believe some states still have the EMT- I's (Intermediate)..Illinois does not...

BTW, NOT to diminish anyone, the Basic test is NOT easy at all and they ARE certified...

[PIT-HAG Melissa]

Noel. I JUST edited because I saw HH's definition which is also WAY off, at least in Illinois...

The B's go through EXTENSIVE schooling, ambulance rides, and E.R time crammed into 3 months...and HAVE TO B E CERTIFIED...

In our classes the students HAVE to keep an 80% or they are out because the testing at state level is HARD!

[JJsMom]

Honestly, I thought the basic EMT course and test were pretty easy. I never actually practiced it on live people in real emergencies though. I would think that is where the real work and skill comes in.

[PIT-HAG Melissa]

On 1/21/2014 happy housewife said:

I have 2 nephews who are paramedics - both attended community college to get an AD in their profession, plus yearly attend classes to stay updated to keep their licenses.

Continuing Ed is for ALL the levels, Paramedics just require many more...

[croemer]

Glad you came along EMT, I was hoping you might see this thread.

[PIT-HAG Melissa]

On 1/21/2014 JJsMom said:

Honestly, I thought the basic EMT course and test were pretty easy. I never actually practiced it on live people in real emergencies though. I would think that is where the real work and skill comes in.

Maybe in your day they were easier...