Table of Contents: 1. EMT Paramedic Training – Comprehensive Summary 2. Applying for an EMT Paramedic Program 3. EMT Training Info & Paramedic School Tips 4. Paramedics and EMT Training Demonstration 5. Paramedic Training via Technical Education 6. Paramedic Training – Physical Agility Test 7. How to Become a Paramedic 8. Paramedic Training in South Africa 9. […]

  EMS certification requires an individual to have education beyond a high school diploma. In most cases, especially to advance to the highest level of an EMT, a degree at or beyond an Associate Degree is required. Though each state and country will vary in pre-requisites for applying to a program, most paramedic schools follow […]

This short video explains the differences between Paramedic training (ALS) and EMT training (BLS). The difference of Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support procedures are also demonstrated. Paramedics refer to a specific level of skills, education and national certification. Here you will observe some of the EMT paramedic training skills it takes to become certified.   Credit: Bellingham […]

Individuals enrolled in EMT and paramedic course programs must go through rigorous physical training. The requirements for the physical portion of paramedic training can be similar to military boot camp training. Paramedics have to be strong enough to handle any emergency scenario they encounter. This requires passing a Physical Agility Test as part of your instruction. A […]

A career choice involves a lot of planning. It is the decision of a lifetime. It is essential for you to be passionate about your career. This includes EMT and paramedic training, both offered at many colleges and technical institutions. There are many career options available today, and one of the most stable is a career offered through […]

Currently South Africa has two paths of paramedic training which lead an individual to become a paramedic. A paramedic in South Africa performs much of the same role as one in many other countries, including the U.S. Though the definition of a paramedic in South Africa is more complex, the education and courses are the same; intense and […]

You’re wondering how to become a paramedic and have a career that provides options across the U.S. and other countries. Your job will require being dispatched to emergency scenes by 911 operators, working with police and fire department personnel and you will often be the first responder there to determine the severity of the situation and […]

Inevitably, EMS personnel will be called upon to perform emergency medical services for an injured child. This requires a community-based approach to emergency care of the child. Community-based due to the fact First Responders providing emergency medical services to children must be capable of recognizing a child with altered mental status, shock and respiratory distress or failure. […]

Satisfaction and contentment in your work is vital when choosing a career. Paramedic training is the first step towards that reward and there are several reasons to choose EMT and paramedic training. 1. Job Security: An EMT paramedic is one of the most stable vocations in today’s job market and has been for several decades. […]

The Action Training Academy (ATA) was established in 2001 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and has full courses for Basic Ambulance Assistant training and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. ATA’s core specialties and strengths are centered on emergency medical care training. This process includes the Basic First Aid Training, from level 1 to level 3, […]