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Can anyone please explain the basic differences between an EMT and a paramedic as far as educational requirements, employment opportunities, salary, etc.?
Thanks.
Thanks.
bandaidsNhoses said:Generally, in the NYC metro area, EMTs typically start out @ 28k-35k and Medics start @ 38-44k
-chrisC
bandaidsNhoses said:THE US DOT requirements for EMT Basic is approx 110hours classroom and ~8hours of ER observation prior to obtaining certification.
WHEREAS: the Paramedic portion is an additional:
{1000hrs + classroom(depending on who administers program)
{AND ~500+ hrs (again varies) in rotations in the following:
[Adult ER
[Pediatrics ER
[ICU/SICU/PICU
[OB/GYN
[Psych
[OR/Anethesia
[Morgue
[Ambulance
(Did I miss anything big? Pipe up if I did! )
Salaries vary from state to state to Municipal vs Private Organizations. Check JEMS.com for the annual salary survey. I think there was a post about that earlier on the board.
Generally, in the NYC metro area, EMTs typically start out @ 28k-35k and Medics start @ 38-44k
-chrisC
If I'm not mistaken, the new curriculum has gone up significantly in terms of clinical hours. Somewhere around 1000-1200? (Int/P-med combined)
emedpa said:I guess it is pretty variable. my program required> 1200 hrs over 10 yrs ago with a required/acceptable # of procedures, als workups, etc..
we did 6 months of classroom followed by 3 months in the hospital followed by 6 months in the field. and they sent us to real ****holes like fresno to do our field time....mmmmm farming accidents........
I've worked with these guys.....they have a waiting list several years long to get into their program and you have to do the whole thing even if already medic certified. it's probably worth it though...these guys start central lines in the field and have a lot of awesome protocols.southerndoc said:You can always go to Seattle and do a 3200-3600 hour paramedic course.
I've worked with these guys.....they have a waiting list several years long to get into their program and you have to do the whole thing even if already medic certified. it's probably worth it though...these guys start central lines in the field and have a lot of awesome protocols.
Central lines in the field???? Anyone have a link to the stuff Seattle does?
Its not very clear. The site states that they:
"Institute intravenous (IV) catheters, saline locks, needles, or other cannulae (IV lines), in central and peripheral veins"
This could just mean EJs, but it is vague enough that it could also mean something more central. Although I would hazard a guess that they're really just trying to SOUND like they do central lines and its just EJs because most "traditional" central lines are arterial (i.e. subclavians and femorals).
Nate.
THE US DOT requirements for EMT Basic is approx 110hours classroom and ~8hours of ER observation prior to obtaining certification.
WHEREAS: the Paramedic portion is an additional:
{1000hrs + classroom(depending on who administers program)
{AND ~500+ hrs (again varies) in rotations in the following:
[Adult ER
[Pediatrics ER
[ICU/SICU/PICU
[OB/GYN
[Psych
[OR/Anethesia
[Morgue
[Ambulance
(Did I miss anything big? Pipe up if I did! )
Salaries vary from state to state to Municipal vs Private Organizations. Check JEMS.com for the annual salary survey. I think there was a post about that earlier on the board.
Generally, in the NYC metro area, EMTs typically start out @ 28k-35k and Medics start @ 38-44k
-chrisC
Yikes, Our EMT program here is 1 year full time with a hospital and ambulance practicum. If you decide to go ahead and get your paramedic it's another 2 years full time with a total of 3 ambulance practcums and various inhospital rotations between the floors and the O.R. to get your intubations.
EMR:$800-1,200 (takes one month to do)
EMT:$4,800-5,500 (takes a year to do)
EMT-P:$18,500-21,000 (2 years full time)
Here EMTs start off at $22/hr where as our paramedics start off at $26/hr.
www.collegeofparamedics.org is out governing body.
Good Luck
Most central lines are venous. Arterial lines are generally used for monitoring pressures, not giving meds.
It wouldn't surprise me that some service somewhere is doing central lines, especially a critical care service. Technically, they are not all that complicated.
Yeah, your definition of EMT and our definition of EMT (EMT-B) are a little different. Our EMT-B would be more akin to your EMR, our EMT-I with your EMT, and the paramedics are fairly comparable. Mind you, I haven't really looked too deeply into these things, this is all just what I've gotten off of one of my friends who is being deported back to Even Norther Dakota, and trying to continue with EMS up there.
Oh sorry, my misunderstanding. I didnt realise you folks were talking about Basics. Yes you are correct our EMRs here is the equivalency.