A2 - Becoming an EMT - Listening

Becoming an EMT - Emergency Medical Technician

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Let's watch a video and find out more about what it takes to become a EMT - Emergency Medical Technican.

Video

"To appropriately respond to an emergency requires a very clear mind, to coolly analyze what the observations are and how to fix it." /Buzz Aldrin/

Warm-up

Would you consider working as an EMT? Why or why not?

Warm-up

What might be the hardest part of an EMT's job? Why do you think so?

DID YOU KNOW?

Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are the most common type of providers in EMS and are sometimes referred to as EMTs. EMTs learn the essential skills to help in life-threatening situations and many EMTs go on to earn an Advanced EMT certificate or become a Paramedic.

DID YOU KNOW?

CPR – or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can double or triple chances of survival after cardiac arrest.

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Let's check what you remember

You need to be CPR trained before joining EMT training program.

TRUE OR FALSE

Primary school education is enough to apply for EMT training.

TRUE OR FALSE

You can walk into an EMT exam centre at any time to take your cognitive exam, and take as long as you need to answer the questions.

TRUE OR FALSE

Do you need a university degree to apply for EMT training?

QUESTION TIME

Where would search for EMT program, and who would train you?

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Do you need to pass an exam to complete your EMT training?

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What areas of medical knowledge are covered during cognitive exam?

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How could you identify your strengths and weaknesses before taking the cognitive EMT exam?

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Is NREMT certificate enough to work anywhere in the USA?

QUESTION TIME

“Being an EMT means putting yourself in harm’s way to save someone else’s life.”

Thank you

Training to be an EMT doesn't require a bachelor or an associate's degree.You need to have high school education or a passed high school equivalency exam.

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This exams covers the following topics: airway, respiration, and ventilation, cardiology and resuscitation, trauma, medical obstetrics, gynecoly, and emergency medical service operations.

You must first be licensed or certified by the state in which you want to practice, however most states grant licensure based on NREMT certification.

EMT trainings are usually offered through community colleges or technical schools, and are run by intructors who currently work in the field.

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To become an EMT you need to complete the training and pass a cognitive exam.

You could take a diagnostic test early which allows you to target the areas you need to work on more.After that, you could also take as many practice tests as you can as it helps to build your confidence.