Emergency Medical Technicians

EMTs provide out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. Emergency Medical Technicians are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system.

Where are EMT’s found? While many EMT’s work on ambulances, they also find jobs working in a variety of industries, such as, Fire Departments, Lifeguards, Amusement Parks, Life Insurance Companies, Hospitals, Cruise Ships, Scuba Centers, Special Event Stand-by, Sporting Events, Concerts, and many others.

California EMT Initial State Specific Requirements

To become an EMT in California, you must be at least 18 yeard old; successful completion of a State-approved EMT training Program; successful completion of a State-approved Healthcare provider CPR course; Complete naloxone, epinephrine, and glucometer training; Pass the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams (within 2 years from date of completion of course); have a valid Social Security number

Califoria EMT Initial Course

Arizona EMT Initial Training State Specific Requirements

To become an EMT in Arizona, you must be at least 18 years old; successful completion of a State-approved EMT Training program; successful completion of a State-approved Healthcare provider CPR course; Pass the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams (within 2 years from date of completion of course), provide citizenship or evidence of lawful presence in USA; and undergo a background check.

Arizona EMT Initial Course