Who would hire an 18 year old EMT?
A lot of ambulance companies will hire you at 18. AMR where I am hires people at 18. Do some research online or call ambulance companies around you. My company used to hire people under 18, but our insurance decided they don't want to allow drivers under 21. It's not the companies decision, unfortunately. And there's no point in hiring someone who can't drive for the next 3 years. You could also join a volunteer fire department to get experience. Some even offer stipends so you'll get paid a little if you transport on a call. (Only some places do this) As for going for your medic, please spend at least 2 years as a basic getting GOOD experience. You'll really benefit yourself if you do that. And you can be 18 when you get your medic license, but I'd say the same applies for hiring as your basic.
Can an EMT certified person get hired as a CNA?
No. In most states an EMT does not meet the requirements to take the state test to become a CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant. Check with the Board of Nursing or whatever agency governing the certification process for CNAs in your state. In California it is the Dept of Health. http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/LnC/Page... Since the duties are vastly different, you might be doing the patients a great disservice and even harm if you tried to muddle through the CNA test and happened to get a job without getting the proper training. The only thing similar that an EMT might do is take a BP and even the training for that as an EMT does not address all the many patients you might encounter in long term care. I don't know of any EMT that has been trained to take temperatures on many types of patients, feed patients correctly, ambulate them, trained for fall and other safety precautions, foley care or trained for many of the other daily care duties which a patient in long term residency requires to prevent damage to their skin or whatever sensitive body parts. Even Paramedics can not challenge the CNA test in most states because of the different focus of care. Long term and emergent care are just too different. Take the CNA class. It must be at least 75 hours and usually averages 120 hours or one college semester in some places. If you are in California, that state has very specific requirements for the CNA. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displa... http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/occupatio...
Would anyone hire an 18 year old EMT?
Yes. I was hired as an 18 year old EMT back in 1985. Back then, the minimal ambulance crew was a driver and a qualified “ambulance attendant” — e.g. somebody with a certification in “Advanced First Aid” as defined by the American Red Cross. Since then, the typical BLS ambulance crew has changed to include two EMT’s (or in very limited circumstances) a qualified “Emergency Responder” and an EMT. The typical ALS ambulance crew is now an EMT and a Paramedic.The limiting factor for an 18 year old EMT will typically have little to do with medical qualification and more to do with his/her qualification as a driver, since many states (and even more insurance carriers) require the driver of an emergency vehicle to be 21 years of age (or older.) Likewise, at one service I work for, EMT’s must be 21 years old because they also drive wheelchair vans on non-emergency calls and the Public Utilities Commission requires drivers to be 21 years or older.We’re also making an unwarranted assumption here in that the EMT will be involved in the transportation of the sick or injured. Many fire departments employ EMT’s to treat patients on the scene of an emergency and then hand-off the patient to a transport service that actually carries them to the hospital. Likewise, EMT’s find work at aid stations, quick-response services, and even in-hospital as patient care technicians. Much will depend on your area’s medical practice act and the legally-defined scope of practice for EMT’s in that location.
How Can I become an EMT?
High school graduate looking for a paramedic or EMT kind of career but I have no clue how to get started. I know there are programs but how can I join? Does it cost money to get these classes? How long does it take to become certified? I've heard that different states have different requests so Im looking for one that is in New Jersey if that helps?
I m really considering becoming an EMT Paramedic, are there any places I can get hired in Indiana with visible tattoos/piercings/gauges?
I ve seen several Emt workers in uniform with visible tattoos and piercings, even some with gauges I could fit my fist through. Two that I saw recently were in Florida, and while I m not opposed to moving, I m curious ic there are any places that are as liberal as they seem to be in Florida and other states. (I have three small gauges in each ear, one piercing above them in each ear, and a ring in my cartilage in one ear- no tattoos yet, no facial piercings yet- but I fully intend on getting some tattoos, getting my nose pierced, and my bottom lip pierced)
Hiring EMT to do hospital work?
im about to becme a certified EMT-basic, and plan on volunteering during the year at my college for an ambulance service. but over the summer, i need a PAID job (and from what i hear, local ambulance companies dont hire under 21 for pay especially just for the summer, and if they did it would be to only drive the ambulance) so do hospitals hire EMTs to do tasks in the hospital for pay, (someone told me something about this before)
Can an illegal immigrant become a paramedic or emt and work as one?
Yes you could train in the US to be an EMT and even get certified since most states do not require a background check. Most votechs and ambulance companies which to the training do not ask questions as long as you have the money to pay for the class. But, you would need a valid driver's license in that state. You would also need to fill out an I-9 form showing proof of residency, citizenship and SS# for payroll. Working for the Fire Department would not be possible since they would do a background check with fingerprints sent to the FBI.
How easy or difficult would it be for me to become an EMT?
To answer your main question first, it is relatively easy to become an EMT. Most courses are offered over the course of a few months and even a cursory knowledge of physiology/anatomy will secure you a passing grade. Once your course is completed, you will receive an EMT-B Certificate and applicable expanded scope of practice certificates. Some states allow you to work with only a certificate, but the majority require you to pass a standardized test (70-120 questions) through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, a non-government certifying agency that will register and nationally certify you. With an NREMT certification, you are free to work in any state that formally recognizes it (though most will require a local "refresher" style course before receiving state licensing).With these credentials, you can then apply to your county and state boards for local licensing. Most involve a small fee and additional expenditures for a background check.Once you get that sucker in the mail, you're good to go! The job itself is great for those enrolled in school, especially those working towards health sciences degrees - though be warned that EMTs are notoriously low paid and you may be required to work long hours (most 911 providers operate 12 or 24 hour shifts, while most IFT providers are 10's). Good luck!