[header] How to become a swat medic [title] Earn a high school diploma. [step] To begin down the road to becoming a paramedic, you need to hold a high school diploma or ged. Many paramedic training programs operate out of community colleges and will earn you an associate's degree. 
[substeps] It is recommended that if possible, you continue your education after high school. While becoming a paramedic does not require a higher degree, continuing your education may give you more options in your career down the line.