In order to become an EMT or a paramedic, there are four (4) major steps that you will need to complete, which may vary from state to state. In California you must: Meet the eligibility requirements and prerequisites for attending an EMT or paramedic course.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Community Health Assessment aNd Group. Evaluation (CHANGE) Action Guide: Building a Foundation of Knowledge to Prioritize. Community Needs. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2010. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of the U.S. Government, authored this document, the substance of which is a work of the U.S. Government.