Merchant, Mariner, Banker, Philanthropist, Humanitarian, Patriot. by Mike DiMeo, Girard College graduate (1939) and author of The Stone Cocoon, about the college. Stephen Girard came to America by way of Philadelphia in 1776 through circumstance rather than by purpose.
This certification does not require a college degree, though many EMS courses and college training programs require some college courses in the health, sciences, and math. Once you complete that step in your education, your next step is EMS training which, once completed, will award you the EMT-Basic certification.
1. Complete EMT Basic Training. EMT basic training (EMT-B) takes anywhere from six months to two years to complete, depending on the institution. These programs are offered at technical institutes and community colleges and typically include 120 to 150 hours of coursework.tart your Paramedic career. 1  What Paramedics/EMTs Do. 2  Becoming a Paramedic/EMT. 3  Paramedic Career Tools. 4  Skills. 5  Credentials. 6  Tools & Technology. 7  Paramedic Hot Jobs. 8  Spotlight Careers. 9  EMT/Emergency Services Salaries. 10  Job Prospects & Outlook. 11  Related Occupations.