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.
EMT-Basic. With a high school diploma in hand, you can begin the education required to become an EMT-Basic as long as you are 18 years of age or older. You may find an accredited program at your local community college or hospital.ducation Requirements for a Paramedic. The National Standard Curriculum, developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, provides the minimum education requirements for all EMT levels, which include EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic.