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 Meet the eligibility requirements and prerequisites for attending an EMT or paramedic course. 2  Attend and successfully complete an approved EMT or paramedic education course.  Take and pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT or Paramedic computer based exam.