By Amanda Briney. Cape Town is a large city located in South Africa. It is the second largest city in that country based on population and is the largest in land area (at 948 square miles or 2,455 square kilometers). As of 2007, the Cape Town's population was 3,497,097. It is also the legislative capital of South Africa and is the provincial capital for its region. As the legislative capital of South Africa, many of the city's functions are related to government operations.
Many programs require at least six months of work experience as an EMT prior to beginning a paramedic program. Courses may have other academic or medical requirements, such as proof of a recent physical or immunizations. You may also need college-level courses in subjects such as anatomy and physiology, English or math.
EMT-Basic is the minimum level of certification for a career in emergency medical services. Training courses typically include 100 hours of training in urgent situations, such as cardiac and respiratory emergencies, childbirth and major disasters.