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.
Find career training from an accredited EMT school. EMT Training. Formal training and certification is necessary to become an EMT. A high school diploma is required to get an EMT education. Specific EMT responsibilities depend on your level of training. The first level of training is EMT-Basic or EMT-1.Entry-level EMT classes will teach you emergency skills, such as managing respiratory, trauma, and cardiac emergencies.MT-Paramedic education prepares you to take the NREMT examination and become certified as a Paramedic. Extensive related coursework and clinical and field experience will be required. Refresher courses and continuing education are available for EMTs and paramedics at all levels.