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. 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.