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An EMT-Paramedic training program is required to attain the highest level of emergency medical technician training. Such programs generally require a high school diploma for entry. A variety of training programs are available through community colleges, hospitals and fire departments.
To earn certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), the curriculum for the EMT-Basic program must comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum.Programs often offer classroom study and hands-on training in medical facilities.ontinuing education is required to keep the certification valid. EMT-Intermediate and paramedic certificate programs are also available, and the EMT-Basic is typically the prerequisite for these programs. Some schools offer associate degree programs at the paramedic level.