1 Attend and successfully complete an approved EMT or paramedic education course. 2  Take and pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT or Paramedic computer based exam. 3  Apply and obtain for certification within two years of being issued a course completion certificate.
The average total knee replacement surgery generates indirect savings of almost $40,000âmore than offsetting the cost of an operation that itself costs about $21,000, according to a new study being published in the The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
1 Without insurance, the cost of a knee replacement will range from $20000 to $50000. 2  This cost depends on the cost of living in your area, the doctor you choose, the hospital you choose, the extent of the injury, and the need for physical therapy. Since this procedure is deemed medically necessary, it should be covered. 2  According to this AARP.org article, the cost of ACL surgery in 2008 was $45,783. 3  They note that the average patient will stay in the hospital anywhere from three to five days.