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.
Knee replacement surgery cost: 1  Without insurance, the cost of a knee replacement will range from $20000 to $50000. 2  If you have insurance and only pay a co-pay or a percentage of the bill, your costs will be anywhere from $800 to $3000. 3  According to this AARP.org article, the cost of ACL surgery in 2008 was $45,783.