CpG islands [edit]. How methylation of CpG sites followed by spontaneous deamination leads to a lack of CpG sites in methylated DNA. As a result residual CpG islands are created in areas where methylation is rare, and CpG sites stick (or where C to T mutation is highly detrimental). CpG islands (or CG islands) are regions with a high frequency of CpG sites, though objective definitions for CpG islands are limited.
First, you need to become an EMT, which is typically a six month course. EMT certification requires that you be at least 18 years of age, in reasonably good physical shape, and have a high school diploma or GED. Once you become an EMT, paramedic training is typically another 18 months to two years, and 2 and 4 year college degree programs are becoming increasingly common.
Just holding a Paramedic patch may not be enough since not all Paramedic programs are created equal and they also vary from state to state. The Paramedic who only has 600 hours of training may fall very short of the minimum required for the LVN. Last edited by a moderator: Apr 23, 2010.