Are you certified and vaccinated for EMT Training?

A person can't just jump into EMT Training or Paramedic Training. There are a couple of things that a future student has to do before they start their programs. It is mandatory that the future student is certified and vaccinated before they are even considered for a program. Most program directors and colleges will have a list of objectives if someone in interested in EMT training or Paramedic Training.

Preparing to become a Paramedic or EMT takes about 7 months. This is due to the fact that people can not take their vaccinations all at once. Some vaccinations for students take several doses. The vaccinations that are needed will be:

• Hepatitis B
• Tetanus
• Diphtheria
• Pertussis
• Rubella
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• German Measles
• Varicella
• Influenza 

Since Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics are health advocates for our community, a future student might want to discuss other vaccinations with your local health department. Always keep abreast of what is going on with the Department of Disease (DOD)

A person who is going into EMT training certification will also have to be CPR certified by the state that they are in. Many schools and hospitals teach CPR as a class. Why not obtain your certification through The American Red Cross. A future student will be able to learn CPR and help others who are in need. Most fees for CPR certification is around $70.

How much does vaccination and CPR cost?

Check with your local tax accountant or the IRS. I believe that these type of classes are tax deductible under the Federal Education Refund. Just be sure to keep your receipts of vaccinations and classes.

CPR and First Aid $70 - 90

All vaccinations $30 - 50

Titers $300

Titers are test that EMT students and Paramedic students can take before they start training certification. The test will tell if your body has already created an antibody for any of the above diseases. For example my mom had Hepatitis B when I was born. So I had to go through a series of shots and probably have the antibody for it. To play it safe, it is always best to just obtain the shots that a new student needs for school.

Don't forget that most colleges also require other vaccinations just for an EMT or Paramedic student to attend courses. If you are signing up for a certification program then be sure that preparation is made for all of the education requirements.