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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND PARAMEDICS SOC Code 29-2041 Entry Salary not available Average Salary not available Job Description There are five levels of EMS Providers: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR): designed to provide initial care at the scene of an illness or injury but do not transport patients. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician (IEMT) Paramedic EMT, AEMT, IEMT, and Paramedic levels are educated to provide prehospital care to ill and injured patients, which includes scene size-up, patient assessment, initial and ongoing care, and transport of patients to the closest appropriate medical facility. Requirements EMR: 80 hours of initial didactic and lab hours. EMT: 180-200 hours of initial didactic and lab hours plus an additional 24 hours of clinical time with a total of 204-224 hours of education. AEMT: 120 hours of didactic and 50 hours of clinical time. IEMT: 100 hours of didactic and 50 hours of clinical time. Paramedic: offered as a 2 year associate degree program or in a three semester certificate program through two colleges in Wyoming. Paramedic education must be through a CAAHEP/CAEMSP accredited program. Restrictions Convicted of a felony or crime against a person. School Located in Wyoming Various EMS agencies throughout the State of Wyoming offer EMR, EMT, AEMT, and IEMT courses based on the local need in their agency and surrounding agencies. Community Colleges with EMS Programs: Sheridan College EMT Training https://www.sheridan.edu/academics/emt-training/ Casper College- Casper- School of Health Sciences- Paramedic Technology- Associates http://www.caspercollege.edu/paramedic-technology Laramie County Community College- Cheyenne- Health Sciences and Wellness- Emergency Medical Services: Paramedics- Associates https://www.lccc.wy.edu/programs/EMSParamedics/index.aspx Western Wyoming Community College- Rock Springs - Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Services, Associate of Applied Science Emergency Medical Services, Certificate https://www.westernwyoming.edu/academics/emergency/ Northwest College Nursing, EMS, & Allied Health Programs https://nwc.edu/sites/nursing/ems-programs/paramedic.html License All levels of EMS providers are licensed by the Wyoming office of Emergency Medical Services. Examination Licensing examinations are administered by the Wyoming Office of Emergency Medical Services upon completion of coursework for EMR and IEMT licenses. Exmainations are administered at National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic licenses. Fees Classes: Cost of EMS classes vary based on the agency offering EMS education Colleges charge by credit hour, approximately $800 to $1200 Local agencies will typically charge text books and student fees, approximately $400 to $600 Agencies typically do not offer EMS training for free. Fingerprints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Varies by agency Background check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39.00 Licensing Agency Scott Logan (EMS Licensing Coordinator) Wyoming Office of Emergency Medical Services 122 West 25th Street, Suite 102E Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7955 https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/EMS/ Additional Sources of Information Occupational Outlook Handbook: EMTs and Paramedics" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm Last updated June 2021"
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WYOMING DEPT OF HEALTH: OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
122 WEST 25TH STREET, STE 102E
CHEYENNE, WY 82002
(307) 777 7955
scott.logan@wyo.gov
https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/ems/
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No continuing education requirement to maintain license
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No criminal record prohibitions
Education
Specific course required
Exam
State exam required
License Type
Tied to business
License Updated
08/24/2022
Physical Requirements
No physical requirements
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