Emergency Medical Technician

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND PARAMEDICS SOC Code 29-2042 Entry Salary $11.88/hour Average Salary $14.90/hour PARAMEDICS SOC Code 29-2043 Entry Salary $18.84/hour Average Salary $23.89/hour 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. Continuing Education Continuing medical education (CME) requirements vary by license type as follows: EMR licenses require 20 hours of CME per license period. EMT licenses require 42 hours of CME per license period. AEMT licenses require 54 hours of CME per license period. IEMT licenses require 60 hours of CME per license period. Paramedic licenses require 60 hours of CME per license period. 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- Emergency Medical Services Program https://www.lccc.wy.edu/pathways/healthSciencesWellness/emergencyMedicalProgram/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://nwchealthprofessions.com/ems License All levels of EMS providers are licensed by the Wyoming office of Emergency Medical Services. Licenses are valid for two years and expire on December 31st. 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 2023"