Texas EMT Training
An EMT is an emergency medical technician. EMTs are responsible for providing on-site stabilizing treatment during an emergency before a patient's transport to a medical facility. In Texas, a person can become a licensed EMT after taking a few basic courses.
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Job Skills
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An EMT is trained in basic bandaging and splinting of wounds, spinal immobilization and patient assessment. EMTs are also trained to provide a mechanical breathing aid for patients in respiratory distress, perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and to use automatic defibrillators for patients who suffer cardiac arrest.
Minimum Requirements
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In order to proceed with instruction for becoming an EMT, a person must be at least eighteen years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
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Training Course Requirements
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Becoming an EMT requires a minimum of 140 instruction hours from a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) approved training course.
Exam
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The EMT exam is administered through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) at approved locations around the state.
Application Process
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After completing the required course of study and the NREMT exam, applicants must file an application for certification with the Texas Department of State Health Services, along with a $64 application fee. Response time for application processing varies between four and six weeks.
Licensure
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If an applicant is approved as an EMT in the state of Texas, their ID card and certification will arrive by postal mail in four to six weeks after the testing and application processes have been completed.
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