How to Become a Paramedic in Kentucky
Paramedics are often the first people to deliver help to victims of accidents or crime. They need to be compassionate and strong. They need to be resourceful and knowledgeable about the laws of the state in which they practice. Kentucky is a state of scattered rural homesteads and large metropolitan areas, places with contrasting economies and ways of life. So paramedics never face the same day twice. Here's how to become a paramedic in Kentucky.
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Instructions
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Complete training to become a licensed EMT. In Kentucky, this involves registering for a training class and then taking the NREMT-B written and practical exam. You must be eighteen- years old with a high school diploma or GED to become a licensed EMT, have proof that you completed a class in HIV/AIDS, possess a valid CPR card and pass a criminal background check. You must also fill out the appropriate forms and pay the required certification fee.
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Complete a state-approved class in paramedic training. You may find classes through an Internet search or by going to the Approved Listing page of the Educational Institutions link at Kentucky's EMS homepage.
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Download and complete the Application for Paramedic Examination and Licensure from the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services website. You must have the paper signed and notorized upon completion.
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Return the paper to your paramedic instructor who will forward the application to the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. You must also include the following information with the application: A signed EMS-TEI verification form, proof of learning about Determination of Death, a copy of your current ACLS card (both front and back, including the card's expiration date), Certificate of course completion for paramedic training, and the appropriate licensure fee.
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Make arrangements to take the NREMT-P written exam in order to obtain a license to work as a paramedic in Kentucky. You must reserve a spot three weeks before an exam.
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Tips & Warnings
The NREMT (National Registry Exam) is given through computer and varies from 70-150 multiple choice questions, delivered one at a time. You can schedule the exam on the NREMT website once you've completed the paramedic course.
ALCS stands for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. A course in this subject usually involves finishing about thirteen hours of training in treating cardiopulmonary emergencies.
Those who cannot stand the sight of blood or freeze in the face of danger should look elsewhere for a more appropriate job. Paramedics are often the first people on the scene of an accident or crime and will have to deal with situations that can be quite disturbing.
