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What type of training do I need to be an EMT? Ø
What will I learn in the EMT Basic class? Ø
What do I have to do to maintain my EMT certification? Ø
My EMT-B certification expired. What do I have to do to get it back? Ø
Who
will pay for the cost of my EMT Training if I am a volunteer? Ø
How
do I know how many CEUs I have? Ø
Can
we hold these CEU classes at our squad building? Ø
I
am an RN. Is there a bridge program available? Ø
What training is required to
become a Paramedic? Ø
What are the requirements to become a Paramedic? Ø
What if I am currently certified as an EMT or Paramedic in another state? An EMT is a
trained individual who provides emergency care in the field. This training
includes basic emergency care skills, including automated defibrillation, use
of definitive airway adjuncts, and assisting patients with certain medications. In What type
of training do I need to be an EMT? You must be a minimum 16 years of age to start class.
Each student must have CPR Certification to the Healthcare Provider Level prior
to starting the class. This 120 hour program prepares the student for the NJ
Dept. of Health Written EMT-B Certification Exam. This course includes
classroom lectures, skill lab sessions, and a 10 hour scheduled hospital
observation or Paramedic ride along. Upon successful completion of this course
the student will be eligible to sit for the N.J. Department of Health EMT-B
Exam. Successful completion of this exam will award
you a 3 year NJ EMT-B Certification. What will I learn in the EMT Basic class? The EMT-B Basic
course follows the US Dept. of Transportation National Curriculum. The course
is conducted in 7 modules. MONOC conducts these EMT Basic classes are
available in a variety of schedules to accommodate individual student needs.
You can find classes held in the evenings or daytime in several hour blocks of
time. MONOC also offers weekend only classes as well as an accelerated 4 week
program (8 hour days Monday through Friday). Topics include:
What do I have to do to maintain my EMT
certification? EMTs are required
to complete a minimum of 48 CEUs every 3 years to maintain their New Jersey
EMT-B Certification. These CEUs must consist of 24 Elective CEUs as well as 24
Core CEUs (Refresher class). The NJ Department of Health Office of EMS must approve
these classes. The Instructor
will have you fill out a scan sheet. Your CEUs are tracked by OEMS by these
scan sheets – be sure to fill out all information accurately! My EMT-B certification expired. What do I
have to do to get it back? If your EMT-B certification is expired
for less than 2 years: You can become eligible to sit for NJ EMT-B
certification after completing an approved 24 hour EMT-B Refresher course (also
known as Core 13). You do not have to attend the EMT Basic class. You may
register for the certification exam through MONOC after completing the
Refresher Program. You must successfully complete the certification exam within
this 2 year window. If your EMT-B certification is expired
for more than 2 years: You are required to complete the entire 120 hour EMT
Basic program to regain your New Jersey EMT-B Certification. There is no credit
given for any prior EMT certification. You must also
present a current CPR card to be eligible to sit for NJ EMT-B certification. You must have the original
card. The state representative sent to Give the exam
is not able to accept copies or letters in place of the original card. Who will pay for the cost of my EMT Training if I am a volunteer? If you are a
member of a local volunteer First Aid Squad then there is no cost to you for
EMT Basic training and all subsequent CEU Programs. Check with the officers of
your First Aid Squad to see if your organization is eligible. MONOC provides
EMT Basic and CEU training to eligible volunteer EMTs through the NJ EMT Training
Fund. STUDENTS
MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED EMT TRAINING FUND CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY FORM PRIOR TO
OR AT THE START OF CLASS. You can go
to the button on the MONOC Education Web Page to download this form. Students not
eligible for or not submitting a signed Certificate of Eligibility may pay for
classes by purchase order, credit card, money order, or cash. How do I know how many CEUs I have? OEMS tracks the
number of CEUs that you have earned. It will take 30 to 60 days after a course
is held for it to appear on your CEU Status record. You can go to the button on
the MONOC Education Web Page to request a current CEU Status Letter from OEMS.
If you find you are missing any CEU credits from your record please contact
MONOC Education to help you resolve the problem. Can we hold these CEU classes at our squad building? YES! Most classes are available
to be taught by a MONOC Instructor in your squad building. MONOC will open
these programs to other EMTs through posting the program on the MONOC Education
Web Site. A minimum number of EMTs are required to hold the class. Emergency Medical
Service Organizations are encouraged to develop an Annual Educational Calendar
that will meet the needs of their organizations. MONOC will work together
with you to develop a customized educational plan. I am an RN. Is there a bridge program
available? RNs may become eligible to sit for NJ EMT-B
certification after completing an approved 24 hour EMT-B Refresher course (also
known as Core 13). You do not have to attend the EMT Basic class. You may
register for the certification exam through MONOC after completing the
Refresher Program. RNs are required to complete a minimum of 48 CEUs every 3
years to maintain their New Jersey EMT-B Certification. These CEUs must consist
of 24 Elective CEUs as well as 24 Core CEUs (Refresher class). The NJ
Department of Health Office of EMS must approve these classes. There is no
credit given for your RN. Paramedics are prehospital
emergency healthcare providers that supplement the first aid squad’s basic life
support capabilities with the inclusion of advanced life support
therapies. In short, they bring the
emergency room to you, wherever you may be.
The concept of MICU is to identify and treat critically ill or injured
prior to transportation to definitive care.
After utilizing Standing Orders paramedics use sophisticated radio
systems at the scene paramedics can communicate to the emergency department
base physician a complete patient history, physical and send a 12 lead EKG for
physician’s interpretation and ultimate treatment. Mobile Intensive Care
Paramedics provide the following advanced life support therapies:
What training is
required to become a Paramedic? Paramedic
training requires two years of prior The
Paramedic course includes classroom lectures, skill sessions, and a clinical
rotation of a minimum 728 hours hands-on internship at various hospital sites
to include Respiratory Therapy, ICU/CCU, Emergency Department, etc. as well as
field (MICU) exposure. In addition to the initial program paramedics must be
certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support. MONOC participates in
paramedic training in cooperation with What are the requirements to become a Paramedic? The requirements to enter
into the Paramedic Program are: ·
At least 19 years of age ·
A High School Diploma or GED ·
Current NJ Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician
B ·
At least two (2) full years of providing emergency
pre-hospital care ·
A valid New Jersey Driver's License with an abstract which
can be obtained by calling the DMV at (609) 292-6500 ·
Current AHA CPR for Basic Life Support for the Healthcare
Provider Certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Certification
Entry
into the Paramedic Program is a competitive process. There are a limited number
of seats available in the program each year. Successful applicants must pass
the Screening Process, which includes a background check, an Interview, and
Written and Practical Components. What if I
am currently certified as an EMT or Paramedic in another state? This is called RECIPROCITY. You must contact the New
Jersey Department of Health Office of You may contact New Jersey
OEMS at 609-633-7777 or file for |