Paramedic Training in Ohio

To becoming a paramedic in the state of Ohio you can find paramedic training programs being offered at Columbus State Community College and Cuyahoga Community College.

The Ohio EMS is responsible for the coordination of EMTs and Paramedics in the state. You must first complete a EMT basic training program and be certified, before you can enrol in a paramedic training program. Additional requirements are listed below.

Once you have enrolled in a paramedic training program and have successfully completed it. You are required pass the National Registry Exams (NREMT) to be certified and licensed. They issue licenses to EMTs and Paramedics who have passed the training programs, as well as the written and practical tests.

The NREMT consist of a two-part exam involving a computer examination and a practical multiple station skills assessment examination. The EMT Basic certification being offered in the state of  Ohio is unique to most other states, since the scope of practice includes the use of advanced airway devices, ET and Combi tubes which are usually reserved to higher level EMTs.

Please read through the EMT Basic Practical Skill sheets provided by the NREMT to practise and prepare for the examination.

If you have successfully passed the NREMT examination you can then fill out the EMT & Paramedic application form.

The requirements to enrol in a paramedic training program are:

• You must be qualified EMT-Intermediate and EMT-basic.
• Be at least 18 years old
• Possess a CPR-card

Paramedic training programs can be found at:

Columbus State Community College

• Address: 550 E. Spring St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
• Phone Number: (614) 287-5353

Cuyahoga Community College

• Address: 700 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
• Phone Number: (800) 954-8742

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By Jack in Paramedic Training in Ohio on October 27, 2011