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standard basic course for emergency medical technician lakes SI hours —the equivalent of six credit hours in college. Three-hour classes are usually held one night a week for six months. In addition, the EMT student must study to prepare for a comprehensive exam administered by the state at the end of the course.
And it's not free. Some-not all-departments have adopted a policy of paying for basic training expenses. However, in any case, the individual must provide his or her own car and gas for transportation to training classes with no mileage reimbursement.
After completing an EMT course and passing the state exam, a rescue person is certified for three years. At the end of that time, a 20hour renewal course is required. In addition, many rescue squad members take specialized courses in cardiopulminary resuscitation, emergency child birth and defensive driving.
All this training must be (Continued on Page 5)
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