Hey guys I'm from Austria, considering immigration to the US. I'm working as a "paramedic" (its called Sanitäter compareable with EMT-B i think) here. Which degree do I need to be able to work in the US? And how are my chances to get a job?
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The EMT-B in the U.S. only requires about 110 hours of training and there are schools which offer this in 3 weeks of class. In 48 states, the next level, Paramedic, does not require a degree of any type. Usually the hours of training are from 600 - 1200. The state of Texas requires only 600 and there are a couple of schools that offer the program over 3 months. The places to start looking for specific answers to see how much of your education will transfer are the state you want to move to since every state has its own requirement and the National Registry for EMTs (NREMT) which is an exam accepted by most states. This is a certifying exam and then you apply to the state for their certification or licensure. To be honest, due to the low entry requirements for EMTs and Paramedics, there are many flooding the market. EMTs especially are in abundance. But the turn over is high because most did not know what patient care involved and maybe were too young or immature after just a couple weeks of first aid training. In the U.S. EMS is largely Fire service based. So to be a Paramedic in may areas of the country and to make a decent living wage, you may need to be a FireFighter. To get accepted by the better departments, it is very competitive and most applicants will have their Paramedic cert from a short training program when they apply.
