How Do You Become An EMT In Texas?
An emergency medical technician (EMT) is a first responder who provides life-saving medical care at the site of accidents and disasters and while en route to a properly staffed hospital. As a Texas EMT, you can expect to see your fair share of trauma, death, childbirth and natural disasters. You will clear airways to permit breathing, jump-start stopped hearts, stem bleeding arteries, immobilize fractures and provide the last human contact to the dying. Each state has its own rules and regulations governing the training and employment of their EMTs. Follow these steps and learn how to become an EMT in Texas and join the ranks of those in one of the toughest and most rewarding careers in the medical field. Prepare yourself for a career as a basic EMT by taking classes in high school pertaining to biology, psychology and communication. Enroll in–and pass–an emergency medical services training program that is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Download the applic
