What type of education is required to become an EMT in the State of Ohio?
In Ohio all EMTs are required to attend and successfully complete a State approved training program, be at least 18 years of age, have a High School Diploma or GED, pass a criminal background check, be certified in Basic Life Support and have passed the National Registry of EMTs written and practicle exams. Each State approved training program may have different admissions requirements, textbooks and/or course fees. All State approved training programs must follow the State of Ohio cirriculum for each EMT program and must complete the minimum hours required in each subject area. EMT-Basic programs are 130 hours minimum to include classroom and clinical training hours. EMT-Intermediate programs are 130 hours minimum including classroom and clinical hours. EMT-Paramedic programs are 850 hours minimum including classroom and clinical hours. In order to become an EMT-Intermediate and/or Paramedic you must first become an EMT-Basic. The State of Ohio does not require that EMT-Paramedics are
