how to go from RN to paramedic

cookderosa · Mar 21, 2010

Anyone know of a program to go from an RN to EMT or paramedic in Indianapolis, IN?

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Not specifically in IN, but at least in IL, there are no prereqs for EMT training. We have credit and non credit programs here too. I'd think you could just go sign up! :)

PAERRN20 · Mar 21, 2010

You could go from RN to EMT with little training. I have seen weekend EMT training. Why would you want to do this though? EMT makes much less than an RN...in my area at least $12 less an hour. Same for medic. You could become a ground transport RN or a PHRN (pre-hospital RN) and do so much more than an EMT could. Be advised if you work as an EMT or paramedic if something were to go wrong and you were sued you would be held to RN standards, not medic standards of care.

dspaldrn/emt · Mar 21, 2010

Generally RN to Paramedic programs are about a year long if your state has one. an EMT-B course is generally just 4 months long and a paramedic course about 16-20 months. bear in mind that a Paramedic is a higher level of care than a RN in a pre-hospital setting.

I would not suggest taking a "weekend" emt course even if one existed, there is far to much info in the emt curriculum for just one weekend. Get with your local technology center or college about any course's or check in with your local Ems agency to see if they know of any classes.

If your going for your emt for the purpose of getting on with an air medical service, then there is a PHRN course that you might look into. check ENA.org for info