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The General Paramedic Physical Exam

Irish College of Paramedics

I am a paramedic instructor who worked as a Critical Care Paramedic in Toronto EMS (Canada) for 13 years. Currently I work in the Middle East, teaching paramedicine. I have an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences (Pre-Hospital Care) and am completing an MA. The general exam listed at the link above.

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How to Become a Paramedic in the Army

Paramedic Training Spot

A paramedic is an emergency medical technician, or EMT, who holds a treasure of complex medical knowledge and possesses advanced training on complex medical equipment and procedures. Paramedics are the most highly-trained medical professionals of all EMTs. Let’s start with defining the subject of our discussion today—the paramedic.

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Paramedic vs Combat Medic: What’s the Difference?

Paramedic Training Spot

Undoubtably, an emergency medical technician, or EMT, was working to provide the best standard of medical care on what may have been the worst day in the patient’s life. EMTs typically operate in the pre-hospital setting with the standard ambulance equipment. All EMTs are not made equal; there are levels to their certifications.