What is the difference between an EMT and a Paramedic?

An EMT and a Paramedic both perform similar job functions and usually work together to crew an ambulance. The main difference between an EMT and Paramedic is education and training. Becoming an EMT requires 175 hours of classroom training and 100 hours of clinical internship prior to licensure. To become a paramedic, an individual must be an EMT for at least 12 months first, and undergo a training program of approximately 1,100 hours of classroom instruction and clinical rotations. 

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