[header] How to become a swat medic [title] Earn a high school diploma. [step] To begin down the road to becoming a paramedic, you need to hold a high school diploma or ged. Many paramedic training programs operate out of community colleges and will earn you an associate's degree.
[header] How to become a swat medic [title] Earn a high school diploma. [step] To begin down the road to becoming a paramedic, you need to hold a high school diploma or ged. Many paramedic training programs operate out of community colleges and will earn you an associate's degree.
[substeps] It is recommended that if possible, you continue your education after high school. While becoming a paramedic does not require a higher degree, continuing your education may give you more options in your career down the line. After graduation from the college, you will select your specialty as the first one under which you can begin it. [substeps] Talk to your parents about what you would like to specialize in, and how you would like to start your career in swat. [substeps] Since paramedic training is relatively low cost, many arc training programs require a high school diploma. You will need to pass an extensive aptitude test to apply to this program. But this will vary based on a lot of factors. [substeps] Tuition typically is less in the first two years of paramedic training.