career choice. Not only do these professionals provide vital services to the community, but they also receive many opportunities to make a real difference and save lives. While EMT basic training is necessary, other non-technical skills are also essential to a successful career as a paramedic or EMT. Join us as Utah’s Paramedic & EMT Academydiscusses the top skills every paramedic and EMT should have. Read on. Strong Communication Skills Being able to communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals is critical to the success of any paramedic or EMT. Communication i ..read more

"Attention all units, we have a cardiac arrest at 5400 South and Redwood Road. Please proceed with lights and sirens." As a Utah EMT, responding to a cardiac arrest call is an adrenaline rush. With every second counting, your ambulance races towards the scene, lights flashing and sirens blaring. Upon arrival, you quickly assess the situation and spring into action, working to save a man's life through CPR and defibrillation. Finally, the man's heart begins to beat again, and the relief and gratitude of his family and onlookers are overwhelming. As an aspiring Utah Emergency Medical Technician ..read more

If you're looking for emergency medical training and certification in Utah, you may wonder what the difference is between an EMT and a Paramedic. EMTs and Paramedics are often used interchangeably. And while it can be tempting to assume that they are just two words describing the same thing, there is a difference between these two professions. Read on as we dive into the differences, highlighting the opportunities and qualifications needed to become an EMT or a Paramedic in Utah. Specifically, we’ll look at how EMTs and Paramedics differ in their scope of practice, level of training, and certi ..read more

Becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or a paramedic is a noble and rewarding career choice. Not only do these professionals provide vital services to the community, but they also receive many opportunities to make a real difference and save lives. While EMT basic training is necessary, other non-technical skills are also essential to a successful career as a paramedic or EMT. Join us as Utah’s Paramedic & EMT Academydiscusses the top skills every paramedic and EMT should have. Read on. Strong Communication Skills Being able to communicate effectively with patients and other healt ..read more

"Attention all units, we have a cardiac arrest at 5400 South and Redwood Road. Please proceed with lights and sirens." As a Utah EMT, responding to a cardiac arrest call is an adrenaline rush. With every second counting, your ambulance races towards the scene, lights flashing and sirens blaring. Upon arrival, you quickly assess the situation and spring into action, working to save a man's life through CPR and defibrillation. Finally, the man's heart begins to beat again, and the relief and gratitude of his family and onlookers are overwhelming. As an aspiring Utah Emergency Medical Technician ..read more

If you're looking for emergency medical training and certification in Utah, you may wonder what the difference is between an EMT and a Paramedic. EMTs and Paramedics are often used interchangeably. And while it can be tempting to assume that they are just two words describing the same thing, there is a difference between these two professions. Read on as we dive into the differences, highlighting the opportunities and qualifications needed to become an EMT or a Paramedic in Utah. Specifically, we’ll look at how EMTs and Paramedics differ in their scope of practice, level of training, and certi ..read more

Are you considering a career as an EMT? Becoming an EMT can be extremely rewarding and open the door to many opportunities. But it’s important to remember that becoming a successful Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) requires hard work, dedication, and motivation. Before signing up for any type of EMT training program, it’s essential to have all the necessary details to ensure your journey toward success is smooth sailing. Read on as Utah’s Paramedic & EMT Academy covers everything you need to know about succeeding in EMT training so that you can confidently pursue your dream of becoming a ..read more

Welcome to Utah’s Paramedic, one of the only medical emergency training institutions to utilize virtual reality to train students for real-life medical emergencies. We are passionate about teaching our students with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, seeing that they have a firm and confident grasp on medical services every step of the way. Our instructors care about our students and want to make sure they succeed and thrive, even after they are done training with us! We don’t just lecture our students, but we make sure that they actually understand the material, and are ready to apply ..read more

As digital technology makes its way into nearly every aspect of our society and our lives, it only makes sense that it is making an appearance in the way that we train for emergency medical services. In an effort to improve training and leave the tradition of practicing on mannequins and dummies behind, Utah’s Paramedic is incorporating virtual reality, or VR, into its mission and top-rated EMS training programs. Aspects of VR Medical Training  Virtual reality is widely known in the entertainment industry, but it’s now being used as a way to save lives and find solutions to medical issue ..read more

Have you had the pleasure of meeting Andrew? If you have ever met Andrew, you would instantly understand and see his passion for the medical field. Just being in the same room as he inspires you to want to be a part of something that ultimately inspires other people. Andrew has over 10 years of experience in first response. He is a decorated paramedic whose passion is teaching others to become hometown heroes. Andrew started his career and was first interested in serving others when he moved all around the country in support of the US Air Force’s Nuclear B-52 96th Bomb Squadron. Being around ..read more