How difficult is it being a paramedic?

How can i become a paramedic on USA?

• Hello, I am a student in Portugal. I would like go to the United States working as a paramedic because I always wanted to live in the United States and be a nurse or paramedic. How can I study at a paramedic school there? What are the requirements? I have to finished high school? How much is the course? If you have the paramedic course, can I later entered a nursing school? Could you please clarify these questions and referring to other important things? I thank everyone for help.

• Answer:

  Start with looking up Student visa: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html A student must show evidence of financial resources on the application. Then look up work visa. Sure you can come study here but what if you can't get a visa after wards to work in the US. http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html Yes, you need to graduate HS. Then you need to become an EMT, there is not one process, one school or cost because the each State within the US has different laws. This will give you an idea: http://www.firemanemtparamedic.com/how_to_become_a_paramedic.html Sure you could go on to nursing school but you may need to finance your entire education and may not be able to work in the US while being a student. Good Luck!