Is paramedic school difficult?

Before starting paramedic training, you will need to have EMT-Basic certification, which provides the foundation needed. Once you have earned EMT-B certification, you can apply for paramedic school. The requirements for programs can vary greatly, so make sure to research and look into the specific program requirements prior to enrollment. Paramedic school is split into three different phases: the first is the classroom work portion, the second is the hospital clinical portion, where you will be exposed to different areas of the hospital, and the third is the ambulance clinical portion, where you will actually ride around with an ambulance crew.