Many people are concerned about the risk of disease in the event of performing CPR on a stranger. There are a variety of different CPR barriers, pocket face masks and other items available for good samaritans and lay responders. This can help ensure that you are safe from contact with bodily fluids while still helping someone in need. Many people who start off as good samaritans get bitten by “the bug” and end up becoming an EMT or Paramedic. You can learn how to become an EMT and enroll in school as soon as possible. When you are finished with your schooling, you will be required to go through your state’s testing and licensure process. When you are finished, you will be qualified to work at a volunteer or paid ambulance service, and put your skills to the test.