Emergency Medical Technician
Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
At a Glance
Emergency Medical Technician. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1 years. Top skills: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Emergency Medical Services, Valid Driver's License.
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High school or GED
1 years
11
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Emergency Medical Technicians
Median Wage
$41,340/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+5.1%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (12)
Emergency Medical Services
Ambulances
Splinting
Good Driving Record
Mechanical Reliability
Vital Signs
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Number Systems
Patient Transfer
FCC Regulations
Patient Observation
Common Skills (8)
Communication
Customer Service
Operations
Cleanliness
Interpersonal Communications
Professionalism
Quality Assurance
Certifications (10)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Valid Driver's License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B)
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)
Paramedic (EMT-P)
Certified First Responder (CFR)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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