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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Entry-Level Wage:
$16.43
Median Wage:
$20.38
Experienced Wage:
$23.97
Employment Per 1,000 Jobs:
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Education Pathways

High School Diploma or GED, followed by a training program.

Career Description

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) cares for patients at the scene of an accident, and if I need be, provides cares while transporting them to a hospital.

Work Settings

Ambulances and Emergency Air Transportation. They may work for private ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, or other rescue services.

License/Certificate Program

Associate’s Degree

Four-Year Bachelor’s Programs

Requirements

Education

Entry-level Occupational Preparation
Postsecondary Non-Degree Award

Experience

None

Job Training

None

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