Paramedic

Entry-Level Wage:

$23.98

Median Wage:

$29.46

Experienced Wage:

$33.47

Employment Per 1,000 Jobs:

425

Source: NH Employment Security

Education Pathways

Be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and get either a certificate or an Associate’s Degree.

Career Description

Paramedics provide emergency medical care to patients at the scene of an emergency. Paramedics have more training than Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and can provide more advanced care.

Work Settings

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

License/Certificate Program

Associate’s Degree

NHTI: Concord’s Community College

Requirements

Education

Entry-level Occupational Preparation

Postsecondary Non-Degree Award

Experience

Less than 5 years

Job Training

None

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