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Emergency Medical Technicians

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) give care to ill or injured people. If patients need more care, EMTs drive them to medical facilities.

EMTs drive to the scene of emergencies and examine the injured. They determine the nature and extent of the injury or illness and treat patients during transport to a hospital.

Quick Facts

Wages:  Below the statewide median   $14.83 / hour

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Employment Outlook:   Percent Growth   18.3%
Well above average


Education and Training Needed:
Postsecondary vocational training

Skills Needed:

Helping Others,  Thinking Critically,  Being Aware of Others 

Tools and Technology:

  • Tools: Laryngoscopes or accessories,  Spine boards,  Emergency medical services suction units or accessories 
  • Technology: Information retrieval or search software,  Medical software, 

Job Title Examples:

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT - B),  Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate (EMT - I),  Fire Fighter First Responder