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Job Description


	Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	EMTs and Paramedics

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. Most EMTs and paramedics work full time. Their work is physically strenuous and can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations. All emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics must complete a postsecondary educational program. All states require EMTs and paramedics to be licensed; requirements vary by state. The median annual wage for EMTs and paramedics was $31,980 in May 2015. Employment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics is projected to grow 24 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Emergencies, such as car crashes, natural disasters, and acts of violence, will continue to create demand for EMTs and paramedics. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for EMTs and paramedics. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of EMTs and paramedics with similar occupations. Learn more about EMTs and paramedics by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services	123,330
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	69,310
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	47,120
Offices of Physicians	2,410
Other Support Services	2,210
Outpatient Care Centers	1,700
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	1,240
Spectator Sports	730
Employment Services	710
Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation	680

Career Video

Title: "Emergency Medical Technicians"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Average Annual Salary	$37,760
Average Hourly Wage	$18.15
Total Employment	257,210