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Emergency Medical Technicians

Description of what they do:

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Also known as: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), First Responder

Interests & Work Values

Interests

  • People who work in this occupation generally have the interest code: SRI.
  • This means people who work in this occupation generally have Social interests, but also prefer Realistic and Investigative environments.

Work Values

  • People who work in this occupation generally prize , but also value in their jobs.

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Education

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

People starting in this career usually have:

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Employment

This is a Bright Outlook Occupation

This occupation is expected to grow rapidly.

Projected Growth:

  • Faster than average
  • Projected Openings: 14100
  • Percentage Employed by Industry: 69%

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Employment Info

Projected Employment

This is a Bright Outlook Occupation

This occupation is expected to grow rapidly.

U.S. Projected Growth & Employment:

  • Faster than average
  • Annual Projected Openings: 14100
  • Percentage Employed by Industry: 69%
  • 2024 Employment: 181,000
  • 2034 Employment: 190,200
  • Percent Change: 5%

Typical Wages

Annual Wages in the United States

  • $31,410
    10%
  • $36,730+
    25%
  • $41,340+
    Median
  • $48,160+
    75%
  • $60,780+
    90%

Education & Experience

Education Requirements

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

People starting in this career usually have:

Typical Education

How much education do most people in this career have?

Master's degree

4.1%

Some college, no degree

39.1%

Bachelor's degree

19.6%

Associate's degree

18.5%

High school diploma or equivalent

16.2%

Less than high school diploma

1.4%

Doctoral or professional degree

1.1%

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Typical Tasks: What you might do in a day

  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.
  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
  • Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
  • Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
  • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
  • Position patients for treatment or examination.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
  • Treat medical emergencies.

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STEM Occupation Details

This Occupation is a part of STEM Occupations.

Description: This occupation is a STEM career. That means it is heavy on Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics.

Job Family: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

STEM Occupation Type:

  • Technologists and Technicians