Emergency medical technician

Duties and Responsibilities: job duties as an EMT can depend on your level of training and experience, as well as state regulations. The National registry of emergency medical technician (NREMT) offers certification at five levels and each level involves additional training in order to perform a greater  variety of medical treatments.

Salary: For EMTs and paramedics was $31,700 in 2014. The best-paid 10 percent in the profession made approximately $54,690, while the lowest-earning 10 percent made approximately $20,690.

Education: Learn about the education and preparation needed to become an EMT (Emergency medical technician). Get a quick view of the requirements as well as details about training, job duties and certification to find out if this is the career for you. Emergency medical technicians provide care for people during emergency medical situations. They must complete a state-approved training program and obtain EMT certification. Job growth for emergency medical technicians is high.

Demand need for this profession: The number of jobs in the years 2014-2024

For an EMT is expected to be 241,200. This is expected to grow 24% in the years 2014-2024.