Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Emergency medical technicians 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.

Salary: $31,700

Education:
All emergency medical technicians must complete a postsecondary educational program. All states require EMTs and paramedics to be licensed; requirements vary by state.

Demand:

Employment of emergency medical technicians 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.

Reflection:

I would not lie to become a an EMT because the pay is very little and I don’t wanna be a witness of someone dying. I believe I will be left traumatized and have stress to see that. People’s lives depend on whether you’re fast enough or not