Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s)

EMT

-EMT’s give emergency and lifesaving services to people who have had a accident or a sudden illness or attack

-They work with people at the scene of the accident and during transportation to the hospital

-EMT’s usually work in teams or two and are often staff of a hospital emergency department.

Earnings

-$24,000 to $32,900 a year

Advancement and employment opportunities

-EMT’s may recive paid vacations, sick days, holidays of, and life/health insurance

Future outlook in regards to job availability

- There were 12,720 jobs avalible in 2010 and growth is expected more than average for EMT’s

- The epected number in 2016 is expected to be 14,460

Suggested HS courses and Required education and training

-EMT basic training

-High School diploma or G.E.D

-Bachelors degree

Other Facts

- Most people who are EMT’s also work other jobs because often people don’t make enough to support themselves with being just and EMT

Colleges that offer this career

-CUNY borough of Manhattan Community College, NYC NY

- CUNY LaGuardia Community College , Long island city NY

- Corning Community College , Corning NY

Video’s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hg0VHewsuQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEiRzeILxrs

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