EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Annual Salary: $33,329-$38,622
Education Needed: High school diploma-Master's degree, registration with the EMT National Registry, and a license by state EMT Authority. You also need to be recertified every two years.
Prerequisites: none
What They Do: Respond to emergency calls, provide emergency care on the scene and during the ride to the hospital, and use necessary medical equipment to properly treat the patient's injury or illness.
Characteristics: Tough, able to handle high-stress situations, well-educated
Education Needed: High school diploma-Master's degree, registration with the EMT National Registry, and a license by state EMT Authority. You also need to be recertified every two years.
Prerequisites: none
What They Do: Respond to emergency calls, provide emergency care on the scene and during the ride to the hospital, and use necessary medical equipment to properly treat the patient's injury or illness.
Characteristics: Tough, able to handle high-stress situations, well-educated