EMT

Education/Training

 Complete a 6 month- 2 year EMT Training at a technical institution or community college (learn how
to complete patient assessments and handle emergency situations)
 Become CPR certified
 Pass a national exam to become EMT certified
 Complete 300 hours of coursework for optional advanced EMT training
 instruction on using medication
 instruction on using complex airway devices
 instruction on using IVs, and EKGs

Colleges

 Walden University -$60,635 per year

 Colorado Technical University - $30,225 per year
 Delgado Community College - $3,335 per year

Majors

 EMT paramedic
 Paramedic Science
 Paramedic Studies

Responsibilities/Daily Activities

Emergency Life Saving Duties

 Patient assessment
 Burn management
 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
 Emergency birth assistance
 Extrication of patients from dangerous situations
They always have to be prepared and ready for the unexpected.

Career Outlook and Income

Job outlook
 Expected to increase by 24%
Income
 $31,700 per year
Sources
Paramedic Schools & EMT Training | How to Become a Paramedic/EMT. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/paramedic-emt/

Top Schools for EMT and Paramedics. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://study.com/articles/Top_Schools_for_EMT_and_Paramedics.html

What Are the Job Duties of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)? (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://learn.org/articles/What_are_the_Job_Duties_of_an_Emergency_Medical_Technician_EMT.ht

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What Do I Need to Major in to Become a Paramedic? (2014, March 5). Retrieved from

http://education.seattlepi.com/need-major-become-paramedic-5978.html

Self-Reflection
I have been in love with all things medical since I was little. I especially think the trauma/emergency
department would be very exciting to work in. This job sounds like a very exciting opportunity to be able to
work with and rescue patients in dire situations. It would be a very good fit for me because I would love the
rush of it all. However, I would like a job with a few more responsibilities. One downside is that their salary is
on the low side.