Duties and Responsibilities:
Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) respond to emergency calls to
provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to
transport the patient to a medical facility. After receiving the call from the
dispatcher, the EMT-B drives the ambulance to address or location given, using
the most expeditious route, depending on traffic and weather conditions. The
EMT-B must observe traffic ordinances and regulations concerning emergency
vehicle operation.
Average
Salary: $23,830- $40,421
Education:
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The
first level of EMT education is EMT-Basic. These programs may be completed in
several weeks and teach students pre-hospital procedures like patient
assessment and emergency management. Students will become familiar with basic
equipment, such as backboards, stretchers and splints. Clinical experience in a
hospital and with an ambulance team is also required.
·
Individuals
who hold an EMT-Basic certification may enter an EMT-Intermediate training program,
although there may be experience requirements in some states. EMT-Intermediate
programs may refresh upon topics included in EMT-Basic training, but will teach
advanced emergency topics as well. Courses in biology, anatomy and physiology
may be part of the curricula. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS), the nationally defined EMT-Intermediate levels require 30-350 hours of
training, depending on the scope of practice.
I think I don’t want to be a Emergency Medical Technician because am not
into the medical stuff I’m more into technology.
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