Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s)

1. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s)

2. 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.

3. Earnings -$24,000 to $32,900 a year

4. Advancement and employment opportunities -EMT’s may recive paid vacations, sick days, holidays of, and life/health insurance

5. 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

6. Suggested HS courses and Required education and training -EMT basic training -High School diploma or G.E.D -Bachelors degree

7. 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

8. 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

9. Video’s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hg0VHewsuQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEiRzeILxrs

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