Emergency Medical Technicians

Also Called:

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT),

First Responder

What they do: Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

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Healthcare & Human Services

Career Cluster

What do they typically do on the job?

  • Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
  • Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
  • Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.

Self-Confidence

Sincerity

Adaptability

Perseverance

Empathy

Stress Tolerance

Interests

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  • Identify how your interests, values, and strengths match this occupation
  • Talk to someone who works in this field or spend a day job shadowing
  • Use the colleges and training directory to explore programs related to this career

2. Plan your next move

  • Talk to your college and career counselor or school admissions staff
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  • Search for available Emergency Medical Technicians jobs on Idaho Works

Data for NSI career cards comes from the following: Idaho Department of Labor, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*NET, MyNextMove, and Career OneStop