Paramedics

Also Called:

First Responder,

Flight Paramedic,

Paramedic

What they do: Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

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Healthcare & Human Services

Career Cluster

What do they typically do on the job?

  • Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures.
  • 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.

Personality

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

Self-Confidence

Adaptability

Perseverance

Empathy

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

Interests

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Does this sound like something you'd like to do?

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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 Paramedics 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