Emergency Medical Technician
HEALTHCARE
Respond to emergency calls, provide efficient and immediate care to those in critical condition, and safely and quickly transport patients to medical facilities.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Emergency Medical Technician are trained in the following subject areas:
- CPR
- Automated external defibrillation
- Mechanical ventilation using a bag-valve mask
- Placement of air way adjuncts
- Pulse oximetry
- Glucose testing
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete all required activity in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Obtain an ambulance driver’s license
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a clean criminal record.
- Meet strenuous physical requirements.
- Register with the state regulatory authority.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
- Concern for others
- Cooperation
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Self-control
Emergency Medical Technician Numbers to Know
$35K
National average earning potential for this career
Completion times vary by training area. Check with your admissions advisor.
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