EMT Research Project

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Kevin Herrera Period 4 Government 10/21/15 Mr. Decker EMT Research Project One of my prefered careers is to be an EMT. This stands for Emergency Medical Technician. The five jobs that are related to this are Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Ambulance drivers, Attendants and Biological Technicians. The rate of employment for emergency medical technicians and paramedics is projected to grow an approximate 23 percent from 2012 to 2022. This is much faster than the average for all other occupations. Due to the growth in middle-aged people as well as the elderly will lead to an increase in the number of age-related health emergencies, like heart attacks or strokes. In effect, this will cause a greater demand for EMTs and paramedic services. The annual wage for an EMT starts at an approximate $31,020 dollars. Leaving the monthly salary at an estimated $2,226 dollars. In addition to salary, the benefits of the job include time off with pay, medical insurance, dental as well as vision and eye insurance. In addition to the benefits are short and long term insurance. The other advantages of being an EMT is that you get to help people when in their times of need and at times even get to save people's lives. …show more content…

EMTs need to be an active listeners. They must use be able to use their critical thinking skills and must have good writing skills. Reading comprehension skills have to be in order to understand what you are doing. EMTs must have use their coordination skills to be able to help their partner. Taking training classes is a requirement for potential EMTs. These classes take up to 2-6 months. The training usually includes undergoing urgent situations in order to prepare you for any type of those situations that may occur in the career of an

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