Emergency Medical Technician Career Advice
If you have a desire to help people and provide them with immediate and emergency care, then becoming an EMT or Emergency Medical Technician may be the right choice for you.
If you’re interested in becoming an EMT, consider enrolling in U.S College’s EMT Training Program. The program is short-term and can be completed in just a few weeks!
EMTs are responsible for providing individuals with urgent care. Most EMTs are found on the road but some may work in a hospital environment as well. As an EMT, you can expect to respond to vehicle accidents, fires, first aid calls, and other similar situations. People will depend on you to think on your feet and provide them with the help they need.
If you are thinking about becoming an emergency medical technician, you may have some questions about the career or how to enter the field. Below, we will answer some of those questions.
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Here are 5 Questions about becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
1. How do you become certified?
Before you can go out on the road and take any calls for assistance, you must first receive training and then take a national and state certification exam. Once you pass the exam, you will receive a certificate and that certificate makes you an official EMT.
2. What type of work schedule is expected?
While EMT schedules can vary, many EMTs work a shift schedule that can include 8, 12, or even 24-hour shifts. Because EMTs are always needed, you may be required to work weekends or holidays too. Some EMTs have back-to-back calls, while others may have to wait to be dispatched to the next call.
3. What is a typical day? Or, what can a new EMT expect each day?
This is a question that is almost always asked, especially by aspiring EMTs. There is no typical day as an EMT, and you will find that there is something different going on day in and out. For example, you may find yourself at accident scenes all day and then the next, you may only respond to a single call for help. There are days that are busy and some that are slow. EMTs can expect their day to change and must be flexible to this change as well, especially in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
4. What opportunities are there for EMTs?
There are many opportunities out there for EMTs and several career levels from entry-level to advanced. Individuals who continue learning can advance into the role of a paramedic or even firefighter depending on your career goals.
5. What is some advice for someone who wants to be an EMT?
Go for it! The career is extremely rewarding. As an EMT, you will make a difference in many lives., Citizens experiencing emergencies depend on EMTs and you will use your training to provide them with life-saving medical care. Another piece of advice would be to continue training and learning as much as you can.
U.S. Colleges Can Help You Become an EMT
Get the training you need to become an EMT. Our EMT Training Program will provide you with the hands-on skills and training needed to enter the field. Our EMT program is unique and can be completed quickly, so you can be prepared for certification and start your new career. If you would like to learn more about our program, we offer ongoing admissions and would be happy to provide you with information about enrolling. Call one of our academic advisors today!
