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EMT-Paramedics work under the direction of a physician, often through radio communication, in order to provide advanced life support to acutely injured patients in pre-hospital care settings. Types of emergency treatment may include providing emergency airways, starting IV's, administering medications, reading EKG's, & use of an electronic defibrillator. Paramedics must be able to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies under medical direction. Paramedics must also record in writing or dictate the details related to the patient's emergency care and the incident.
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Paramedic Career Spotlight
Average Salary*
$25,000-$47,500
Educational Requirements*
Persons interested in becoming an EMT-Paramedic must have a high school diploma or an equivalent. An average program, either part-time or full-time, requires anywhere from 600 to 1000 hours of instruction. These hours are divided into classroom and clinical hours. Most of the EMT-Paramedic programs offered are at community colleges.
Associated Affiliations
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians - 408 Monroe Street, Clinton, MS 39056-4210 1-800-34-NAEMT
