Career Description

Ambulance drivers are responsible for transporting patients from an emergency situation to a hospital or other health facility. Many are required to have the requisite training to perform emergency medical procedures as part of the emergency medical team

Academic Requirements

Ambulance drivers and attendants often enroll in EMT-basic certificate programs that include classes in ambulance driver instruction, such as an emergency vehicle operation course (EVOC). Completion of an EVOC is advantageous when seeking employment and could be mandatory in some cases.

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Emergency Medical Technicians

EMT’s assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. They transport injured and sick persons to medical facilities.

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AT A GLANCE

Salary

$25—40K

Job Growth

12.83%

Education Required

Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree

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Paramedics

Paramedics are highly trained emergency medical technicians (EMT) who are responsible for providing care to accident victims. The paramedic profession combines and builds upon the skills of an EMT-Basic and an EMT-Intermediate.

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AT A GLANCE

Salary

$25—40K

Job Growth

12.83%

Education Required

Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree

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Physical Therapist Assistants

Physical therapist assistants assist the physical therapist in treating patients. They may help them exercise, apply hot or cold packs, or perform special ultrasound or electrical treatments. They may help patients increase their strength and assist in developing treatment plans or keep track of the patient’s progress.

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AT A GLANCE

Salary

$40—60K

Job Growth

25.04%

Education Required

Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree