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Emergency Medical Technician

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AVG. SALARY

$42,430

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EDUCATION

1-2 years post-secondary training

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

Skills Needed

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Transferable Skills

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Medium level of skill required

  • Driving emergency vehicles
  • Giving injections, drugs, and other medications
  • Operating communications equipment
  • Providing health care support services
  • Setting up equipment
  • Treating physical or mental problems

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Workplace Skills

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High level of skill required

Medium level of skill required

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