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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic Employment of emergency medical technicians
and paramedics is expected to grow faster
than the average for all occupations through 2010. Population growth and urbanization
will increase the demand for full-time paid EMTs and paramedics rather than for
volunteers. In addition, a large segment of the population—the aging Most opportunities for EMTs and paramedics are expected to arise in hospitals and private ambulance services. Competition will be greater for jobs in local government, including fire, police, and independent third service rescue squad departments, where salaries and benefits tend to be slightly better. Opportunities will be best for those who have advanced certifications, such as EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic, as clients and patients demand higher levels of care before arriving at the hospital. Check out the links below for more information. The National Registry of EMTs www.nremt.org <http://www.nremt.org/> The Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services http://www.mass.gov/dph/oems/oems.htm Offered by:
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baby boomers—will further spur demand for EMT services, as they become
more likely to have medical emergencies. There will still be demand for part-time,
volunteer EMTs and paramedics in rural areas and smaller metropolitan areas. In addition
to job growth, openings will occur because of replacement needs; some workers leave
because of stressful working conditions, limited advancement potential, and the modest pay
and benefits in the private sector. 