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Salary range:

$22,052 – $36,382

Minimum training

Associate's degree; certification required

Job description:

A paramedic responds by ambulance and provides emergency care. They are sent by specially trained dispatchers who maintain radio contact or patch them through to medical professionals for ongoing instructions. A paramedic examines victims, provides basic life support, may administer drugs, and performs more complex medical procedures than an emergency medical technician (EMT). The paramedic continues treatment during transport to hospitals.

Work environment:

A paramedic drives emergency vehicles with special communication and medical equipment; they work both indoors and outdoors.

Training requirements:

A paramedic is required to earn an associate's degree. Certification is required.

Paying for training:

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