Amanda McGowan

Mr. Fisher
Economics
May 8, 2014
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Research Paper
An EMT is an entry level of a Paramedic. They are most often the first to arrive on scene. They
are called on scene to provide efficient help to the ill and injured. They are trained for pre-hospital
emergency care. They are quick to respond to medical problems, traumatic injuries, and accident
scenes.
The certificates/degrees needed for this profession consists of a high school diploma, current up
to date CPR certification, and up to date basic first aid certification. You have to graduate from high
school; it cant just be a GED. You have to take a state approved collage level EMT class. You have to
take the national registry test to be certified as an EMT. In order to take the national registry test you
must me at least 18 years old.
To receive the certificates/ degrees for this profession you will need to take a state certified
course. To do so you will need to take the class for one year. The total cost to take the class for the year
will cost you $2,315 through Jackson College (JC). In order to be licensed by the state you have to take
the national registry test. The national registry test will cost you $70.
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The job increases by 23% faster than then average each year. The baby boomers are starting to
retire and leaving an empty space for people to fill.
ii
This job profession is needed and will always be
needed. There will always be people in emergency situations and in need for help. People will always
need emergency medical help, or help in trauma situations.
The average entry wage is $14.91 per hour. The average yearly salary is 31,020 per year. The
only thing that would increase is the skill level you become. Your salary yearly would not change.
I chose this profession because I want to be able to help people in an emergency. Ive seen
everything my grandma has been through and I want to help people, like they did her. I dont care
whether its a medical emergency, trauma, or altered mental status; I just want to help. With past
experiences, I have seen what I am capable of doing, even in such a short period of time. Its worth it to
save lives, and help in any way possible. I want to be able to make a difference in someones life.
The total cost for the education for this profession is about $2,385. I looked at the tuition for JC
and it came out to $1,696 per year. Student services fee is $512. The class fee is $107. Its $70 to go and
take the national registry test.












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McGowan, John. Personal interview.
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McGowan, John. Personal interview.