Description
Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.
Interests
- Social
- Realistic
- Investigative
Work Values
Work Styles
Tasks
- Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures.
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
- Comfort and reassure patients.
Work Activities
Detailed Work Activities
Technology Skills
- Medical software
- Presentation software
- Information retrieval or search software
- Operating system software
- Spreadsheet software
Skills
Knowledge
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Community Paramedic CertificationCertifying Organization
Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Flight ParamedicCertifying Organization
International Board of Specialty Certification
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Critical Care Paramedics CertificationCertifying Organization
Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certified Flight ParamedicCertifying Organization
International Board of Specialty Certification
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Tactical Paramedic CertificationCertifying Organization
Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $NaN |
| Median (50%) | $NaN |
| High (90%) | $NaN |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $50,000 |
| Mid Level | $100,000 |
| Senior Level | $150,000 |
Employability
There are currently 100,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 106,500 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 6%
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