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EMT to Contract Paramedic: EMT Career Guide

How to Become a Contract Paramedic: Duties, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary Most people associate EMT work with AMR services, fire stations, and hospitals—places where EMTs and paramedics are needed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. But the lesser-known role of the contract paramedic is a great alternative for many licensed EMTs […]

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EMT to Industrial Paramedic: EMT Career Guide

How to Become an Industrial Paramedic: Duties, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary Typically, when we think about EMT certification and experience we think about ambulances and hospitals. But a lot of people with this specialized training choose to utilize their skills a little differently, seeking out other exciting and unique job opportunities—along with some […]

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EMT to Firefighter: Career Guide for Firefighter EMTs

How to Become a Firefighter EMT: Duties, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary They’re the first line of defense against disasters. They’re on call 24-hours a day just in case they’re needed. And they’re the first to rush into literal flames to save another person’s life. Few careers are as heroic as being a firefighter, […]

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EMT to Combat Medic: EMT Career Guide

How to Become a Combat Medic: Duties, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary   Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is an outstanding field to enter for those who are looking for a meaningful and rewarding career. Demand for EMTs and paramedics is on the rise, and salaries for EMS professionals are relatively high for the amount […]

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How to Prepare for Your Emergency Medical Technician Training

Tips for Surviving EMT Training: Expectations, Requirements, and Challenges Today’s Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are critical to public health and safety. When emergency strikes, EMTs are first on the scene, providing immediate, life-saving medical care to patients and then transporting them to a hospital by ambulance as quickly as possible. The EMT role is demanding, […]

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How to Treat Abdominal Pain Emergencies

Learn How EMTs & Paramedics Identify, Treat, and Care for Patients with Abdominal Pains and Injuries Abdominal pain is the second most common emergency call that EMS providers respond to. Because the abdomen includes a wide range of organs and vessels belonging to the digestive, urinary, and muscular systems, it can be challenging to diagnose […]