Emergency medical technicians assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. They may also transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Emergency medical technicians work at hospitals, fire departments, police departments and private ambulance services. They are required to complete vocational training and obtain a certification.
Overall employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,200 openings for EMTs and paramedics are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
The DC Health Care Workforce Partnership is managed by the District of Columbia Hospital Association Program Services Company, Inc.
The DC Health Care Workforce Partnership is funded wholly or in part by the Government of the District of Columbia Workforce Investment Council (WIC).