EMTs or (Emergency Medical Technicians) help patients in a medical emergency or accident. They are the most common type of health professionals. EMTs must be CPR certified, 18 years old, and have a high school diploma or GED. They work to complete a 170 hour training course where they learn how to splint injuries, administer epinephrine, perform CPR, and more. EMTs are quick thinking people who can stay calm under pressure. They are also the people who inform the hospital about the number of patients and the extent of their injuries. If EMTs choose to pursue more education and training they can become paramedics who perform similar tasks but to a greater extent. They can deliver babies, interpret EKGs, and more.
By Olivia Landro