How do they match: Emergency Medical Technicians

  • Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

  • 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.
  • Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.